How to Configure SSL for WeeChat Autojoin

WeeChat is a popular IRC client that allows users to connect to servers and participate in online discussions. However, securing your connections with SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is crucial for maintaining data integrity and confidentiality. In this article, we will walk you through the steps of configuring SSL for WeeChat autojoin.

Step 1: Enable SSL

To enable SSL, you need to enter the following command in the WeeChat command line at the bottom of the window:

`/set on`

This will turn on SSL support for your WeeChat client.

Step 2: Add Libera.Chat Server

Next, you need to add the Libera.Chat server to your WeeChat configuration. You can do this by entering the following command:

`/server add liberachat /6697 -ssl`

This command adds the Libera.Chat server to your WeeChat configuration and specifies that it should use SSL for connections.

Step 3: Complete Certificate Setup

To complete the certificate setup, you need to create a certificate for your WeeChat client. You can do this by following these steps:

* Move the certificate to the correct location: `mv libera.pem`

* Create directories to hold the certificate: `mkdir -p`

* Switch to the weechat user: `sudo -Hiu weechat`

* Enter the following command: `openssl req -x509 -new -newkey rsa:4096 -sha256 -days 1096 -nodes -out libera.pem -keyout libera.pem`

* Enter the requested information or press Enter to skip.

Step 4: Install WeeChat

To install WeeChat, you need to create a new LXD container and launch it. You can do this by entering the following command:

`lxc launch ubuntu:22.04 irc`

Alternatively, you can install WeeChat directly on your local machine or on a cloud instance.

Step 5: Configure Basic Settings

Once you have installed WeeChat, you need to configure basic settings such as setting up the certificate and adding channels. You can do this by following these steps:

* Log on to the container: `lxc exec irc bash`

* Create a user for running WeeChat: `adduser -system -home /var/lib/weechat -group -shell /bin/bash weechat`

* Set up a container and install WeeChat: `lxc launch ubuntu:22.04 irc`

In this article, we have walked you through the steps of configuring SSL for WeeChat autojoin. By following these steps, you can ensure that your connections are secure and confidential. Remember to always follow best practices when setting up your IRC client to ensure maximum security and reliability.

References

* WeeChat documentation: 'WeeChat Documentation'(https://weechat.org/files/doc/weechat_user.en.html#ssl)

* Libera.Chat documentation: 'Libera.Chat Documentation'(https://libera.chat/wiki/WeeChat-Setup)

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