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+======Synopsis:======
+__oper__ [<nick> [<password>]]
+======Description:======
+The __OPER__ command is used to gain irc operator status on the current
+server, with the stipulation that the specified (or current) nickname
+and password match an O: line entry in the server's configuration.
+If a password is not specified, the client will prompt for one.
+======Restrictions:======
+Unlike [[DEOP]], the [[MODE]] command cannot be used to gain operator status.
+======Other Notes:======
+Specifying the password on the input line is not recommended, for many
+reasons, the most obvious being that anyone with a line of sight to your
+monitor can see what your password is.  When the client prompts for a
+password, it does not display it as it is typed.  Further, the client's
+command history may be written to a file, which would compromise the
+password if the history file is world-readable.

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