# oper ## Syntax ##
OPER [<nick> [<password>]]
## Parameters ## The username and password to identify yourself as an IRC operator; if no password is given, you will be prompted to enter one. ## Description ## Grants you the IRC operator status. ## Examples ## /OPER bob /OPER mike WzerT8zq ## See also ## [DIE](/documentation/help/1.4/die), [KILL](/documentation/help/1.4/kill)