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/knock Command

Request to be let into an invite-only (+i) channel. Channel operators see your knock and can choose to invite you in.

Syntax

/knock <#channel> [message]

Parameters

#channel — The invite-only channel you want to join.
message — Optional message to include with your knock (e.g., who referred you).

How It Works

When you knock on a channel, all operators and owners in that channel receive a notification showing your nickname and optional message. They can then decide whether to invite you using /invite. Think of it as ringing the doorbell of a private room.

Rules & Limits

  • The channel must be invite-only (+i)
  • Cannot knock if you are banned from the channel
  • Cannot knock if you are already a member
  • Rate limited: once per 60 seconds per channel
  • Disabled if the channel has +K (no knock) mode set

Examples

/knock #private
/knock #private Hey, Alice referred me!

See Also

/invite · /join · /mode