I got G:lined with the “excessive connections” message. Why? And what can I do about it?

In this case, the reason you were banned, is that the server detected too many connections from your host/IP address.

Depending on what server you're using, more than 2 simultaneous connections from the same host or IP address may be regarded as abuse. Often, the reason for this is the use of a bnc or shell that is shared among several users.

Once the limit is reached, the host is automatically G:lined. This method is used to ensure the safety of the servers and to protect the users of NationCHAT from clones and floodbots.

This G:line usually lasts one hour, so there is no need for you to get impatient. Just be more careful next time!

If, after one hour, you are still banned, you can email help [at] nationchat.org for help. Explain your problem, and include the exact error message from the server along with your IP address or hostname. Remember that the NationCHAT staff is overworked and underpaid, but they will address your problem as quickly as they can. 🙂