The CService
ZNC module provides secure login functionality for X on UnderNet, including support for 2FA/TOTP authentication and LoC (Login on Connect). It allows users to configure login details, enable/disable 2FA, and specify user modes. Sensitive data, such as passwords and 2FA secrets, are encrypted using AES-256 encryption for enhanced security.
- Secure Login: Authenticate securely with UnderNet using your username, password, and optional TOTP-based 2FA.
- 2FA/TOTP Support: Enhance security by adding time-based one-time passwords to your login process.
- LoC (Login on Connect): Seamlessly log in to UnderNet using their LoC feature. Learn more: UnderNet LoC.
- Custom User Modes: Set your preferred user mode prefix (
-x!
,+x!
, or-!+x
) during server connection. - Encrypted Credentials: Protect your password and 2FA secret with AES-256 encryption, ensuring that sensitive data is stored securely.
- Clear Configuration: Delete all stored credentials and settings with the
clearconfig
command.
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/your-repository/cservice-znc-module.git cd cservice-znc-module
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Generate your
MASTER_KEY
for encrypting sensitive data (password and 2FA secret):openssl rand -hex 32
Replace the placeholder
MASTER_KEY
in the module code with the generated key:const std::string MASTER_KEY = "REPLACE_WITH_YOUR_OWN_SECURE_KEY";
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Build the module:
znc-buildmod cservice.cpp
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Place the compiled module in your ZNC modules directory:
mv cservice.so ~/.znc/modules/
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Load the module in ZNC:
/znc loadmod cservice
After loading the module, run the following command for help and configuration options:
/msg *cservice help
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setusername <username>
Set your UnderNet username.
Example:/msg *cservice setusername myusername
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setpassword <password>
Set your UnderNet password (stored encrypted).
Example:/msg *cservice setpassword mypassword
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setsecret <secret>
Set your 2FA/TOTP secret key (stored encrypted). Ensure the secret is formatted correctly (uppercase with no spaces).
Example:/msg *cservice setsecret A1B2C3D4E5F6G7H8
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enable2fa
Enable 2FA/TOTP authentication.
Example:/msg *cservice enable2fa
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disable2fa
Disable 2FA/TOTP authentication.
Example:/msg *cservice disable2fa
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setusermode <mode>
Define the user mode prefix (-x!
,+x!
, or-!+x
) used by LoC during server connection.
Example:/msg *cservice setusermode +x!
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showconfig
Show the current configuration settings (username, 2FA status, user mode, etc.).
Example:/msg *cservice showconfig
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clearconfig
Delete all stored configuration data (username, password, 2FA secret, etc.).
Example:/msg *cservice clearconfig
The CService website provides the 2FA secret key in eight groups separated by spaces, like this:
a1b2 c3d4 e5f6 g7h8 i9j0 k1l2 m3n4 o5p6
Before entering the key into the module, you must:
- Remove all spaces.
- Convert all lowercase letters to uppercase.
For example, if CService gives you a1b2 c3d4 e5f6 g7h8 i9j0 k1l2 m3n4 o5p6
, you should enter it as:
A1B2C3D4E5F6G7H8I9J0K1L2M3N4O5P6
This ensures compatibility with the module.
You can use the following Linux command to reformat the key automatically:
echo "a1b2 c3d4 e5f6 g7h8 i9j0 k1l2 m3n4 o5p6" | tr -d ' ' | tr '[:lower:]' '[:upper:]'
This module encrypts sensitive data (password and 2FA secret) using AES-256 encryption. Each user must generate their own encryption key (referred to as MASTER_KEY
) and update the module code before building it.
To generate a secure 256-bit (32-byte) hexadecimal key, use the following OpenSSL command:
openssl rand -hex 32
Replace the placeholder MASTER_KEY
in the module code with the generated key:
const std::string MASTER_KEY = "REPLACE_WITH_YOUR_OWN_SECURE_KEY";
- Security Warning: Always keep your
MASTER_KEY
private. If the key is exposed, encrypted data can be compromised. If theMASTER_KEY
is lost, the encrypted password and 2FA secret will no longer work, and you will have to reconfigure the module. - For changes to take effect, reload the module after updating configuration or code:
/znc unloadmod cservice /znc loadmod cservice
Enjoy secure and seamless logins with the CService
ZNC module!