User Validation

User Validation

This guide covers how the IrregularChat community validates new members through a vouching system. Every member must be vouched for by an existing community member.

Overview

IrregularChat uses a trust-based verification system:

1. Every new member needs a voucher - An existing community member who trusts them
2. Vouchers are accountable - By vouching, you confirm the person understands community standards
3. Bot-assisted verification - The Signal bot automates most of the process
4. 24-hour window - New users have 24 hours to complete verification

For Vouchers (Inviting Someone)

Primary Method: Bot-Enabled (Recommended)

Step 1: Initiate the Invite

In any IrregularChat Signal group, type:

!invite

The bot will:

• Add you to the Entry/INDOC chat (if not already there)
• Send you detailed instructions via DM

Step 2: Add Your Invitee

1. Go to the Entry/INDOC chat in Signal
2. Tap the group name at the top
3. Select “Add members”
4. Add the person you’re vouching for

Step 3: Guide Your Invitee

Tell them to type:

!request

They’ll receive a template to fill out their introduction.

Step 4: Confirm Your Vouch

When your invitee mentions you in their introduction, the bot will ask you:

“Do you trust and vouch for [Name] to join the IrregularChat community?”

Reply with yes to approve or no to deny.

Step 5: Automatic Onboarding

Once you confirm, the bot automatically:

• Creates their SSO account
• Sends them login credentials via DM
• Adds them to relevant groups based on their interests
• Removes them from Entry/INDOC

Secondary Method: Manual Process

If the bot isn’t available, use this manual process:

1. Ensure you have an SSO login at sso.irregularchat.com
2. Login to the forum and follow: irregular.chat/invite
3. Join the Entry/INDOC Chat
4. Add your invitee to the Entry chat
5. Have them post their introduction
6. Notify an admin to approve with !gtg @username

Voucher Responsibilities

By vouching for someone, you confirm:

• You know and trust this person
• They understand what IrregularChat is about
• They’ve read the community rules on the wiki front page
• You’re willing to be accountable for their behavior
• They’re a professional who will contribute positively

For New Users (Being Invited)

Step 1: Get Added to Entry Chat

Your voucher (the person who invited you) will add you to the Entry/INDOC chat.

Step 2: Request Verification

In the Entry/INDOC chat, type:

!request

You’ll receive a template asking for:

1. Your full name
2. Your organization
3. Who invited you (mention them with @)
4. Your email address
5. Your interests
6. LinkedIn profile (optional)

Step 3: Post Your Introduction

Reply with your information in numbered format:

1. Jane Smith
2. ABC Corporation
3. @JohnDoe invited me
4. jane.smith@email.com
5. Cybersecurity, OSINT, AI/ML
6. linkedin.com/in/janesmith

Important: You must @mention your voucher so the bot can ask them to confirm.

Step 4: Wait for Confirmation

Your voucher will receive a message asking them to confirm they vouch for you. Once they reply “yes”:

• You’ll receive your IrregularChat SSO login via DM
• You’ll be added to groups matching your interests
• You’ll receive welcome messages with resources for each group

Step 5: Explore the Community

With your SSO login, you can access:

• Forum - Discussions and announcements
• Wiki - Knowledge base and guides
• Signal groups - Real-time chat based on your interests
• Other community services

Introduction Template

When you type !request, you’ll see this template:

1. NAME
2. YOUR_ORGANIZATION
3. Who invited you (Add & @mention them)
4. EMAIL_OR_EMAIL_ALIAS
5. YOUR_INTERESTS
6. LinkedIn profile (optional, type "skip" to skip)

Tips for a Good Introduction

• Be specific about interests - Helps the bot add you to relevant groups
• Use a real email - Your SSO credentials will be sent there
• Mention your voucher - Required for verification to proceed
• LinkedIn is optional - But helps others connect with you

Verification Timeline

Event	Time Limit
Complete introduction	24 hours
Voucher confirmation	24 hours
Account creation	Automatic
Group additions	Automatic

If verification isn’t completed within 24 hours, the request expires and you’ll need to start over.

Bot Commands Reference

Command	Who Can Use	Description
!invite	Members	Start the invite process
!request	Anyone	See intro template / initiate verification
!join	Members	Self-service group joining
!gtg @user	Admins	Manually approve a user
!pending	Admins	View pending verifications

Troubleshooting

”Access Denied” on !invite

You must be an existing community member (in at least one IrregularChat group besides Entry/INDOC).

Voucher didn’t receive confirmation prompt

Make sure the new user properly @mentioned the voucher using Signal’s mention feature (tap @ then select the person).

Bot didn’t respond

The bot might be temporarily offline. Use the manual process or contact an admin.

Verification expired

If the 24-hour window passed, the new user should type !request again and the voucher should be ready to confirm quickly.

Wrong groups added

After verification, members can use !join to join additional groups or ask an admin to adjust with !addto.

Related Pages

• The IrregularChat Login - SSO account details
• Community Guidelines - Community standards
• Signal Welcome Prompts - Group welcome messages