# Managing requests

Requests are a way of communication between whoever is requesting the change and the connection moderators/owner. There currently are two types of requests, nickname changes, and channel connection requests.

## Channel connection requests

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Channel connection requests are only sent if the Privacy setting is set to `request`
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These requests are sent whenever someone tries to connect to your connection. They will appear as a `C` request in `/manage requests`. If the user who is trying to connect a channel has the `MANAGE_CHANNELS` connection permission, the channel will connect directly without passing by requests.

## Channel nickname edit requests

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Channel nickname edit requests are only sent if the ChangeNickname setting is set to `request`
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These requests are sent whenever someone tries to perform `/setnick` on a channel. They will appear as an `N` request in `/manage requests`. If the user who is trying to edit the nickname has the `MANAGE_NICKNAMES` connection permission, the nickname will be updated directly without passing by requests.

## Managing requests

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Make sure you selected the right connection using `/select` before proceeding
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Connection owners/moderators can manage requests with the `/manage requests` command.

The user will be presented with 3 buttons as well as a request selection menu. 

### Accepting/Rejecting requests

Select the appropriate request using the select menu. Its information will appear in the embed.

Press the <mark style="color:green;">`Accept`</mark> button to accept the request and approve the action\
Press the <mark style="color:red;">`Reject`</mark> button to deny and delete the request

### Clearing all requests

To clear all requests, press the <mark style="color:red;">`CLEAR ALL`</mark> button. You will be asked for confirmation, press the <mark style="color:green;">`Confirm`</mark> button to confirm the clearing. If you change your mind, press <mark style="color:red;">`Cancel`</mark>.


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