Before you can request access, you must register your nickname and log in.

1. Type "/nick theusernameyouwantgoeshere" to switch to that username, then register by typing "/msg nickserv register yourpassword youremail". To keep your email address private, type: "/msg nickserv set hidemail on" In the future, you must login by typing "/msg nickserv identify yourpasswordgoeshere" (some clients can do this automatically when you connect).
2. List your name in the format shown below. Use {{User2|Example}} to produce Example (talk · contribs · count), and sign using ~~~~. Unconfirmed users cannot speak in the channel. Note: Users with less than 300 edits are rarely given channel access.
3. Join #countervandalism, and say "!staff" with your request on the same line to notify channel operators that you'd like to request access. Please be patient; sometimes no operator is available.