CService

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.

Features

1. Secure Login: Authenticate securely with UnderNet using your username, password, and optional TOTP-based 2FA.
2. 2FA/TOTP Support: Enhance security by adding time-based one-time passwords to your login process.
3. LoC (Login on Connect): Seamlessly log in to UnderNet using their LoC feature. Learn more: UnderNet LoC.
4. Custom User Modes: Set your preferred user mode prefix (-x!, +x!, or -!+x) during server connection.
5. Encrypted Credentials: Protect your password and 2FA secret with AES-256 encryption, ensuring that sensitive data is stored securely.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/your-repository/cservice-znc-module.git
cd cservice-znc-module

2. 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";

3. Build the module:

znc-buildmod cservice.cpp

4. Place the compiled module in your ZNC modules directory:

mv cservice.so ~/.znc/modules/

5. Load the module in ZNC:

/znc loadmod cservice

Configuration

After loading the module, run the following command for help and configuration options:

/msg *cservice help

You can set:

• Your UnderNet username and password.
• Your 2FA secret for TOTP.
• Enable or disable 2FA.
• Your preferred user mode (-x!, +x!, or -!+x).

Formatting the 2FA Secret Key

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:

1. Remove all spaces.
2. 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:]'

Password and 2FA Encryption

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.

Generating a Secure Encryption Key

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";

Notes

• Security Warning: Always keep your MASTER_KEY private. If the key is exposed, encrypted data can be compromised. If the MASTER_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

See Also

For more information on UnderNet's Login on Connect (LoC) feature, visit UnderNet LoC.

Enjoy secure and seamless logins with the CService ZNC module!