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category: Info
description: WHOWAS query on a nick
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# /whowas

## Syntax

    /whowas <nick> [count]

## Description

Query the server for historical information about a nick that is no longer connected. Shows the last known username, hostname, and real name.

Optionally specify a count to limit the number of results returned.

## Examples

    /whowas oldnick
    /whowas user 5

## See Also

/whois, /who
