diff --git a/server.go b/server.go
index ba4ed29..5614abf 100644
--- a/server.go
+++ b/server.go
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ func (s *Server) handleEvent(e Event) {
 		}
 
 		//Protect the server name from being used
-		if newNick == s.name {
+		if strings.ToLower(newNick) == strings.ToLower(s.name) {
 			e.client.reply(errNickInUse, newNick)
 			return
 		}