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This page hosts requests for global permissions. To make a request, read the relevant policy (global rollback , global sysop , global rename , …) and make a request below. Explain why membership is needed for that group, and detail prior experience or qualifications.

This is not a vote and any active Wikimedia editor may participate in the discussion.

Global rollback and global interface editor requests require no fewer than 5 days of discussion while abuse filter helper and maintainer requests require no fewer than 7 days. Global renamer and global sysop requests require no fewer than 2 weeks of discussion. For requests that are unlikely to pass under any circumstances, they may be closed by a steward without further discussion (after a reasonable amount of input).

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Requests for global rollback permissions

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Please be sure to follow the instructions below:
Your request might be rejected if you don't follow the instructions, and not doing so would reflect poorly on your suitability.
Please also review the Global rollback policy.
Instructions for making a request

Before requesting, make sure that: You have sufficient activity to meet the requirements to be allocated the global rollback flag

To make a request
Copy the template below to the bottom of this section and explain of why you need the access and why you're suitable.
=== Global rollback for {{subst:u|{{subst:REVISIONUSER}}}} ===
{{sr-request
 |status    = <!-- don't change this line -->
 |domain    = global <!-- don't change this line -->
 |user name = {{subst:REVISIONUSER}} <!-- don't change this line unless you're nominating another user -->
}}
::''Not ending before {{subst:#time:j F Y H:i|+5 days}} UTC''

The request will be approved if consensus to do so exists after a period of consideration of no less than 5 days (with rare exceptions , no matter how obvious the result may seem). This is not a vote, and all input is welcome. Stewards will determine whether consensus exists; when doing so it is likely that the weight given to the input of those involved in cross-wiki work will be most influential.

Requests for global sysop permissions

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Please be sure to follow the instructions below:
Your request might be rejected if you don't follow the instructions, and not doing so would reflect poorly on your suitability.
Please also review the Global sysops policy.
Stewards
When you give someone global sysop rights, please list them on Users with global sysop access and ask them to subscribe to the global sysops mailing list.
Instructions for making a request

Before requesting, make sure that:

  1. You have a global account ;
  2. You are logged in on this wiki, and the account is part of your global account;
To make a request
Copy the template below to the bottom of this section and explain of why you need the access and why you're suitable. If you previously requested that right, please add a link to the previous discussion(s).
=== Global sysop for {{subst:u|{{subst:REVISIONUSER}}}} ===
{{sr-request
 |status    = <!-- don't change this line -->
 |domain    = global <!-- don't change this line -->
 |user name = {{subst:REVISIONUSER}} <!-- don't change this line unless you're nominating another user -->
}}
:''Not ending before {{subst:#time:j F Y H:i|+2 week}} UTC''

The request will be approved if consensus to do so exists after a period of consideration of no less than two weeks (no exceptions are allowed no matter how obvious the result may seem). This is not a vote, and all input is welcome. Stewards will determine whether consensus exists; when doing so it is likely that the weight given to the input of those involved in cross-wiki work will be most influential. Please note: Since 2019 all global sysops are required to have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled.

Global sysop for TenWhile6

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Status:    In progress
Not ending before 27 November 2024 06:05 UTC

Dear Wikimedians, after gaining experience with the sysop tools on dewiki and metawiki, I’d like to ask for global sysop permissions. I am very familiar with global anti-vandalism work and especially GSR due to my work as a global rollbacker for over a year. If you give me this opportunity, I would help clean up vandalism and spam according to the policy. As a metawiki sysop, I frequently monitor my meta watchlist, which includes GSR. I have activated 2FA and familiarized myself with the local GS policies listed here.

Now it’s your turn: I look forward to your feedback and hope for your support. Thanks, --TenWhile6 06:05, 13 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Requests for global rename permissions

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Please be sure to follow the instructions below:
Your request might be rejected if you don't follow the instructions, and not doing so would reflect poorly on your suitability.
Please also review the global rename policy and the global renamers policy page.
Stewards
When you give someone global rename rights, please add them to the list of global renamers and ask them to subscribe to the global renamers' mailing list.
Instructions for making a request

Before requesting, make sure that:

  1. You have a global account;
  2. You are logged in on this wiki, and the account is part of your global account;
  3. You have considered the addition of a user language box to your user page
To make a request
Copy the template below to the bottom of this section and explain of why you need the access and why you're suitable. If you previously requested that right, please add a link to the previous discussion(s).
=== Global rename for {{subst:u|{{subst:REVISIONUSER}}}} ===
{{sr-request
 |status    = <!-- don't change this line -->
 |domain    = meta.wikimedia <!-- don't change this line -->
 |user name = {{subst:REVISIONUSER}} <!-- don't change this line unless you're nominating another user -->
}}
:''Not ending before {{subst:#time:j F Y H:i|+2 week}} UTC''

The request will be approved if consensus to do so exists after a period of consideration of no less than two weeks (no exceptions are allowed no matter how obvious the result may seem). While all input is welcome, there is a hard 80% support requirement for this role as per the global renamer policy.

Global rename for Robertsky

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Status:    In progress
Not ending before 5 December 2024 11:01 UTC

Hi, I would like to request for this perm to assist in the unblock queue at enwiki where sometimes the blocks are related to the username policy there. I have read and understood the Global rename policy and Global renamers policy pages here and as well as the corresponding guidelines at enwiki. Robertsky (talk) 11:01, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Requests for global IP block exemption

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Please be sure to follow the instructions below:
Your request might be rejected if you don't follow the instructions. Please review Global IP block exemption. You may request Global IP block exemption via stewards wikimedia.org if you can not edit this page.
Please note: Global IP block exemption does NOT make one immune to locally-created blocks of any sort, only global blocks.
Instructions for making a request

Before requesting global IP block exemption, make sure that:

  1. You have a global account ;
  2. You are logged in on this wiki, and the account is part of your global account;
To request global IP block exemption
Copy the template below to the bottom of this section and explain why you need the access and why you're suitable. If needed, link to relevant discussions.
=== Global IP block exempt for {{subst:u|{{subst:REVISIONUSER}}}} ===
{{sr-request
 |status    = <!--don't change this line-->
 |domain    = global<!--don't change this line-->
 |user name = {{subst:REVISIONUSER}}
}}
<Add an explanation here>, thanks, --~~~~

The request will be approved if there is demonstrated need for the permission, such as bypassing a global block from someone who is not the intended target.

Global IP block exempt for Faldi00

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Hello

Currently, I am living in Russia. As you know, Russia has blocked several websites since 2022. These restrictions cause me to often use VPN to access blocked websites. Unfortunately, users cannot either editing or creating a page on Wikipedia with VPN. Although Wikipedia has not been blocked yet, however several important websites that can support me during the editing or creation of an article are blocked such as BBC.com, Archive.org, Rfel.org and others. Apart from that, there are several news that stated Russia wanted to block Wikipedia, although it has not materialized yet. Hence, I am requesting Global IP block exempt so that I can edit or create an article on Wikipedia without having turning off the VPN. Faldi00 (talk) 07:22, 11 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Can you please file a UTRS appeal? There are questions we need to ask that are better done not visible to everyone. -- Amanda (she/her) 16:06, 29 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I just read your message so apologize for late reply. Yes, I have made a UTRS appeal. Faldi00 (talk) 06:34, 10 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for Player8635

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I was blocked when logging into Wikimedia Commons

I hope I can log in to upload some resources (such as photos of my school) for use in the wiki, and I also hope to log in to participate in editing activities, but I only have access to the Chinese wiki now, and I hope to get a global IP exemption --Player8635 (talk) 14:32, 3 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Player8635, have you tried local (commons) IP block exempt? As far as I can understand you, you only want to edit the chinese wikipedia and commons. More information: Commons:IP block exemption. TenWhile6 15:19, 9 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I did apply for a local IP exemption, but I was blocked by Wikimedia Commons when I was editing a realm, and I can't edit tasks like: "Add an image to an article without an illustration
" (Translated by Google) Player8635 (talk) 13:44, 12 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for MarkRosenbaum

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Per UTRS #95471 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 13:00, 23 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@MarkRosenbaum the IP range you are operating on is globally blocked, but also locally blocked at enwiki. A global IP block exemption only helps agains global blocks, while local exemptions override both local and global blocks (see IP block exempt). If you want to edit at enwiki (which seems to be your main wiki) you will need to ask for a local exemption -> en:WP:IPBE, a global exemption won't help you. Johannnes89 (talk) 10:13, 24 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Hi @Johannnes89,
I was actually looking to edit testwiki when I hit the block, I believe the testwiki block is controlled by the global block as opposed to a local block but I could be wrong. MarkRosenbaum (talk) 11:57, 24 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I have attempted to also submit an enwiki exemption request but I get the message "It has been detected that you or someone else may be trying to spam our system with appeals. Please wait until your previous appeal is closed" MarkRosenbaum (talk) 12:26, 24 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for 小林子冲

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Need to use VPN due to mainland China Wikipedia access restriction. Already got Chinese Wikipedia local exception. Need global permission in order to link newly created Chinese Wikipedia page to WikiData page, thanks, --小林子冲 (talk) 17:15, 24 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for Maturity0616

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Per UTRS #95645 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 22:00, 26 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for HelloMao

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I am a Wikipedian from mainland China. Due to the GFW blockade, I have to use open proxies to access Wikipedia. I have applied for an IP block exemption on the Chinese Wikipedia. In the past, I have participated in editing the Chinese Wikipedia multiple times without any misconduct. I hope to apply for a global IP block exemption to upload images to Wikimedia Commons and edit Wikibooks. Thank you. --HelloMao (talk) 10:56, 28 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for HugoKoo

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As a Wikipedia editor, I reside in mainland China (PRC) generally, where access to Wikipedia is restricted. This necessitates the use of a proxy server with outside-the-state network to enable my contributions. Using a proxy can occasionally lead to complications with editing permissions due to the IP address associated with the server. Please be assured that this proxy server IP address is used exclusively for my personal using and will not be misused. Thanks. --Hokdung Koo↗️talk 14:28, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for Rin

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Per UTRS #96051 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 21:00, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for Jcbrazao

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Status:    In progress

Per UTRS #97033 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 17:00, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for JayCubby

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Status:    In progress

Per UTRS #97057 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 00:00, 22 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Requests for 2 Factor Auth tester permissions

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  Please be sure to follow the instructions below:
Your request might be rejected if you don't follow the instructions.
Testing this service may result in the loss of your access and is not recommended for inexperienced users.
Instructions for making a request

Before requesting 2FA tester global permissions, make sure that:

  1. You are logged in on this wiki;
  2. You have read the help page about two-factor authentication and understand how it could lead to irrecoverable loss of access to your account ;
To request 2FA tester global permissions
Copy the template below to the bottom of this section and INDICATE you have read the Help page.
If the request page is currently protected, please file as an edit request on the talk page.
=== 2FA Tester for {{subst:u|{{subst:REVISIONUSER}}}} ===
{{sr-request
 |status    = <!--don't change this line-->
 |domain    = global <!--don't change this line-->
 |user name = {{subst:REVISIONUSER}}
}}
<Add an explanation here>, thanks, --~~~~

The request will be approved if there is no reason not to grant one. A steward will review the request.

Requests for other global permissions

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  Please be sure to follow the instructions below:
Your request might be rejected if you don't follow the instructions.
Instructions for making a request

Before requesting additional global permissions, make sure that:

  1. You are logged in on this wiki;
  2. No specific section on this page exists for the permission you want to request;
To request additional global permissions
Copy the template below to the bottom of this section and explain what kind of access you need and why. If needed, link to relevant discussions. If you hold, or have previously held, the right and are asking for either a renewal or revival of that right, please add a link to the previous discussion.
=== <Add requested permission here> for {{subst:u|{{subst:REVISIONUSER}}}} ===
{{sr-request
 |status    = <!-- don't change this line -->
 |domain    = global <!-- don't change this line -->
 |user name = {{subst:REVISIONUSER}} <!-- don't change this line unless you're nominating another user -->
}}
<Add an explanation here>, thanks, --~~~~

The request will be approved if consensus to do so exists after a short period of consideration. A steward will review the request.

Captcha-exempt for Leaderbot

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This is for Global reminder bot, solely to handle wikis that may require a CAPTCHA despite having an account on the site. This is required since some wikis (including small ones) may have an edit count requirement as well, and hence the bot will fail for all such wikis. Having to ask local wikis for confirmed rights as an alternative is not reasonable, especially since the bot runs without a bot flag on most wikis. --Leaderboard (talk) 13:56, 17 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

You asked those projects to run your bot on them, but they won't give you +confirmed? — xaosflux Talk 14:37, 17 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Xaosflux Not that. I do not ask for permission on wikis that do not have a bot approval policy or do not require explicit approval, and it's on those wikis that I had in mind with this request. Additionally, even on some wikis where permission is required (eg zh.wikipedia), it is often not obvious that a captcha problem would occur. Leaderboard (talk) 15:30, 17 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
What CAPTCHA-triggering actions are you doing on these projects? — xaosflux Talk 15:46, 17 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Xaosflux The usual - posting a message on the user talk page. That itself tends to be enough to trigger a captcha - so I guess it's "any edit" on those wikis. Leaderboard (talk) 15:53, 17 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Seems to be an end run around non-approval of Steward_requests/Bot_status/2024-10#Global_bot_status_for_Leaderbot. Leaving this for someone else to review. — xaosflux Talk 11:15, 18 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Is this not something that could be resolved through confirmed flags on projects that are ok with the bot running? Given that there doesn't seem to be consensus for it to be flagged globally. – Ajraddatz (talk) 05:32, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Every time I read such discussions, or am affected by Captcha myself, I consider to somewhere request "If a user is a bot on a large wiki (to be defined), implicitly give them global autopatroll. If a user is sysop on a large wiki, implicitly give them global autopatroll and global rollback." Perhaps this is technically difficult, and perhaps controversial, but it will save a lot of productive users a lot of time. Krd 06:19, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I generally agree, particularly with captcha-exempt, if someone is being affected by them and is a human then there's no reason (imo) that we shouldn't give the exemption. I think in this case I am more trying to understand the extent to which this bot is controversial or necessary, and whether that decision-making can be delegated to the local projects it is operating on. I'm not sure where I'm currently landing on any of that. – Ajraddatz (talk) 14:02, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Getting off topic, and certainly would be very controversial - considering how at least one large project doesn't even give their own sysops autopatrol by default. — xaosflux Talk 14:10, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Ajraddatz
  • The problem is mainly knowing which projects are affected by it - this is not obvious. As a general rule, I explicitly note that my bot does not need a flag, so these projects generally do not flag Leaderbot accordingly.
  • I do not request approval (which I'm told should be OK, especially in the global bot request case) on wikis that do not explicitly require approval or do not have a bot approvals page - most of them that is.
  • Also, as this will (eventually) be run without supervision, detecting failures as a result of this would be difficult.
  • Finally, I would also like to handle the edge case where a wiki pops up before the customary 4-day period for autopatrolled for most wikis. This is because account creation can only be done manually (using User:Krinkle/Tools/Global_SUL) due to issues with CentralAuth.
Regarding the global bot case, quite a few people did not want the flag but were OK with running the bot globally - so I do not consider the two the same. Leaderboard (talk) 09:16, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I'm not super on board with your I want to run my bot on every project idea, especially when you are not running it in the language of those projects. — xaosflux Talk 10:23, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Xaosflux "especially when you are not running it in the language of those projects" - the bot has been designed to handle this. See the main page Global reminder bot, and in particular, Global reminder bot/Messages/default which is linked to every message on wikis that have not chosen to customise the message. My experience so far with wikis that do require approval (see the requests for bot status page) has been that the vast majority of wikis, across different projects and languages, have been OK with this bot running. Leaderboard (talk) 12:41, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I'm talking about all the projects that you haven't even discussed this with before running there. — xaosflux Talk 12:57, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Xaosflux They are projects with no known bot policy or evidence of requiring explicit approval, plus in practice the bot is expected to edit like once or twice per year? I'm not sure what you're hinting at here or what you want me to do. The feedback I got at my global bot application suggested that it should be acceptable to run without further discussion on these projects, but if you think this is incorrect or that I should do something else, this is something I can definitely consider. Leaderboard (talk) 13:03, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I think this is inappropriate in general; bot edits are an extension of edits by their operator - if a user showed up on my talk page and starting leaving me messages in a foreign language I wouldn't appreciate it - and for this message would wonder why are they even watching my personal account. However, I may certainly be in the minority here, thus why I'm not denying this. — xaosflux Talk 14:08, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

See also

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Cooperation requests for: comments (local) (global) · translation

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