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This page hosts requests for requesting Global (un)blocks, (un)locks and hidings. Note that requests for global permissions are now handled at Steward requests/Global permissions. Proposals for new groups should be made on Meta:Babel. For global IP block requests, read the guideline and make a request below. Indicate why a global block is necessary and for how long. For account lock requests, read the guideline and post under Requests for global (un)lock and (un)hiding. For local requests here on Meta, see Meta:Requests for help from a sysop or bureaucrat

Crosswiki requests
CheckUser information Global blocks/locks Permissions (global) Permissions (bot) Permissions (other) Username changes Unified login conflict resolution Speedy deletions URL blacklisting Title/username blacklisting Vandalism reports
MetaWiki requests
CheckUser information Deletion Permissions Username changes

Requests for global (un)block

Please be sure to follow the instructions below: Your request might be rejected if you don't follow the instructions. Please also review Global blocking. Only IP addresses can be globally blocked at this moment. Please see #Requests for global (un)lock and (un)hiding if your request involves an account. Instructions for making a request  Before requesting, make sure that: You know the IP address(es) you wish to have globally blocked or unblocked. For blocks, the global blocking criteria are met. For unblocks, your request addresses the original reason for blocking the IP, if any. To make a request for an account to be locked or unlocked Copy the template below to the bottom of this section and explain why the address(es) should be blocked/unblocked. === Global block/unblock for [[User:Some IP address|Some IP address]] === {{status}} <!-- do not remove this template --> *{{luxotool|IP address}} Description, evidence, diffs, etc. --~~~~ When requesting that your IP be unblocked, note that stewards need to know your IP address to even consider a request. To find your IP, please visit http://www.whatismyip.com/ You are not required to disclose your IP in public - you may make requests privately to any steward on IRC or by email at: stewardswikimedia.org

Requests for global (un)lock and (un)hiding

Note that global blocking currently only applies to IPs, due to a technical limitation. If you wish to request a named account for global [un]locking, please request a global [un]lock here instead. Be sure to follow the instructions below: Your request might be rejected if your request doesn't include the necessary information. Warning! This page is publicly viewable. If the account name is grossly insulting or contains personal information please contact a steward privately in #wikimedia-stewardsconnect or email your request to the stewards OTRS queue at stewardswikimedia.org but do not post it here. Thanks. Warning! This is not the place for asking for locks based on your opinion that someone is disruptive. Global locks are used exclusively against vandalism and spam, not because content disputes, not because you think that someone deserves to be globally blocked. In such cases, you should ask for local blocks at appropriate places. Instructions for making a request  Before requesting that a global account be (un)locked, please be sure that: You have evidence of cross-wiki disruption from the account(s). You can show that it is not feasible to use local-only blocks or other measures like page protection to combat the disruption. You have considered making the request in #wikimedia-stewardsconnect, especially for account names which will be hidden, or for urgent requests. To make a request for an account to be locked or unlocked Copy the template below to the bottom of this section and explain why the account(s) should be locked/unlocked. === Global lock/unlock for [[user:Foo|Foo]] === {{status}} <!-- do not remove this template --> *{{LockHide|username}} *{{LockHide|username|hidename=1}} <!-- if you do not want the name to be visible on this page --> *... Reasons, etc, --~~~~

Requests for global permissions

This section has been moved to Steward requests/Global permissions.

See also

• User groups — Information on user groups

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