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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 ~riley

Status:    In progress
Not ending before 23 January 2020 00:21 UTC

Hey all; Riley here. This may seem premature in the sense that I actively have an open meta RfA, however, I have had quite an afternoon where global sysop would have been a major benefit. Let me walk you through my afternoon dealing with one LTA:

  • Eight IPs vandalizing seven different wikis (af.wq, af.wb, af.wikt, az.wikt, az.wq, az.wb, meta) - six of these are GS wikis.
  • 371 edits rollbacked, 188 pages requested deletion.
  • Triggered abuse filter while attempting to remove vandalism on each

While this is far from an average day, global sysop would benefit me in my work on the SWMT by being able to block these LTAs, nuke the pages, bypass abuse filters and most importantly, increase response time while decreasing the need for steward involvement (although in this case, these IPs ultimately needed steward intervention). While this LTA will have chilled out by the time this request closes, I would like to have the tools to be helpful and this is the next logical step towards that.

For those who do not know my background, I am an active member of the SWMT and live on IRC in #wikimedia-stewards where I spend most of my time talking to StewardBot whether it be through @steward or editing SRG. I am a global rollback and an admin on a content project (Commons). For those interested, I live in the UTC+-8 which would also be beneficial.

I meet the global sysops policy in terms of userpage requirements and having 2FA enabled. ~riley (talk) 00:21, 9 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

  • @Leaderboard: You are correct! I am UTC minus 8; I'm not sure how long I have been saying I am plus 8. Good catch. That said, I hope you would be opposing me if you believe I have "one day's experience" - I encourage you to vet me using the tools above to see that is far from the case, especially the crosswiki-ness and crossactivity tools. ~riley (talk) 03:24, 14 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Legoktm from the last part of his statement: I meet the global sysops policy in terms of userpage requirements and having 2FA enabled. ~riley (talk) 00:21, 9 January 2020 (UTC) — The preceding unsigned comment was added by Praxidicae (talk) 00:02, 15 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]
At the time of the request, I had 2FA enabled. To be completely transparent; I disabled it for a period of time to run mass undeletions using pywikibot on Commons as it was quicker than setting up a bot password and I had yet to be granted the GS permissions. 2FA is now re-enabled and I have setup a bot password for future use to ensure I comply with the policy once I am a GS. ~riley (talk) 00:09, 15 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Requests for global rename permissions

Steward requests/Global permissions/Global renamers

Global rename for Ritchie333

Status:    In progress
Not ending before 29 January 2020 18:14 UTC

I am a longstanding (if sometimes controversial) admin on the English Wikipedia, and sometimes deal with unblock requests for username changes. I have recently advised somebody to contact a global renamer as part of the procedure to unblock them, and having seen a protege of mine acquire global renamer rights here, it seems like a reasonable idea to request them myself. I have 2FA enabled. Ritchie333 (talk) 18:14, 15 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

  • Neutral Neutral Not convinced - are there a lack of global renamers on the English Wikipedia? Not sure from your request that we need another member. Leaderboard (talk) 21:57, 15 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]
    Enwiki represents ~30% of the users, edits, etc from across the Wikimedia network. Their practice of a) having a relatively restrictive username policy and b) requiring users to change their name as a condition of unblocking means that there is always work for renamers there, particularly admins who are actively involved in answering unblock requests. – Ajraddatz (talk) 23:25, 15 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Support trusted user, fair rationale. – Ajraddatz (talk) 23:25, 15 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Support Compelled by the username policy for enwp, which I am quite unhappy with (frankly their rationale is what almost every enwp sysop gave when they came here to ask for this right). Per my previous supports, one more enwp sysop given the right and uses them is one less work for renamers who homewiki isn't enwiki. This seems valid and fair. I will think we might as well bundle Global rename with enwp +sysop as there are almost certainly these arguments raised per Ajraddatz which justify and make there a consensus to grant the request despite arguments like Leaderboard ones which are valid. Hope Ritchie333 will take it slow and take advice from more experienced renamers when in doubt. Just a sidenote, I also don't know why a username NotButtigieg can be seen as famous / impersonation of Pete Buttigieg, it's not. --Camouflaged Mirage (talk) 07:04, 16 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Support per Ajraddatz--MrJaroslavik (talk) 10:23, 16 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Support Ritchie is a trusted user with justifiable use case for this permission. Although they likely won't use it often, I don't think we should pretend there is a limited number of global renamer spots; I am happy to support most experienced enwiki admins for this right in relation to their use as part of unblock requests due to the enwiki username policy. ~riley (talk) 17:25, 16 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Support Sufficient trust, defined need, and little/no possibility of abuse. Vermont (talk) 17:29, 16 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Support Trusted enough, no reason not to. --Kostas20142 (talk) 17:38, 16 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Support obviously. Sysop on our largest project who is trusted by the community. He would be a welcome asset to the team. Additionally, Ritchie333's unmatched dedication to content work amongst the current admin corps on en.wiki means he will bring a much needed perspective to meta and mailing list discussions of someone who is actually on the ground doing the work that all of us--regardless of the language group-- are here to support. TonyBallioni (talk) 21:31, 16 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Support trusted wikimedian.--Turkmen talk 22:21, 17 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Support why not.. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 02:06, 18 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Global rename for فيصل

Status:    In progress
Not ending before 5 February 2020 11:05 UTC

Hello, I'm an editor and sysop in ar.wiki (my home wiki), I was a global rename in May 2018, but I was inactive for almost 2 months then I decided to remove my global rename, and I will be back when I will be active, and now I'm active (as I graduated from the university). Anyway, we are on ar.wiki suffer from user names that violates our local username policy, in this time we have only 3 GR, and one of them is not active, and I think we need more GR to deal with the renaming accounts. so having the ability to perform these renames would enhance my ability to preform this work and help in it. I read Global rename police, and Global renamers (I will focus essentially on requests on Arabic Wikipedia) so since I'm available on a daily basis, and there doesn't seem to be a reason that would prevent me from participating daily for the time being. Thank you.--Faisal talk 11:05, 22 January 2020 (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(_AT_)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 流椀希土

Status:    In progress

I'm an editor mainly contributing in zh-wikipedia, but when I try to correct a mistake for zh-wikisource, I find my account being blocked for I'm using a VPN, and as you may have known it, Chinese mainland users could not even access wikipedia without a VPN. So I'm here calling for a GIPBE, thank you very much. --流椀希土 (talk) 19:00, 22 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for Lhzss8

Status:    In progress

I am an editor in zh-wikipedia and other Wikimedia proects. I usually make my contributions through public network, and thus my IP address is blocked on all Wikimedia wikis all the time. As a result, I think I need GIPBE so I can edit normally. I have sufficient experience on editing and I can make sure I will use this right appropriately.--Lhzss8 (talk) 05:19, 20 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for Qa003qa003

Status:    Done

I live in china mainland,i need global permissions, thanks, --Qa003qa003 (talk) 17:20, 19 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Done Ruslik (talk) 14:36, 22 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for Ozcanoguz

Status:    Done

My home network's static IP address is at the blocked range 159.146.0.0/17 so I am not able to make edits without VPN. In Turkey, the Internet traffic are generally monitored by government, so we are using VPN for our privacy. I'm using AirVPN and generally AirVPN exit nodes are on blocked range lists. So, I'm kindly requesting an IP block exemption. Thanks, --Ozcanoguz (talk) 12:21, 21 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Done Ruslik (talk) 14:37, 22 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for Rogermx

Status:    In progress

I have been an editor since 2007 and have over 16,000 edits. For security purposes, my company uses a managed proxy server. Have used it for seven years without blocking...until two weeks ago. Am requesting a global exemption. Thank you. Please let me know if you need more information. Rogermx (talk) 14:11, 21 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for Joe young yu

Status:    In progress

I am a user in Chinese Wikipedia, Chinese Wikivoyage and Chinese Wikinews who live in Chinese Mainland. Therefore, I need a global permission, please. ——Joe young yu (talk) 01:34, 22 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Requests for 2 Factor Auth tester permissions

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.


2FA Tester for Ezralopez

Status:    Not done

I enable 2FA everywhere I can, it would be awesome to have it enabled here too, thanks, --Ezralopez (talk) 06:34, 16 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Have you read the documentation? Ruslik (talk) 15:52, 16 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Not done No answer. Ruslik (talk) 14:35, 22 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

2FA Tester for PlavorSeol

Status:    Done

I want to get 2FA permission so that I can improve security of my account by enabling it. User:PlavorSeol#Confirmations for 2FA request - PlavorSeol (T | C) 17:27, 21 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Proof of documentation ACK (User:PlavorSeol/global.css), done. — regards, Revi 14:33, 22 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

2FA Tester for Scottmackie

Status:    Done

I'm very comfortable with 2FA on my accounts and would like to enable it on my account before editing. I've read the help page and understand that I have to keep a safe copy of the backup codes. --Scottmackie (talk) 20:13, 21 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Done Ruslik (talk) 14:30, 22 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Requests for other global permissions

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 [[User:Foo|Foo]] ===
{{sr-request
 |status    = <!--don't change this line-->
 |domain    = global<!--don't change this line-->
 |user name = Username
 |discussion=
}}
<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.

See also

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

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