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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 Johannnes89

Status:    In progress
Not ending before 27 June 2023 20:27 UTC

Hello everyone, I'm Johannes, a global rollbacker and sysop on dewiki & Meta. I would like to apply for GS to deal more effectively with xwiki spam & vandalism, which is what most of my activities outside my homewiki are focused on. I'm familiar with the global sysops policy and the global rights policies and have 2FA activated. Thanks for your consideration, I'm looking forward to your feedback. --Johannnes89 (talk) 20:27, 13 June 2023 (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.

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 Endermoongame

Status:    In progress

I am from the People's Republic of China, where, as stewards may know, access to virtually all Wikimedia projects has been blocked. While I have been granted local IP block exempt on Chinese Wikipedia, I would like to contribute to other Wikimedia projects such as Wiktionary and Wikidata as well, so a global IP block exempt would be really helpful. Thanks. --Endermoongame (talk) 23:57, 23 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for alistair3149

Status:    On hold

Per UTRS #72868 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 20:00, 1 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

 On hold Awaiting reply. -- Amanda (she/her) 13:04, 20 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for Huggums537

Status:    On hold

Hi. I edit English Wikipedia and Commons plus a couple others now and again. My concerns are security and privacy. The Wikimedia sites are the only ones that make me turn off my VPNs or use non privacy-masking browsers (such as TOR etc.). I have two lengthy blocks on my record, but both of those blocks required a standard checkuser investigation, and no evidence of sockpuppeting has ever been found because it is just something I don't do. I've been back in good standing for probably at least two years now, and I made good on my promise to create a new article (2 of them now in fact). Also, if it helps, I did gain additional user rights after my unblock so this should promote the idea I can be a trusted user. I promise to use the exemption responsibly as a show of my gratitude for my continuous security to be enabled. I have also requested the exemption via email at the local level on English Wikipedia, but want to cover my bases for other places I might edit as well. Thanks. Huggums537 (talk) 10:00, 9 May 2023 (UTC) Updated on 10:28, 9 May 2023 (UTC) Updated again on 21:36, 9 May 2023 (UTC) Updated one final time on 21:44, 9 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Given the block history mentioned, I would be most comfortable moving forward here after the local IP block exemption flag is granted (and you are likely to encounter local blocks not covered by GIPBE anyway). --Base (talk) 10:05, 15 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Sure. Thanks for responding. I'm still waiting for a reply from my local CU's, and I believe many of them are familiar with my unblocking situation as well so I agree they will be best to grant exemption first also. Thanks. Huggums537 (talk) 14:24, 15 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Base, how long should we wait to hear from my local CU's, and how long do these requests usually stay open here? I've seen a couple that have been on here since mid-late April, but I have no idea how long the backlog is on my local CU's list because we send in emails for the request or use this "UTRS" ticketing/server system that normal users aren't able to see. I'd like to keep this open until hearing from them since I have linked to this discussion as part of my request to my local CU's, and I'd like to keep them in the loop without breaking any chains if possible. Huggums537 (talk) 02:58, 18 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Huggums537, most requests don't take very long, but most requests aren't like yours.
Security/privacy exemptions from the no open proxies policy are generally limited to users who seek security from external actors, such as governments...not for privacy from the website you're accessing, i.e., Wikimedia projects. Our anti-abuse mechanisms are heavily reliant on IP information, and we try to avoid granting IPBE except when it is necessary to allow people to safely edit. This is especially important when there have been concerns about a user's behavior, as you note with your home wiki block log.
Most VPNs allow some sort of split tunneling, which would allow you to continue to use a VPN on other sites/applications while connecting to Wikimedia projects normally. I hope this helps. Best, Vermont (🐿️—🏳️‍🌈) 22:47, 21 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for the reply. VPN is not my only means of privacy/security. TOR and other proxy based privacy browsers I use do not offer split tunneling. Also, split tunneling doesn't help me since I use these privacy/security features to seek security and privacy from outside actors who could also follow me to websites I'm accessing such as Wikimedia projects, thus the reasoning for my request. As for my blocks, I never should have even mentioned those, and only did so to show honestly about my past. I see no rational explanation for you saying anything about it being a "behavioral concern" because if there were any truth to that I should never have been unblocked in the first place considering blocks are supposed to be preventative of any behavioral concerns, not punitive behavior assessments against users to follow them around for the rest of their lives... Huggums537 (talk) 23:18, 21 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I understand general concerns about security, but you haven't articulated a reason for why your usage of Wikipedia needs to be anonymous, i.e., warrants an exemption from the no open proxies policy. Vermont (🐿️—🏳️‍🌈) 23:41, 21 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I have, but you seem to be wanting [even more] specifics, and that would make for very bad privacy/security use on a public forum. [In other words, I have already mentioned concerns about someone following me...] Huggums537 (talk) 23:46, 21 May 2023 (UTC) Updated on 23:49, 21 May 2023 (UTC) Updated again on 23:53, 21 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
If it helps anyone to make a decision on the matter, I can let you know (without giving too many personal details) it has been a situation serious enough to warrant me reporting the matter to law enforcement authorties, the FTC, the IRS, my local state employment agency, and having a credit freeze done on my credit reports. I think if my situation warrants all that, it warrants an exemption from this open proxies policy. Huggums537 (talk) 02:41, 22 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I just want to avoid trading all my personal information for something it will cost you all nothing to trust me with since the worst possible thing I could ever do with it is get myself blocked again. Huggums537 (talk) 03:06, 22 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
It doesn't cost anything to restore vandalized pages, or block users who abuse this privilege, but it could end up costing me everything the longer I'm vulnerable on these sites... Huggums537 (talk) 05:05, 22 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
One more thing I forgot to mention is that another reason the split tunneling does not help me is because it is a requirement for my employment that I must travel, and connecting to public Wifi is a security/privacy risk that split tunneling does not protect me from to allow me to safely edit since the features of my current VPN don't allow that. Huggums537 (talk) 22:27, 22 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Employment requiring a VPN on public wifi is usually sufficient in my book. For the future, we usually handle these via email (stewards(_AT_)wikimedia.org). There is never any requirement to discuss privacy matters publicly.
I will note that global IPBE won't allow you to edit with a VPN on your home project, the English Wikipedia...it'd exempt you from global blocks, but you'd also need local IPBE, as enwiki blocks proxies locally. Similar to Base's comment above, I'd be okay granting gIPBE after local IPBE is granted. Best regards, Vermont (🐿️—🏳️‍🌈) 03:10, 30 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Vermont, thank you. I just now saw this. I'm waiting for a second response from my local Wiki team. Huggums537 (talk) 19:30, 9 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I'll keep you posted as soon as I hear back from them again. Thanks. Huggums537 (talk) 19:31, 9 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for Nadzik

Status:    On hold
@Nadzik: You can't request this right without any reason. -- Amanda (she/her) 13:32, 20 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@AmandaNP, I've sent an VRT ticket, but was directed to apply here. My reason for the request is me often using VPN during my travels and while using a public internet hotspots. I have been affected by global IP bans in the past when trying to edit projects where I don't hold advanced permissions (e.g. en.wiki or commons). Please let me know if additional information is required. Nadzik (talk) 19:42, 22 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for FireDragonValo

Status:    In progress

Per UTRS #73260 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 00:11, 23 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for SkyWarrior

Status:    In progress

Per UTRS #73347 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 00:11, 23 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for ProgVal

Status:    In progress

Per UTRS #73777 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 00:11, 23 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for SBS6577P

Status:    In progress

Per UTRS #73971 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 14:00, 26 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for WissenBleibtMacht

Status:    In progress

Per UTRS #74154 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 13:00, 30 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

probably resolved due to local IP block exemption at dewiki [1], the user rarely edits at other projects. Johannnes89 (talk) 06:31, 1 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
+1 - should be resolved TenWhile6 (talk | SWMT) 10:25, 1 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Per Ticket:2023053010010166, the user needs a global exemption. —Yahya (talk • contribs.) 21:23, 2 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for 01010101lzy

Status:    In progress

Per UTRS #74298 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 15:00, 2 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for Londonpixels

Status:    In progress

(Steward clerk action) Per ticket #2023052610007124. --LuciferianThomas 08:43, 3 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for MTRIProd

Status:    In progress

Because I often use VPNs and mobile devices to make edits on Wikipedia, I am often blocked by having the same IP that was blocked before. So, I request to be granted this permission so that I will not face that situation again. Thank so much. --Đỗ Trí ✓ (talk) 14:50, 5 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Wim b Sorry to bother you, can you help me with check this request? Currently my account is regularly blocked by a certain IP in the same range as mine. Thank you. Đỗ Trí ✓ (talk) 15:14, 7 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Hi MTRIProd, is there any particular reason why you need to use a VPN to access and edit wiki*?--Wim b 15:19, 7 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Wim b I regularly use Kali Linux on VMWare and because I need to keep my personal information secure, I have to use a VPN to access the Wiki. That could cause my IP to coincide with the blocked IP. Đỗ Trí ✓ (talk) 15:28, 7 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
MTRIProd Since your contributions are almost exclusively local, ask for local right on your main wiki. --Wim b 16:27, 7 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Wim b Thank you. I'm currently an active member patrolling and editing viwiki (see my contributions at viwiki). So on this meta environment I would like to be granted the right of a backer to help prevent vandalism. Can you give me the rights to a backer or a patroller in this meta? Đỗ Trí ✓ (talk) 02:54, 8 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for Kemar

Status:    In progress

Per UTRS #74431 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 22:00, 5 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for ZwJimRaynor

Status:    In progress

Hi, I'm a user from Mainland China, because of GFW I have to use proxy or VPN. I have applied for IPBE on zhwiki, but I need to edit Metawiki, Wikidata and other language Wikipedia-s. So now I require the Global IPBE. thanks very much, --ZwJimRaynor (talk) 22:23, 5 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for Assanges

Status:    In progress

Greetings, much appreciated for the stewards efforts. My editing in WikiData was blocked while using public WiFi w/ VPN within block range when I'm moving and traveling, which is a bit inconvenient, so I'm asking for the exemption. It's fine to divert me to asking in local scope if you have concerns on global exemptions, just letting me know. Thanks! --Assanges (talk) 13:54, 7 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for Neux-Neux

Status:    In progress

Per UTRS #74778 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 19:00, 13 June 2023 (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 Pmikec

Status:    In progress

I have read the help article and would like to protect my account with 2FA due to privacy concerns, thanks, --Pmikec (talk) 16:24, 8 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

2FA Tester for AxeR12

Status:    In progress

After reading the help article, I would like to better protect my account with 2FA and I understand all the risks involved. Thanks, --AxeR12 (talk) 15:28, 9 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

2FA Tester for Alexejrose

Status:    In progress

Hi, after reading the help article I would like to add an extra layer of protection to my account and set up 2FA like I did with all my social media accounts due to privacy and security concerns. I understand all the risks and stuff, thanks! --Alexejrose (talk) 16:09, 10 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

2FA Tester for Brantgurga

Status:    In progress

I've read the help article and understand relevant risks, --Brantgurga (talk) 14:24, 12 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

2FA Tester for Quorum7

Status:    In progress

I already have 2FA enabled on my other online accounts and understand the relevant risks; have read Help:Two-factor authentication, thanks, --Quorum7 (talk) 07:19, 14 June 2023 (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.

remove global VRT permissions agents for EniPort

Status:    Done

Thanks, --Krd 10:52, 14 June 2023 (UTC) - Done. --Mykola 11:19, 14 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

See also

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

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