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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.

Global rollback for Kadı

Status:    In progress
Not ending before 12 August 2023 07:02 UTC

Hello, I am Kadı. I have adminship rights in Commons and Turkish Wikivoyage. I am active on various wikis and I am helping for cleaning up small wikis. I would like to be global rollbacker for work more at this area. After the feedbacks, I withdraw my old request for global sysop and started this one for global rollback. Sincerely,--Kadı Message 07:02, 7 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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.

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 Sarangem

Status:    In progress
Not ending before 20 August 2023 16:30 UTC I think I am eligible and I want to help with renaming process. Thanks.

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 Bukky658

Status:    On hold

Per UTRS #75447 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 12:00, 29 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I kindly write to follow up with my appeal for a Global IP Block exemption. Bukky658 (talk) 15:35, 11 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Await reply. -- Amanda (she/her) 07:53, 5 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for Xiaoluobo58

Status:    In progress

由于身在中国，不得不使用代理，本人需要用维基数据添加页面描述，麻烦通过，谢谢--Xiaoluobo58 (talk) 10:35, 4 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Xiaoluobo58: You already have a Wikidata IPBE. Do you still need this? -- Amanda (she/her) 07:55, 5 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for 慕尼黑啤酒

Status:    In progress

I encountered problems when adding Interlanguage links, and I couldn't access wikidata, so need to request for Global IP block exempt. --慕尼黑啤酒 (talk) 00:55, 8 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@慕尼黑啤酒: Exact same thing as above, you have local IPBE. Do you still need this? -- Amanda (she/her) 08:02, 5 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@AmandaNP: Yes, I need global permission, thanks.--慕尼黑啤酒 (talk) 09:14, 5 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@慕尼黑啤酒: Fair, but why though? -- Amanda (she/her) 14:42, 5 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@AmandaNP: As I said above, I can't access to www.wikidata.org, so I can't add Interlanguage links, which is a problem for my daily editing and translation work. I'm guessing it's because I'm missing some sort of permission?--慕尼黑啤酒 (talk) 00:47, 6 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]
What is the error? Because you have local IPBE. You can't do better than local IPBE. -- Amanda (she/her) 01:51, 6 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for sylvainremy

Status:    On hold

Per UTRS #75959 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 11:00, 11 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

 On hold Await reply, more info needed. -- Amanda (she/her) 08:12, 5 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for Bfcae

Status:    On hold

Per UTRS #76096 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 08:00, 14 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

 On hold Await reply. -- Amanda (she/her) 08:29, 5 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for Hyruspex

Status:    In progress

I keep being blocked randomly (not all the time) when I use my phoen to download photos during events. As I very often use my phoe connection to contribute I request a global IP exempt block, thanks, --Hyruspex (talk) 17:38, 28 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

As with others, we need more explanation of the block you are facing. Please file a UTRS ticket or email the stewards. -- Amanda (she/her) 16:14, 5 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for Wealszy

Status:    In progress

Hello. I need this right because of some existing problem with my internet and in order to continue to contribute. Of course, I problem a lot without this right. I request your evaluation.I often use a VPN for this. Good days. Thanks.— Wealszy (talk) 06:13, 1 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

"some existing problem" is too vague. Please specify further or file a UTRS ticket, or email stewards. -- Amanda (she/her) 16:11, 5 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for SIR SUCCESS (NAA JAHINFO)

Status:    In progress

<Add an explanation here> As a dedicated Wikimedian (SIR SUCCESS - NAA JAHINFO), I seek IP block exemption to ensure uninterrupted contributions on Wikipedia. With a positive track record, responsible usage, and commitment to security, this exemption will enable me to contribute seamlessly and uphold the platform's integrity. , thanks, --SIR SUCCESS (NAA JAHINFO) (talk) 00:01, 2 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

We don't just hand out GIPBE. You will need to specify why you need it. -- Amanda (she/her) 16:12, 5 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for Yusancky

Status:    In progress

Hello. Since I'm from China, I can only access Wikipedia through a proxy server. About two months ago, I successfully applied for blocking exemption for the Chinese Wikipedia, and later I was autoconfirmed. Here, I would like to request global IP blocking exemption to correct and improve part of the English Wikipedia about spaceflight. Thanks. --Yusancky (talk) 12:22, 6 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Yusancky: A global exemption will not help you on the English Wikipedia. They block proxies a lot more than we do globally. GIPBE only affects global blocks, where local IPBE affects local and global blocks. My suggestion is you apply for it locally. -- Amanda (she/her) 17:43, 6 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for Will Thompson

Status:    In progress

Per UTRS #77142 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 17:00, 8 August 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 Federico1977uy

Status:    In progress

I am concerned about security and would like to have my MFA capabilities enabled. Thanks! — The preceding unsigned comment was added by Federico1977uy (talk) 15:19, 2 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Federico1977uy: Have you read the help page? Illusion Flame (talk) 12:36, 4 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Remove 2FA Tester for AlPaD

Status:    In progress

I'm retired. AlPaD (talk) 09:51, 8 August 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.

(Temporary) global interface editor for Sohom

Status:    In progress

Hi, Sohom here, I would like to request access to the global interface editor userright on all Wikisource projects for a period of 1 month (3 weeks).

Background: For the past 1 year, I've been working with Sam Wilson and Ruthven to build Wikisource EditInSequence (T308098), a tool aimed at improving the editing interface for Wikisource editors. We have beta tested this feature in it.wikisource.org, nap.wikisource.org as well as on pa.wikisource.org and would like to deploy this feature across all Wikisources and gather feedback on our work at Wikimania 2023. However, while testing on it.wikisource.org there have been some instances of popular scripts/gadgets breaking due to the way this feature works, which have been resolved by deploying newer versions of the feature.

Need for tools: Having access to temporary global interface editor permissions during the period of the deployment will allow me respond quickly to feedback and to make quick fixes to popular userscripts/gadgets (on Wikisource) that have issues working with EditInSequence. (For example, a fairly common fix could be to have userscripts/gadgets use the jQuery.textSelection(...) API instead of the raw $(...).val(...) API which is known to cause some incompatibilities with EditInSequence's ability to detect and react to changes).

About me: I'm primarily a technical volunteer, (@Soda on phabricator) focussing mainly on improving the ProofreadPage extension, the Wikisource extension and more recently, VideoCutTool. I have written over 100+ patches and have +2 rights on all the aforementioned projects. I have previously deployed user-facing features on Wikisource, namely the Pagelist Widget as well as made small contributions to fixing various scripts around en.wikipedia.org as and when I came across them. In addition to this, also have search console access to Wikisource and have had 2FA enabled on both SUL and LDAP accounts since January 2023. Sohom (talk) 12:29, 6 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Questions (Sohom Datta)
@Sohom Datta: regarding this project: (a) do you plan to deploy this as an opt-in gadget? (b) some of the (mostly larger) wiksource projects have local interface administrators - what is your plan regarding these projects? (c) your description above includes wanting to change other scripts as well (which could include default gadgets, personal scripts, etc) - please outline the process of how these are going to be managed. — xaosflux Talk 11:00, 7 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Xaosflux To answer your points,
A user can choose not to use this feature (click on the tab), and nothing else will get activated by default
- The feature is integrated into ProofreadPage and will be deployed via a gerrit patch that will enable this feature. That being said, actually using the feature is completely optional and a user can definitely choose not to use this feature.
- If a local interface administrator is available and active, I will defer to them unless they specifically need any help tracking down the issues (in case weird edge cases/incompatibilities crop up).
- I only intend to make superficial changes (ones that will not affect the overall behaviour of the user-script/gadget) and will defer to local interface administrators/script-maintainers in case bigger/more complicated changes need to be made. (an example of a superficial change would be this request at it.wikisource.org and example of a more complicated change (that I would definitely defer to local interface administrators/script-maintainers) would be this request on en.wikisource.org which would require rewriting a bunch of that script)
Hope this clears up the specific question you had. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions :) Sohom (talk) 11:58, 7 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Sohom Datta thank you for the responses, on some projects this appears to be a gadget, will the new software be replacing the gadget?

Side note, we are not going to build some special wikiset that would actually limit this to only wikisources, so that would need to be an "administrative control" (a rule) you would need to follow if granted, especially avoiding out-of-scope edits such as editing through or changing protection on other types of pages - accidentally overusing access on other types of projects or pages could result in unwanted friction. Hope I don't sound like I'm lecturing here, your on-wiki editing experience appears light (which has nothing to do with your technical competency!) -- so just want to caution that having technical access does not supplant following all community protection policies. — xaosflux Talk 13:53, 7 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Xaosflux The intention is to eventually replace the eis gadget, however, this feature will not/does not interfere with the existing gadget or userscript in anyway. A editor will be able to use both without one superseding the other. (This was one of the reason we beta-tested on it.wikisource.org, since itwikisource is one of the wikis that makes heavy use of the original eis gadget).
Wrt to administrative controls, I completely understand your concerns, I will not be performing any interface edits outside of Wikisources despite having the technical ability to do so :) Sohom (talk) 14:39, 7 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Comments (Sohom Datta)

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