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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

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 Count Count

Not ending before 1 September 2023 14:00 UTC

Hi all! I would like to request global rollback rights for my crosswiki anti-vandalism and anti-spam work. While fighting spam I won't frequently use rollback, but the autoreviewrestore right is still beneficial for manual reverts in projects that use flagged revisions. For anti-vandalism work global rollback is very helpful for reverting high-velocity crosswiki vandals. Also I am getting a bit tired of filling out captchas.

I am a sysop and ex-arb on dewiki, rollbacker on enwiki and wikidata and global abuse filter helper. I have reviewed the global rollback policy. Thanks, --Count Count (talk) 14:00, 27 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Requests for global sysop permissions

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

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

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

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

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]
Hi @Xiaoluobo58, can you please answer Amanda's question above please? For the record, local IPBE's a stronger permission than the global exemption. If you're still seeing a block error, please share the error message here, so we can better assist you. Thanks! Martin Urbanec (talk) 11:16, 14 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Not done no response from requester. — xaosflux Talk 13:04, 28 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for 慕尼黑啤酒

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]
Hi @慕尼黑啤酒, can you answer Amanda's question above please? For the record, local IP block exemption is "stronger" than the global one, and if the local IPBE didn't resolve the issue, it's likely something else plays a role. Please share the error message here please, so we can assist you better. Thanks! Martin Urbanec (talk) 11:15, 14 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Not done no response from requester. — xaosflux Talk 13:05, 28 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for sylvainremy

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

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]
@AmandaNP fyi, reply seems to be in UTRS now. Leaving to you :). Martin Urbanec (talk) 11:17, 14 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for Hyruspex

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]
@Hyruspex Hi, pinging you in case you didn't see Amanda's reply. I'll be closing your request as not done if no further explanation is mentioned. If the reason need to stay private, please email stewards@wikimedia.org (and ideally, put the ticket ID here, so we can easily find the mail -- ticket ID should come via an automated email). Thanks! Martin Urbanec (talk) 11:14, 14 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Pinging @Nattes à chat instead, as the requestor got renamed in the meantime. Martin Urbanec (talk) 12:13, 14 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Not done no response from requester. — xaosflux Talk 13:07, 28 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for SIR SUCCESS (NAA JAHINFO)

<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]
Not done no response from requester, global edits as recently as today show they are able to contribute. — xaosflux Talk 13:08, 28 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for Yusancky

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]
Thank you very much!Thank you very much! I've applied for it locally. Yusancky (talk) 14:51, 22 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for Will Thompson

Per UTRS #77142 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 17:00, 8 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Replied -- Amanda (she/her) 00:02, 9 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for Tcit

Per UTRS #77190 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 14:00, 9 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for 人间百态

User located in mainland China needs global IP block exemption for editing Wikidata etc. by certain proxy. Thank you. --人间百态,独尊变态(讨论) 01:16, 14 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@人间百态: I have granted you IPBE flag locally, please check if it works well. Stang 13:07, 16 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for giving me IPBE flag but I still apply for GIPBE. This is because I now need GIPBE for anti-sabotage on other sites.--人间百态,独尊变态(讨论) 07:22, 24 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for Renaud C. Cayla

Per UTRS #77360 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 09:00, 14 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for Huggums537

Hello. I was finally granted the exemption on my local enWiki, and I had also previously requested here, but the request here went dormant due to the long backlog at my local Wiki. My request here was dependent on getting approval on my local Wiki. I'm resubmitting my request here on the same premise as the previous request. Thanks. Huggums537 (talk) 12:15, 14 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I think it might also be a good idea to ping @Base and Vermont: since they participated in the previous request. Thanks. Huggums537 (talk) 20:12, 14 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I guess I should add that there have been no changes since the previous request. I still travel for work on public wifi with the same concerns for security and privacy mentioned in the previous request. Thanks. Huggums537 (talk) 06:49, 16 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for sarahahmed18

Per UTRS #77419 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 12:00, 15 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for Xiumuzidiao

Per UTRS #77465 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 15:00, 16 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

To the stewards: this user want to edit commons and wikidata (in mainland China), please give him the rights. Thx. Hehua (talk) 01:44, 22 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for Dominic

Per UTRS #77556 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 02:00, 21 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for Quintolus

Per UTRS #77677 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 21:00, 21 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for Macdanpets

I discovered I just get blocked by bot occasionally with just no cause. Right now I want to participate in translation a thon by Yoruba user group, where am also a leader, thanks, --Macdanpets (talk) 16:05, 23 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for Андреус Анатолий

Per UTRS #77772 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 18:00, 23 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for Xiao niu er

Per UTRS #77807 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 06:00, 24 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for cjesch

Per UTRS #77815 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 12:00, 24 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP Block Exempt for ELSTEINH

Per UTRS #77912 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 12:00, 27 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.

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.

Abuse filter helper for zzuuzz

Not ending before 20:16, 28 August 2023 (UTC)

Hi. I'm mostly active on enwiki, where I'm an admin and checkuser. I usually find myself dealing with long term abuse and chronic disruption, much of which is cross-wiki. To help with this I'm requesting non-temporary global AFH in order to view filters and filter hits from other wikis. This will mostly be useful in informing sockpuppet investigations with a cross-wiki element and helping counter cross-wiki abuse. I've a lot of experience with the enwiki abuse filter, and I'm thinking there might also be some scope for some cross-wiki filter suggestions or coordination. Thanks. ---- zzuuzz (talk) 20:16, 21 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

add global VRT permissions agents for Materialscientist

Thanks, --Krd 14:50, 28 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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