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This page is for requests to have stewards grant or revoke administrator, bureaucrat, checkuser, and oversight rights on Wikimedia projects which do not have a local permissions procedure. Minimum voting requirements are listed here.

Old sections are archived. The list of archives is below.

  • Requests for bot flags are handled at SRB, and requests for global permissions are handled at SRGP.
  • If you are requesting adminship or bureaucratship, and your wiki has a local bureaucrat, submit your request to that user or to the relevant local request page (index).
  • For urgent requests, such as to combat large-scale vandalism on a small wiki, contact a steward in the #wikimedia-stewardsconnect IRC channel. In emergencies, type !steward in the channel to get the attention of stewards. Otherwise, you can type @steward for non-urgent help.
  • All processed requests are automatically archived after 24 hours of no activity. Use {{PinSRP}} on a request section to prevent it from being archived, or {{ArchiveNowSRP}} to archive a request section as soon as possible.

Other than requests to remove your own access or emergencies, please only make requests here after gaining the on-wiki approval of your local community.

Quick navigation: Administrator | Interface administrator | Bureaucrat | CheckUser | Oversight | Removal of access | Miscellaneous | Global permissions

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Cross-wiki requests
Meta-Wiki requests

Using this page

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1. Place the following code at the bottom of the appropriate section below: 

==== Username@xxproject ====
{{sr-request
 |status    = <!-- Don't change this line -->
 |domain    = <!-- Such as en.wikibooks -->
 |user name = 
 |discussion= 
}}
(your remarks) ~~~~

2. Fill in the values:

  • domain: the wiki's URL domain (like "ex.wikipedia" or "meta.wikimedia").
  • user name: the name of the user whose rights are to be changed (like "Exampleuser"). In case this is for multiple users, leave this field blank and give a list of these users in your remarks.
  • discussion: a link to the local vote or discussion about the rights change (for example, "[[ex:Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship#ExampleUser]]"). This should normally be for at least one week, but no more than three weeks (if so, you'll need to restart the process).

3. If anything is missing from your request, a steward will request more information.

Confirmation of signing confidentiality agreement

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Certain permissions (notably CheckUser and Oversight) additionally require users to sign a confidentiality agreement. Users requesting these permissions must make a request below, and must also sign the confidentiality agreement with the Wikimedia Foundation. The request is placed on hold temporarily, until the receipt has been formally confirmed by the Office.

Requests

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COPY THE FOLLOWING CODE to the bottom of the appropriate section below: 

==== User name@xxproject ====
{{sr-request
  |status     = <!--don't change this line-->
  |domain     =<!-- Such as en.wikibooks -->
  |user name  =
  |discussion = 
}}

Administrator access

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See Administrator for information about this user group.

  • MediaWiki interface translations are done at translatewiki.net. Please do not request administrator access solely for that purpose; your request will be declined.
  • Stewards: Please use {{Systmp}} for approved temporary requests.

Requests for removal of access should be posted at the section below.

Please start a new discussion about requesting the permission on the local village pump, administrators' noticeboard or a designated page for requesting permissions each time you request or renew adminship.

  • Discussions should be open for seven days. Please request adminship here seven days after discussions started. This page is not the place for any discussions or votes. (For wikis with few active users, it is OK to have no comments.)
  • If you only want adminship for specific tasks, please state for how long and for which tasks you need it. Otherwise stewards will decide whether to assign permanent adminship and the duration of adminship. See Steward requests/Permissions/Minimum voting requirements.

Altronic@gdwiktionary

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Status:    Done

I'm requesting Administrator access as there are no other active administrators or bureaucrats. I asked if anyone else was active in this discussion 20 days ago and got no response, and the last added administrator hasn't been active in over 5 years. Altronic (talk) 15:35, 16 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Done Granted for 3 months to expire on 2026-10-21. To prolong your (interface) adminship, please start another election a few days before your temporary access expires, and after a week post your request again to this page. Thanks. --Martin Urbanec (talk) 10:14, 21 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

WikiPinakpani@sat.wiktionary

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Status:    In progress

I would like to respectfully request the community to consider my candidacy for the position of Administrator on Santali Wiktionary. I have been contributing to the Wikimedia movement and am deeply interested in supporting the growth, development, and improvement of Santali Wiktionary. I would like to use the administrator tools responsibly to help maintain the project, combat vandalism, support contributors, improve content quality, and assist in the development of the Santali language edition. If granted the administrator rights, I promise to use them carefully, transparently, and only for the benefit of Santali Wiktionary and its community. I will respect Wikimedia policies, community consensus, and the principles of collaboration and openness. I kindly request the community to review my contributions and consider my request. I welcome your questions, suggestions, and feedback. Thank you for your time and consideration. With respect WikiPinakpaniWikiPinakpani (talk) 06:25, 18 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Please my request processed it. WikiPinakpani (talk) 10:38, 21 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

QueerEcofeminist@mr.wikibooks

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Status:    On hold

Please grant me the admin and interface admin rights, longer period will ensure longer work. thanks QueerEcofeminist🌈 07:11, 18 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

 On hold until 22 July 2026. —MdsShakil (talk) 18:10, 18 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Kvazimodo@kaawikipedia

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Status:    Done

Hello, I'm about to become a (temporary) administrator for the third time. I would like to get a permanent administrator (indicated in the discussion). Thanks! --Kvazimodo (talk) 09:28, 20 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

My administrator privileges expire in five hours. Can an active steward authorize me? Thanks! --Kvazimodo (talk) 08:22, 21 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Done Granted for 2 years to expire on 2028-07-21. To prolong your (interface) adminship, please start another election a few days before your temporary access expires, and after a week post your request again to this page. Thanks. AramilFeraxa (talk) 09:17, 21 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@AramilFeraxa, thank you. But why wasn't permanent administrator privileges granted? --Kvazimodo (talk) 10:07, 21 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Hi @Kvazimodo. Kaawiki isn't big enough to have permanent administrators. AramilFeraxa (talk) 12:29, 21 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Bokareis@gotwikipedia

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Status:    Done

Hello, considering that my adminship expired and maintenance is needed in the wikipedia again, I'd like to apply for administrator on the Gothic Wikipedia again. In the discussion people voted for a 6 month adminship. Bokareis (talk) 13:51, 20 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Done Granted for 1 year to expire on 2027-07-21. To prolong your (interface) adminship, please start another election a few days before your temporary access expires, and after a week post your request again to this page. Thanks. AramilFeraxa (talk) 09:18, 21 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

محک@glkwp

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Status:    In progress

I'm requesting Administrator access as there are no other active and local administrators or bureaucrats. Mrнк (گپ) 22:17, 21 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Interface administrator access

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See Interface admin for information about this user group.

  • If you are requesting adminship and the interface admin at the same time, you can file one request in administrator section and state you want interface adminship as well.
  • MediaWiki interface translations are done at translatewiki.net. Please do not request interface administrator access solely for that purpose; your request will be declined.
  • Since the end of 2018, all interface administrators are required to have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled. Please, enable it before posting your request here.
  • Stewards: Please use {{Systmp}} for approved temporary requests.

Requests for removal of access should be posted at the section below.

Please start a new discussion about requesting the permission on the local village pump, administrators' noticeboard or a designated page for requesting permissions each time you request or renew interface adminship.

  • Discussions should be open for seven days. Please request interface adminship here seven days after discussions started. This page is not the place for any discussions or votes. (For wikis with few active users, it is OK to have no comments.)
  • If you only want interface adminship for specific tasks, please state for how long and for which tasks you need it. Otherwise stewards will decide whether to assign permanent interface adminship and the duration of interface adminship. See Steward requests/Permissions/Minimum voting requirements.

User:IJzeren Jan@Interslavic Wikipedia

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Status:    Done

Greetings! Sorry to bother you again, but I just noticed I can't get the interface of Interslavic Wikipedia (for example: MediaWiki:Edittools) working properly without Interface administrator rights. I am already permanent administrator of isvwiki, and below I also filed a request for (temporary) importing rights. For the record, I have 2FA enabled. Regards, IJzeren Jan (talk) 15:49, 6 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Pages such as w:isv:MediaWiki:Edittools do not require this permission, can you point to any pages you are having a problem with? — xaosflux Talk 12:35, 13 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Edittools doesn't work properly without isv:MediaWiki:Edittools/styles.css. IJzeren Jan (talk) 18:44, 13 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]
OK, yes MediaWiki .js/.css pages need int-admin. — xaosflux Talk 19:23, 13 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@IJzeren Jan - like below, would a month suffice? — xaosflux Talk 19:27, 13 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Undoubtedly so! Just in case, let me ask this in advance: when there will be some CSS issue in the future and there is no interface admin on the project, where should requests be made? IJzeren Jan (talk) 20:05, 13 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Steward requests/Miscellaneous. Neriah - 💬 - 22:11, 13 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks! IJzeren Jan (talk) 22:18, 13 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Now that I think of it, a month will certainly do for setting up everything. However, I will occasionally have to file the same request in the future. Thing is, for example, that our script converter works on JavaScript and will need to be updated from time to time. When such a situation arises, it would be helpful if it can be done quickly and without organizing a voting procedure. IJzeren Jan (talk) 20:17, 17 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Done for 3 months. I don't see mention of int adminship listed explicitly, which is why I'm granting this in a time-limited way (to allow setting up the new wiki). If it becomes needed long-term, feel free to re-request (with a discussion) and it'll be granted more long term. --Martin Urbanec (talk) 10:21, 21 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you very much! You are right that I didn't write it explicitly, although I did kind of mention it indirectly as one of the things that needed to be done. Truth is, I wasn't immediately aware of this new role at all, because in the past, I could do those things as an ordinary admin. Anyway, three months should be more than enough for setting everything up. If necessary, I might come back in the future! Regards, IJzeren Jan (talk) 23:50, 21 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat access

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See Bureaucrat for information about this user group.
  • In principle, requests for temporary bureaucrat access are not granted.
  • A small project does not need bureaucrats. Currently whether a promotion is valid or not is decided by stewards. See here for a guideline.
  • Since 2026, all bureaucrats are required to have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled. Please, enable it before posting your request here.

Requests for removal of access should be posted at the section below.

CheckUser access

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See CheckUser policy for information about this user group and the policy governing the use of this tool.
  • To request CheckUser information, see Steward requests/Checkuser. This is the place to request CheckUser access.
  • One-time CheckUser access is not permitted and temporary access is only used by Stewards or when the mandate of the CUs has an expiry date specified in local policies.
  • Since 2026, all CheckUsers are required to have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled. Please, enable it before posting your request here.

Oversight access

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See Oversight policy for information about this user group and the policy governing the use of this tool.
  • To request to have content oversighted, ask for a steward in #wikimedia-stewardsconnect and contact a steward privately. This section is for requesting access to the Oversight tool.
  • For contact details about oversighters across the wikis, refer to this page.
  • Note that temporary Oversight access is not permitted and temporary status is only used by Stewards .
  • Since 2026, all oversighters are required to have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled. Please, enable it before posting your request here.
  • When a new user is assigned to this group, please add them to this list.

Miscellaneous requests

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Requests for permissions that don't fit in other sections belong here. Importer rights can be granted on most wikis by stewards only. Please gain local community consensus before posting a new section here.

Note that the following types of permissions requests belong on separate pages:

  • SRB — Local or global bot status
  • SRGP — Global permissions

User:IJzeren Jan@Interslavic Wikipedia (importer)

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Status:    Done

Greetings! As of today, I am admin of isvwiki.[1] What I didn't immediately realize, however, is that I need additional "importUpload" rights in order to transfer pages and especially page histories from our pre-Incubator wiki at Miraheze,[2] which has been in existence since 2007. After the test wiki in the Incubator was created, several people started copying pages from Miraheze manually, without their pages histories, which obviously was done with the best of intentions but violates copyright nevertheless. To prevent that from happening, I initially asked for a possibility to have the Miraheze files imported into the Incubator, but was advised to wait with the merger until isvwiki would get its own subdomain instead (here) – which is now the case. So, what I am asking for is "importUpload" rights for a short period, I think one month will do. Once it's done, we can finally close the wiki at Miraheze. For the record, the uploading thing is also covered in the discussion/vote. Thanks in advance! IJzeren Jan (talk) 21:14, 2 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

How is the license compatibility going back almost 20 years on that external project? — xaosflux Talk 19:27, 13 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]
The license has been the same as Wikipedia's from the very beginning. That was the case in all wikis we used before Interslavic received its ISO 639-3 code, because the idea was that it one day it might evolve into a "real" Wikipedia, which is now the case indeed. The same thing was done for Kotava, Lingua Franca Nova and Toki Pona. I believe it's all written here, but don't ask me about copyrights. I am a linguist, not a lawyer. IJzeren Jan (talk) 20:04, 13 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]
To be more precise, it's Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0, i.e. indeed the same licence as Wikipedia itself. Hope that helps! IJzeren Jan (talk) 12:21, 15 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Done For 3 months, to allow setting things up. If this becomes necessary permanently, feel free to re-request, shouldn't be a problem. It is also possible to set up trans-wiki importing (from other Wikimedia projects); I'm happy to help with setting that up if needed. --Martin Urbanec (talk) 10:20, 21 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! I'm quite sure the current method with XML files works pretty fine, and once that is done, there won't be anything else left to import. But just in case, I'll remember your kind offer. Best, IJzeren Jan (talk) 23:54, 21 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Removal of access

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  • If you're requesting the removal of your own permissions, make sure you're logged in to your account. If you have multiple flags, specify which you want removed. Stewards may delay your request a short time to ensure you have time to rethink your request (see previous discussion on 24 hour delays); the rights will not be restored by stewards once they are removed.
  • To request the removal of another user's permissions, you must gain consensus on the local wiki first. When there is community consensus that the user's access should be removed, provide a link to the discussion, with a brief explanation of the reason for the request, and summarize the results of discussion. However, as bureaucrats of some wikis may remove users from the administrator or bureaucrat group, please see also a separate list of these specific wikis.
  • To request the removal of another user's permissions for inactivity, link to your local inactivity policy. If your site does not have inactivity policy, the global policy Admin activity review applies.
  • See the instructions above for adding new requests. Please post new requests at the bottom of the section.

Citrat@trwiki

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Status:    In progress
— The preceding unsigned comment was added by ~2026-37071-85 (talk) 2026-06-26T11:42:32 (UTC)
Is there a local prodecure for revoking admin rights, and is this the correct venue (rather than a request at tr:Vikipedi:Hizmetlilik başvurusu)? The participation in the request seems to be quite low. EPIC (talk) 12:28, 26 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
there's supposed to be a local procedure but the structure and execution of procedures is something that's overall spotty in the tr.wiki, not helped by the fact that admin recall's by the community are exceedingly rare (which had happened only once so far.) i believe that's the correct venue as hizmetlilik başvurusu is the place to elect new admins. ~2026-37942-69 (talk) 18:23, 2 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

SimonYamaha@global

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Status:    Done

Last visible action, a log, more than a year ago at 20 July 2025, 10:09:15 (UTC) on itwiki. Per the policy, GIPBE rights should be removed. Thanks! – DreamRimmer ■ 11:11, 20 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Done shb (t • c) 13:52, 20 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

See also

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

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