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).
Please note that Global rollbackers discussions are not votes. Comments must present specific points in favor of or against a user's approval.
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 -->
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::''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 (other than requests that are unlikely to pass under any circumstances, no other 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.
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 -->
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:''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.
Hello! As someone who has previously done quite a bit of xwiki maintenance/anti-vandalism work (primarily as a steward), and wishes to keep helping out on smaller projects as and when the need arises, I am requesting global sysop permissions. This desire has most recently come from my closing of this phabricator task (with my "sysadmin hat" on) and referring the user to potentially reach out to the GSs — I noticed there's as always work to be done on these smaller projects, and I have the experience to help.
For full transparency, I resigned my stewardship due in part to an incident in October 2022 which resulted in the loss of my checkuser/oversight permissions on the English Wikipedia. I regret my actions, and posted a public apology in May of 2023. I again here reaffirm my apologies, and hope my previous positive track record and desire to be helpful makes up for my mistakes. Many thanks — TheresNoTime (talk • they/them) 15:36, 12 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Support, but make sure to follow your own advice when needed (especially on taking a break). It's not common for someone to have these many chances from my experience, and I could see a different user being met with a less-pleasant response from the community. Leaderboard (talk) 16:30, 12 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Support seems like the issue leading to the previous resignation/removal of CUOS won't be replicated and would be unlikely to happen with GS tools anyway. Trusted overall, mistakes are allowed. – Ajraddatz (talk) 17:34, 13 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose Sorry, but I am still hesitant even though it has been a year since the incident. I may support in a year or two (and understand your apology and thank you for making one), but now is too early – maybe at the end of the year I'll consider. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs)10:55, 14 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I honestly don't see TNT being much active in the area that requires this toolset. The motivation here seems to be the declined task but GS/R suggests that the requests are being dealt with promptly. It's not actually lack of trust that concerns me, but general lack of activity on the area.--BRP ever17:26, 15 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Support Obviously trusted user who has access across multiple advanced (both technical and non-technical) userrights. Also, even if they are not active right now, I believe they can become more active in the long term. Sohom (talk) 16:44, 17 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Generally I would like to see someone being active in small-wiki-related issues before requesting GS, not the other way around. Being entrusted with specific user rights does not automatically guarantee the experience needed for different permissions. ~~~~ User:1234qwer1234qwer4 (talk)19:16, 18 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
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.
You are logged in on this wiki, and the account is part of your global account;
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 -->
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:''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.
Hello everyone. I would like to request global rename permission to assist rename request, specifically focus on the request from idwiki, my home wiki, very many users and i see with several usernames that do not comply with the local policy and directing them to change their name. Bureaucrats are rarely active nowadays and there is only one name changer from Indonesia. I have read and understood the policy. I am also a reviewer and Rollbacker and handle a lot vandals. Maybe I can help complete this task if given permission. Thanks
Question: Thanks for your request. I appreciate your interest in idwiki rename requests. Currently, there is a pending username change request on the idwiki rename venue. Could you please share how you would process this request if you were a renamer? – DreamRimmer (talk) 03:17, 15 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose - bit too light on experience side for these advanced permissions, sorry. I support if I see some evidence of extensive local involvement and trust, and/or extensive experience in processes similar to renaming (like account creation) or clerking rename request pages / helping users with rename requests. – Ajraddatz (talk) 23:26, 16 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Moral support This request is likely not going to pass, however please don't let this get you down if you're interested in contributing in this area. I would recommend to try to get some more experience both locally and cross-wiki, familiarize yourself further with the Global rename policy and the applicable local policies, and apply again in a few months. Not being a local admin isn't necessarilly a deal breaker for me however it would demonstrate a level of trust in using advanced permissions and that you're familiar with the local policies. Contributing in areas Ajraddatz mentioned above could be a good start. --KonstantinaG07 (talk) 14:24, 18 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose No demonstrated local experience. I don't care about too much of cross-wiki involvement but as Ajraddatz notes, I support if I see some evidence of extensive local involvement and trust, and else. ─ Aafī(talk)19:12, 18 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
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 stewardswikimedia.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.
If you want to edit the Chinese Wikipedia, usually global IP block exemptions will not help you. Please see this instruction to request a local IP block exemption.
Instructions for making a request
Before requesting global IP block exemption, make sure that:
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}}
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<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.
I have to use a proxy due to local policy, and I hope to be unblocked. I need to add cross-language links to newly created articles and submit my own images to Wikimedia.Thank you so much --Uyiliu2 (talk) 08:37, 13 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
The policy here refers to the policy of mainland China. I need to use a proxy to access and edit Wikimedia sites, but my IP is often blocked. Therefore, I hope to be granted GIPBE to avoid being affected. Thanks!--Uyiliu2 (talk) 05:56, 14 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, I applied for local IP exemption for the Chinese Wiki and English Wiki. I am from mainland China and had to use a proxy. Therefore, I was banned from all IP addresses. Then I was unable to use Wikimedia Foundation projects such as Wikidata normally. For example, I could not edit interlanguage links.--Uyiliu2 (talk) 10:14, 16 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Okay, good. If you applied for local IPBE on zhwiki & enwiki, you don't need Global IPBE anymore, right? Than you can withdraw this request. --TenWhile6 (talk | SWMT) 10:18, 16 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I’m afraid I cannot. I wish to use Wikimedia data and Wikimedia Commons normally, such as editing interlanguage links and uploading images to Wikimedia Commons. However, I am currently prohibited from doing so. Other than applying for GIPBE, do you have any other recommendations?If there is a better method, I would be very eager to try it.--Uyiliu2 (talk) 05:37, 17 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Maybe I didn’t explain clearly before.To give a brief summary, I am from mainland China.I need to use a proxy to access and edit Wikimedia sites, but my IP is blocked. Therefore, I hope to be granted GIPBE to avoid being affected. Thanks!--Uyiliu2 (talk) 10:19, 16 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I received my 2FA permission yesterday and now I need to request exempt. I’m about to start travelling for work and will be gone for 3 weeks a month. Hotels and airport lounges use proxies and with the amount of work I do on simple and wikidata and reports and such I do not want to run into blocks. I would appreciate this very much. Thanks! --Da LambTalk to me!Please don't eat da 🐑!21:34, 17 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Too soon after an unlock where the original lock reason was for abuse of multiple accounts, I think. Would recommend requesting local IPBE on simplewiki/wikidata if your main intent is to edit there via proxy. – Ajraddatz (talk) 19:59, 18 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Ajraddatz It was not locked for abuse of multiple accounts at all. I have been blocked on en-wiki since 2000. I was blocked on simple for incivility. I do not have other accounts. It was only locked after being blocked on 2 or more projects. This can be verified by @Vermont. Da LambTalk to me!Please don't eat da 🐑!20:09, 18 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Ah - there was a private conversation about this, I must have missed the rationale for the recent lock. I think either way, this is a bit too early from an unlock to be getting this sort of global permission, but I would encourage you to request locally if you want to edit via proxy during your trip. – Ajraddatz (talk) 20:12, 18 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Ajraddatz It is not a trip. This is actually going to be my new norm. I am gone for 3 weeks and home for 1. I will request it though on the locals and areas I edit. I thought it would just be easier. I need to be able to post here, though, for reports. How do I get ipexempt for meta, techwiki, testwiki, etc? I am on a lot of different sites as I am working on bots too. Da LambTalk to me!Please don't eat da 🐑!20:18, 18 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
This has already been declined and discussed privately between some stewards and won't need much more discussion. You can apply for exempts on wikis where you actively edit and need it, but for a global exempt, I too have to agree that it is a bit too soon. EPIC (talk)20:20, 18 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@EPIC I understand, but my questions aren't answered. How do I get ipexempt for meta, techwiki, testwiki, etc? The ones that are not normal wikis. My understanding is all proxies that are blocked are blocked everywhere so that will leave me unable to edit on the above ones I listed. Da LambTalk to me!Please don't eat da 🐑!20:23, 18 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
You can request IPBEs from local admins (preferrably on a page for admin help requests), but once again, IPBE should only be requested on projects where you actively edit. I've assigned you one on Wikidata for starters and I suggest perhaps requesting one on simplewiki as well if you need it. EPIC (talk)20:55, 18 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Ok. Then this can be archived. If I run into any problems, I will post in the IRC stewards channel. I noticed the IPExempt is only for one month, so I will need to request every month then. Thanks for all your help, EPIC! Da LambTalk to me!Please don't eat da 🐑!21:17, 18 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
The stewards channel would not be the place to advise of issues you would have, that would be for you to discuss with a local wiki and their process. Stewards channel is for global affairs, not local ones. Beyond that, the exemption time is at the determination of the local wiki. There is no theoretical limit. -- Amanda (she/her)03:15, 19 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
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}}}} ===
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|domain = global <!--don't change this line-->
|user name = {{subst:REVISIONUSER}}
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<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.
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=== <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=
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<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.