Steward requests/Global permissions

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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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SRGR

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.

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 -->
}}
::''Not ending before {{subst:#time:H:i, j F Y (T)|+5 days}}''

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.

Please note that Global sysops 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 a global account ;
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:H:i, j F Y (T)|+2 week}}''

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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SRGREN

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:

You have a global account;
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 -->
}}
::''Not ending before {{subst:#time:H:i, j F Y (T)|+2 week}}''

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 Little Sunshine

Status: In progress

Wiki: meta.wikimedia.org (list 'crats • bot policy • summary • 'crats rights)
User: Little Sunshine (talk • edits • logs • UserRights • activity • CentralAuth • email • verify 2FA)

Not ending before 20:01, 26 April 2026 (UTC)

Hi,

I am a sysop on the Portuguese Wikipedia, where I mainly patrol recent changes. This often involves notifying accounts with inappropriate usernames, blocking them after the grace period, and unblocking users once they have renamed. Having the global rename right would allow me to handle these cases more efficiently and assist with the global backlog when needed.

Recently, I proposed and implemented the new username policy on Portuguese Wikipedia, based on the English policy. I also created a tracking category to monitor users blocked for inappropriate usernames who have since been renamed.

I am a native Portuguese speaker with near-fluent English and am willing to ask for help when necessary.

Thank you, Little Sunshine (talk) 20:02, 12 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Support – DreamRimmer ■ 00:32, 13 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support PieWriter (talk) 02:43, 13 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support --Saroj (talk) 02:52, 13 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support Trusted user 𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓪𝓷기나ㅏㄴ(T/C) 04:15, 13 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support – DARIO SEVERI (talk) 04:41, 13 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support — Borschts^Talk 05:09, 13 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support Jianhui67^{talk★contribs} 05:51, 13 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support NDG (talk) 08:02, 13 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support Tenshi! (Talk page) 10:12, 13 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support valid reason. Borhan (talk) 10:21, 13 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support --Jan Myšák (talk) 11:58, 13 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support Seems fine. Ternera (talk) 13:42, 13 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support ~~Of course, because I'm a sunshine supporter, after all.~~ → Seems OK. --نوفاك اتشمان (talk) 16:38, 13 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support ToadetteEdit (talk) 05:49, 14 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support Sincerely, Qədir (talk) 11:54, 14 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support HurricaneZeta (talk) 15:59, 14 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support—Teles «Talk ˱_{C L @ S}˲» 22:48, 14 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support --Count Count (talk) 15:56, 15 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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

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.

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 have a global account ;
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 JaydenChao

Status: In progress

Global user: JaydenChao (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

I occasionally need to use a VPN due to network connectivity issues, which results in my IP being affected by global blocks. This makes it difficult for me to edit consistently.

I am a constructive contributor with over 1000 edits and would like to continue contributing without interruption. I will follow all Wikimedia policies and use this permission only for legitimate editing purposes.

Thank you. --JaydenChao (talk) 10:02, 30 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

What is the nature of this "connectivity issue"? — xaosflux ^Talk 13:07, 30 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

My internet connection can occasionally be unreliable or affected by IP blocks, so I sometimes need to use a VPN to maintain stable access to Wikimedia projects. However, VPN IPs are often globally blocked, which interrupts my editing.

For reference, I have already been granted IP block exemption on Chinese Wikipedia after review, and have continued to contribute constructively.

I am requesting global IP block exemption to allow consistent editing across projects, and I will continue to follow all applicable policies. JaydenChao (talk) 13:22, 30 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Blevan7 (talk · contribs)

Status: Locally handled

I am requesting a Global IP Block Exemption. I am an editor on English Wikipedia. I am currently unable to log in to the Georgian Wikipedia (ka.wiki) because my ISP's IP range (2607:FB90::/32) is subject to a global block by Xaosflux. This is preventing the SUL (Single User Login) handshake, causing "cookie errors" and login failures on the Georgian project. Blevan7 (talk) 14:41, 16 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Done @Blevan7: I've attached your account to kawiki, please try again. — xaosflux ^Talk 14:43, 16 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you very much, it works now. Blevan7 (talk) 14:53, 16 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

For any other projects - note there is currently a wide block for not-logged-in users on T-MOBILE (the network range you listed above). If you have access to a non-T-MOBILE connection, logging in there will attach your account as expected. — xaosflux ^Talk 15:17, 16 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Got it. Thank you very much again. Blevan7 (talk) 19:05, 16 March 2026 (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:

You are logged in on this wiki;
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 {{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 -->
}}
<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.

2026 Ombuds Commission

Hello, we are ready to appoint the 2026 Ombuds Commission. As you know, this will involve adding user rights to new members. Could you please action these users for the relevant user rights. We have verified that each user has signed the ANPDP and enabled 2FA, but please double-check that for surety's sake. SRGP posts intimidate me, please don't hesitate to let me know if I've done it wrong somehow

The following users are incoming to the Ombuds Commission and need the related user right(s):

Status: Done

Global user: Mehman (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Discussion: [1]
Signature: diff

Status: Done

Global user: Chinmayee Mishra (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Discussion: [2]
Signature: diff

Status: Done

Global user: Jnanaranjan sahu (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Discussion: [3]
Signature: diff

Status: Done

Global user: MrJaroslavik (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Discussion: [4]
Signature: diff

The following users are exiting the Ombuds Commission and need the related right(s) removed:

Status: Done

Global user: Emufarmers (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Discussion: [5]

Status: Done

Global user: Renvoy (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)
Discussion: [6]

Kbrown (WMF) (talk) 04:53, 1 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Done Onwiki part is completed. I will contact the list admins for CheckUserWiki and list access. —MdsShakil (talk) 05:16, 1 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Requests for global rollback permissions

Requests for global sysop permissions

Requests for global rename permissions

Global rename for Little Sunshine

Requests for global IP block exemption

Global IP block exempt for JaydenChao

Blevan7 (talk · contribs)

Requests for other global permissions

2026 Ombuds Commission

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