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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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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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 SCP-2000

Status: In progress

Wiki: meta.wikimedia.org (list 'crats • bot policy • summary • 'crats rights)
User: SCP-2000 (talk • edits • logs • UserRights • activity • CentralAuth • email • verify 2FA)

Not ending before 14:14 16 June 2026 (UTC)

Hello, I am SCP-2000, current global rollbacker and zhwiki sysop. The reason I need the global rename permission is that when I handle unblock requests on zhwiki, I frequently need to deal with username change requests. I believe obtaining this permission can help me to handle the unblock request smoothly. If I am become the Global renamer, I will also help to handle the rename request where the new username is written in Chinese / Cantonese. I have already read the Global rename policy and Global renamers. Thank you for your consideration and look forwards for your comments. --SCP-2000 14:14, 2 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

User:SCP-2000, how are unblock requests on zh-wp related to rename requests? Der-Wir-Ing ("DWI") talk 14:54, 2 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Der-Wir-Ing Some of account were blocked due to their promotional username, and they would send the unblock request to our private mailing list. In their request, they would mention that they want to change to a new username. However, since I don't have global renaming permission, I can't handle their request by myself. Thank you. SCP-2000 15:47, 2 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support --Der-Wir-Ing ("DWI") talk 17:16, 2 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support --Divinations (talk) 17:32, 2 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support --Ibrahim.ID (talk) 18:28, 2 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support PieWriter (talk) 01:53, 3 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Strong support Yours sincerely, Exusiai 彼女の愛は、甘くて痛い。 03:20, 3 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support! Wassim^talk 05:20, 3 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support --Saroj (talk) 09:13, 3 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support Best of luck to you, SCP-2000! Sincerely, Qədir (talk) 09:46, 3 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support 好 aqurs 🍧 10:02, 3 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support Trusted user 𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓪𝓷기나ㅏㄴ(T/C) 10:27, 3 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support --Ameisenigel (talk) 12:06, 3 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support ~ Yahya (talk • contribs) 15:05, 3 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support --V0lkanic (talk) 20:26, 3 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support Borhan (talk) 03:30, 4 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support ToadetteEdit (talk) 14:43, 4 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support Looks good! EggRoll97 (talk) 20:17, 4 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support Jianhui67^{talk★contribs} 15:05, 5 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support Sakurase (talk) 17:28, 5 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support. DARIO SEVERI (talk) 03:23, 6 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support--Infinite0694 (Talk) 05:08, 6 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support Legit request. VortexPhantom (talk) 11:08, 6 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support NDG (talk) 11:19, 6 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support --SanBonne (talk) 13:02, 6 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support 浅村しき (talk) 14:02, 6 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support Regards, ZI Jony ^(Talk) 14:11, 6 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support Ren Jian (Talk) 03:03, 7 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support – DreamRimmer ■ 12:19, 8 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support · · · 🌸 Rachmat04 · 🍵 01:55, 10 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support--Taiwanese Elephant🐘(talk|contribs) 15:44, 10 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support--XiaoFui (talk) 05:32, 12 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support – Destinyokhiria (talk) 05:53, 12 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support SonalDahanayaka (talk) 08:32, 15 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Global rename for V0lkanic

Status: In progress

Wiki: meta.wikimedia.org (list 'crats • bot policy • summary • 'crats rights)
User: V0lkanic (talk • edits • logs • UserRights • activity • CentralAuth • email • verify 2FA)

Not ending before 20:03 24 June 2026 (UTC)

Hello, my name is V0lkanic and I'd like to ask the community to grant me the global renamer right. I have been an admin on Czech Wikipedia since late 2024 (previously being an arbcom member between 2024 and 2025), in the past I also used to work on Slovak Wikipedia, where I am a patroller and rollbacker. Recently I also once again joined the VRT team for info-cs queue, previously being a member between 2023 and 2024. I am applying for this right solely for the purpose of being able to process the requests sent on the Czech noticeboard (and just in case also the Slovak one as well) for username changes. I have already cooperated on this with steward and renamer Martin Urbanec informing him about new requests being added to the noticeboard since around late 2025. Besides Czech and Slovak, I am also mostly fluent in English and can partly speak German, but as stated, I would only like to handle the requests submitted in Czech (and Slovak) language. I have read the Global renamers policy and the Global rename policy. I appreciate your feedback! --V0lkanic (talk) 20:03, 10 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Support For quite some time, V0lkanic has been supporting me in evaluating the global rename requests at cs.wikipedia. I consider him to be familiar with the global rename rules and I trust he will double check before acting, especially when dealing with new or uncommon situations, as this is what he has been doing when serving in his other roles (most importantly, as VRT agent, when treating delicate tickets). Good luck, --Martin Urbanec (talk) 20:46, 10 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support per above. --Saroj (talk) 04:39, 11 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support Sincerely, Qədir (talk) 07:14, 11 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support 𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓪𝓷기나ㅏㄴ(T/C) 07:19, 11 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support V0lkanic has my full trust in this. --Jan Myšák (talk) 07:52, 11 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support ToadetteEdit (talk) 08:26, 11 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support PieWriter (talk) 08:28, 11 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support per Martin. Thanks for volunteering! shb (t • c) 08:49, 11 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support – DreamRimmer ■ 09:19, 11 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support NDG (talk) 12:02, 11 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support Divinations (talk) 12:12, 11 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
SupportDer-Wir-Ing ("DWI") talk 14:48, 11 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support--Infinite0694 (Talk) 17:10, 11 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support --Ameisenigel (talk) 19:08, 11 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support Jianhui67^{talk★contribs} 17:09, 12 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support · · · 🌸 Rachmat04 · 🍵 14:51, 13 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support EggRoll97 (talk) 19:12, 14 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support SonalDahanayaka (talk) 08:32, 15 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Support --SanBonne (talk) 09:17, 15 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Global rename for Aelxen

Status: In progress

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

Not ending before 12:49 29 June 2026 (UTC)

I would like to obtain the Global Renamer right to help process username change requests across Wikimedia projects. I am an experienced contributor on the French Wikipedia, where I serve as an Interface Administrator, Abuse Filter Manager, and VRT member. These roles require trust, discretion, and familiarity with advanced tools. I would be pleased to use this experience to assist the global community with username renames in a timely and careful manner.

Kind regards. Aelxen ^{Équipe EBRC} 12:49, 15 June 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 David.C.LOK

Status: In progress

Global user: David.C.LOK (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

I am a contributor from Hong Kong, primarily contributing photographs and media content to Wikimedia Commons. I also participate in Chinese Wikipedia and occasionally make image-related improvements and maintenance edits across other Wikimedia projects, including Meta-Wiki and Wikimedia Commons.

I regularly travel between Hong Kong and mainland China for photography and documentation purposes. During my stays in mainland China, access to Wikimedia projects may require the use of VPN services or other network configurations. As a result, I may be affected by global IP blocks or proxy restrictions that prevent me from editing, uploading files, or maintaining existing contributions.

I am requesting Global IP Block Exemption so that I can continue contributing photographs, uploading media files, and performing image-related maintenance work across Wikimedia projects while travelling.

I understand Wikimedia policies and will use this permission only for constructive contributions and legitimate editing activities.

Thank you for your consideration.--David.C.LOK (talk) 10:43, 5 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for SonalDahanayaka

Status: In progress

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

Hello Stewards,

I am an active contributor on Wikimedia projects. Because I travel between different countries and also use VPNs, shared networks, and the Tor Browser as my default browser, I am often affected by global IP blocks. These blocks prevent me from editing or continuing my contributions, even though my edits are constructive and policy-compliant.

I previously received a local IP block exemption on Wikidata, but since I also contribute on English Wikipedia and Sinhala projects, I am now requesting a Global IP block exemption. This would allow me to continue contributing productively across all Wikimedia projects without interruption, regardless of whether I am traveling or using VPN/Tor connections.

I fully understand and agree to follow all Wikimedia policies and guidelines, and I will use this right responsibly only for constructive and legitimate editing purposes.

Thank you very much for your consideration. --SonalDahanayaka (talk) 14:25, 8 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for Heer Rayy

Status: In progress

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

Hello Stewards,

I am a long-time contributor to Chinese Wikipedia (User:Heer Rayy, 800+ edits since 2026) and active across multiple Wikimedia projects, including Meta-Wiki and the English Wikipedia.

I am currently based in China, where direct access to Wikimedia projects is restricted by the Great Firewall. As a result, I regularly need to use VPN services or other network configurations to contribute. These connections are often subject to global IP blocks or proxy restrictions, which prevent me from editing, reviewing drafts, or maintaining existing contributions across wikis.

I am requesting Global IP Block Exemption so that I can continue making constructive contributions to Wikimedia projects — particularly translation work between zhwiki and enwiki, and technical maintenance on Meta — without being affected by IP-based restrictions.

I understand Wikimedia policies and commit to using this permission only for legitimate editing activities and constructive contributions.

Thank you for your consideration. --Heer Rayy (talk) 15:57, 15 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Global IP block exempt for Ranjithsiji

Status: Done

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

I am a bureaucrat in Malayalam Wikipedia, Project coordinator at Wikimedians of Kerala User Group. I am using a TOTP and Yubikey to login. I am a long-time contributor to Malayalam Wikipeida, Wikimedia Commons, Wikidata and other projects.

I am currently based in India. I am contributing from various mobile networks which has dynamic IP ranges. Some time I got blocked from editing in some wikis due to IP blocks.

I am requesting Global IP Block Exemption so that I can continue making contributions, sometime critical to projects. I fully understand and agree to follow all Wikimedia policies and guidelines. thank you for your consideration, --Ranjithsiji (talk) 17:35, 15 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Are these blocks that seem inappropriate? The fix for bad blocks should be to adjust or remove the block, not bypass the block. — xaosflux ^Talk 18:07, 15 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Due to some of the IP blocks I cannot edit English Wikipedia, Wikimedia commons sometimes. So if I am exempted then I can edit even the IP is blocked. Usually these blocks are on an IP range not single one. Ranjithsiji (talk) 18:28, 15 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

The question was if you think these are just bad blocks, such as blocks that should not apply to logged in users (or anyone). For example, blocks listed as "open proxies" for networks that are not actually open proxies anymore. — xaosflux ^Talk 18:32, 15 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

The situations I faced was when I logged into English Wikipedia then the page says you cannot edit because the IP is blocked. In most of the time the range is blocked. So even I disconnect my internet and connect again then IP range is not changing and I cannot edit. This not due to my bad behaviour. Sometime I am assigned to another IP range and suddenly everything is fine. I am not editing from open proxies or VPN services It is a mobile internet with dynamic address allocation. Still these blocks affect me. When I am editing from my home network everything is fine. So sometimes I stop editing due to this problem. Ranjithsiji (talk) 18:40, 15 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Done I've added a temporary exemption for you. You seem to be missing my point above, if you are finding blocks that shouldn't be in place they best way to help everyone is to ask to have the blocks reviewed. — xaosflux ^Talk 18:47, 15 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I got that. But to apply for a review: First I need to get an unblocked IP, that is not happening most of the time. Second I don't know somebody from that IP range still doing bad things to wiki (This is dynamic mobile internet ranges). Thank you for adding me into exemption. If I face the same problem in future then I will try to ask again. Regards, Ranjithsiji (talk) 18:52, 15 June 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.

Requests for global rollback permissions

Requests for global sysop permissions

Requests for global rename permissions

Global rename for SCP-2000

Global rename for V0lkanic

Global rename for Aelxen

Requests for global IP block exemption

Global IP block exempt for David.C.LOK

Global IP block exempt for SonalDahanayaka

Global IP block exempt for Heer Rayy

Global IP block exempt for Ranjithsiji

Requests for other global permissions

See also