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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). Quick navigation: Global rollback Global sysop Global rename Global IP block exemption Other global rights Removal of access Local permissions Dynamic pages: List global group permissions List local group permissions

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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 (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.

Global rollback for NGC 54

Status:    In progress

• Global user: NGC 54 (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

Not ending before 3 December 2023 15:51 UTC

I do counter-vandalism work via SWViewer and TwinkleGlobal, and the global rolbacker rights would aid me. I have read the Global rollback policy. I became a wikimedian 4 years ago and a rowiki sysop 3 years ago. --NGC 54 (talk｜contribs) 15:51, 28 November 2023 (UTC)

• Edit war? —Yahya (talk • contribs.) 16:04, 28 November 2023 (UTC)

  @Yahya: If you mean that I should have stopped reverting once I have seen that the vandal was insistent and once I have seen that the vandal has been reported, and that I should have instead left the global sysops / stewards manage the vandal from now on, yes, I admit my wrong. If you mean something else, please explain. --NGC 54 (talk｜contribs) 11:44, 29 November 2023 (UTC)

•  Oppose as NGC 54 probably didn't bother reverting vandalism and spam on most small wikis (other than the Romanian language small wikis), and GR is a very high-trust global permission, as this will allow you to mark rollbacks as bot edits (with a certain script), not leave redirects when moving pages, etc. You are expected to revert just obvious vandalism and spam, not edit war. – 64andtim ^{(talk to me!)} 04:57, 29 November 2023 (UTC)
•  Support no concerns. --Mtarch11 (talk) 06:14, 29 November 2023 (UTC)
•  Support - XXBlackburnXx (talk) 06:27, 29 November 2023 (UTC)
• Neutral The edit war is problematic, but it was back in September. --SHB2000 (talk | contribs) 12:29, 29 November 2023 (UTC)

  About that edit war, this was most likely a case of a cross-wiki LTA; I've made a case about them here. – 64andtim ^(talk) 19:04, 29 November 2023 (UTC)

•  Support, because the edit war issue seems to be an isolated mistake and there isn't any other issue. Leaderboard (talk) 14:22, 29 November 2023 (UTC)
•  Support LGTM. --LR0725 ( Talk / Contribs ) 06:13, 30 November 2023 (UTC)
• Neutral Nadzik (talk) 18:11, 30 November 2023 (UTC)
•  Weak support Besides the ones NGC 54 mentions, I found other edit-war, such as @sat.wikipedia.org. However, the candidate seems to understand the points made, so I don't oppose. --Tmv (talk) 22:51, 30 November 2023 (UTC)
•  Support I just see one mistake --Ameisenigel (talk) 16:54, 1 December 2023 (UTC)
•  Weak support --V0lkanic (talk) 11:48, 2 December 2023 (UTC)

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: 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: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: 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: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 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. 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 Kaileeslight

Status:    In progress

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

Per UTRS #78457 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 10:00, 9 September 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for CigarZh

Status:    In progress

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

Per UTRS #78508 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 15:00, 10 September 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for InternetUserForever

Status:    On hold

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

Per UTRS #78513 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 22:00, 14 September 2023 (UTC)

 On hold Await response. -- Amanda (she/her) 20:54, 22 October 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Voidflow

Status:    In progress

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

Per UTRS #79075 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 11:00, 24 September 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for IgorMagic

Status:    In progress

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

Per UTRS #79142 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 21:00, 25 September 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Pirosmalac

Status:    On hold

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

Per UTRS #79147 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 23:00, 25 September 2023 (UTC)

Awaiting reply. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 16:20, 8 October 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Victor Paul-Hus

Status:    On hold

• Global user: Victor Paul-Hus (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

Per UTRS #79134 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 17:00, 28 September 2023 (UTC)

Awaiting reply. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 15:26, 8 October 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for MrPenguin21

Status:    On hold

• Global user: MrPenguin21 (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

Per UTRS #79299 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 23:00, 30 September 2023 (UTC)

Awaiting reply. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 15:15, 8 October 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Nullizer

Status:    In progress

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

Per UTRS #79995 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 06:00, 16 October 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for User670839245

Status:    In progress

• Global user: User670839245 (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

Per UTRS #80110 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 04:00, 20 October 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for XiTieShiZ

Status:    In progress

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

Per UTRS #80181 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 19:00, 20 October 2023 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Meiko21

Status:    In progress

• Global user: Meiko21 (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

Hello, I have recently had to use VPN and Proxy to contribute because the internet connection where I live is inherently poor and often intermittent. Because of using VPN, many times when I access projects I cannot edit them (Except for Vietnamese Wikipedia). I wish I was granted this permission so that I can contribute to many global projects of the organization. Thank you! --Meiko 10:04, 22 October 2023 (UTC)

We would need more details and it would likely involve us needing to speak about details you would not want public. Either a UTRS request or an email would be appropriate. -- Amanda (she/her) 15:54, 23 October 2023 (UTC)

@AmandaNP I just requested on UTRS please check

Username Meiko21 Meiko 13:53, 25 October 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Dey H.E

Status:    In progress

• Global user: Dey H.E (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

-Dey H.E (talk) 12:19, 26 October 2023 (UTC)

What is the reason you are seeking this flag? — xaosflux ^Talk 15:09, 26 November 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for keaidang

Status:    In progress

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

Per UTRS #80484 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 10:00, 29 October 2023 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Pp01902

Status:    In progress

• Global user: Pp01902 (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

Due to my ISP, I end-up encountering IP block, I understand that IP blocks are sometimes necessary to maintain the integrity and security of the Wikimedia. Attaching the IP:185.177.124.0/22 and error Link. Hence I'm requesting the IP block exempt right for my account to keep up the good work. Thanks, thanks, --Pp01902 (talk) 11:24, 4 November 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Roustuck

Status:    In progress

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

Per UTRS #80967 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 03:00, 11 November 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for MoHui666

Status:    In progress

• Global user: MoHui666 (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

Per UTRS #81133 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 16:00, 15 November 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for HmaaRX

Status:    In progress

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

Per UTRS #81565 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 14:00, 25 November 2023 (UTC)

I was suddenly blocked for no reason. I think it's probably because someone else did something to get blocked using the same IP address, but I haven't done anything in particular to get banned. Hayabusannnnnn (talk) 14:25, 25 November 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Fredellis01

Status:    In progress

• Global user: Fredellis01 (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

Per UTRS #81595 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 14:00, 26 November 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for GeorgesP

Status:    In progress

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

Per UTRS #81614 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 23:00, 26 November 2023 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for 安眠3

Status:    In progress

• Global user: 安眠3 (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

I am in China and have to use technology to change ip addresses to access Wikipedia, so I need to apply for an Ip exemption as a way to edit all versions of Wikipedia.—安眠3 (talk) 07:40, 30 November 2023 (UTC)

@安眠3 Hi, you have local IPBE on Chinese Wikipedia, why you need a global IPBE? Lemonaka (talk) 08:13, 30 November 2023 (UTC)

"...edit all versions of Wikipedia." I think it is a valid reason to apply GIPBE.

Anyway, please note that GIPBE only bypass Global IP block. If you are affected by local IP block, you still have to apply the local IPBE. Thanks for your understanding. SCP-2000 11:14, 30 November 2023 (UTC)

In my case, I am always affected by Global IP block, never affected by local IP block.—安眠3 (talk)< 安眠3 (talk) 11:33, 30 November 2023 (UTC)

Likely because you are already local IPBE on enwiki and zhwiki, your most used projects. — xaosflux ^Talk 14:59, 1 December 2023 (UTC)

• Done added for 12 months, feel free to apply for renewal if needed prior to expiration. — xaosflux ^Talk 15:01, 1 December 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Mrakodrap

Status:    In progress

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

Per UTRS #81821 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 23:00, 1 December 2023 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Ansony89

Status:    In progress

• Global user: Ansony89 (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

I am an extended confirmed user of Chinese Wikipedia and English Wikipedia, and a rollbacker of Chinese Wikipedia. Since I live in mainland China, I have to use a VPN entirely to edit (or even access) Wikipedia article and any other Wikimedia related pages. And when I'm using a VPN, I'm often blocked from editing due to my IP address. And the IP addresses I use are usually blocked globally, not just locally. So here I ask for permission to get a global exemption from global blocks , thank you! --Ansony89 (talk) 16:07, 2 December 2023 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Jasskurn

Status:    In progress

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

I'm located in the UK. I use a VPN and therefore can not edit. I'm asking for an exemption for the following reasons. The reason I use a VPN is due to British Legislation - [Powers Act 2016] which is now coming into effect. As the Wiki page shows, the legislation forces British ISP's to record and store for 1 year, all internet traffic metadata. The data is in practice easily accessible by a vast range of British organisations from National Crime Agency to the Welsh Ambulance service. An effective loophole means the data recording rules don't apply to VPNs. I have personal reasons for not having my wiki editing to to be recorded. I also do not trust my ISP to securely store this data. I'm am happy to explain the personal reasons if they are not recorded here.

All previous data I have added is linked to contributions to OpenStreetMap, and OpenStreetMaps use of wikidata and commons for extra info links. My account on OpenStreetMap is JassKurn , thanks, --Jasskurn (talk) 16:16, 2 December 2023 (UTC)

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. Instructions for making a request Before requesting 2FA tester global permissions, make sure that: You are logged in on this wiki; 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. === 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.

2FA Tester for OdinintheNorth

Status:    On hold

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

I would like to enable 2FA for better account security as I have become more active on the site in the past year. My account is also extended confirmed on the English Wikipedia now and I'd feel better if I had 2FA enabled. I use this on a lot of sites so I'm familiar with the setup and tradeoffs. Thank you - OdinintheNorth (talk) 15:36, 29 November 2023 (UTC)

@OdinintheNorth: Have you read the help page and are you aware of the risk in case of loss of your scratch codes? --Superpes15 (talk) 11:52, 2 December 2023 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Zoranb

Status:    On hold

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

I would like to activate 2FA for my account, thanks, --Zoranb (talk) 16:02, 1 December 2023 (UTC)

Have you read the help here, and understand the risks (that generally are much more risky then enabling this on other types of sites)?. — xaosflux ^Talk 16:05, 29 November 2023 (UTC)

Pinging @Zoranb: Superpes15 (talk) 11:52, 2 December 2023 (UTC)

2FA Tester for NeuerAccount001beta3

Status:    In progress

• Global user: NeuerAccount001beta3 (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

Please activate 2FA for my account. I am aware of and understand the risks, thanks

, --NeuerAccount001beta3 (talk) 13:33, 2 December 2023 (UTC)

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 [[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.

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