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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.

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 Matthew1927

Status:    In progress

• Global user: Matthew1927 (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

Per UTRS #62466 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 07:40, 16 January 2023 (UTC)

Awaiting reply. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 14:19, 31 January 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Ranqus

Status:    On hold

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

Per UTRS #62683 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 07:40, 16 January 2023 (UTC)

Awaiting reply. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 20:30, 29 January 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Joshua Lutz

Status:    In progress

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

Per UTRS #62826 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 07:40, 16 January 2023 (UTC)

 On hold. @AmandaNP: Can the UTRS ticket be released? Thanks, —MarcoAurelio (talk) 12:24, 17 January 2023 (UTC)

Maybe not needed looking at the dates? In any case, the user should probably be asked. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 13:46, 17 January 2023 (UTC)

@MarcoAurelio: Released, and i'll give you the needed permissions to release tickets on your own in a bit. -- Amanda (she/her) 16:44, 17 January 2023 (UTC)

Thank you @AmandaNP. I sent a note to @Joshua Lutz through UTRS and set the request as "awaiting reply". —MarcoAurelio (talk) 15:09, 20 January 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for sebastiannielsen

Status:    In progress

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

Per UTRS #62926 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 07:40, 16 January 2023 (UTC)

I'd appreciate if someone more familiar with networks et al. could take a look at this. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 20:53, 29 January 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Котельников

Status:    On hold

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

Per UTRS #63187 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 07:40, 16 January 2023 (UTC)

Awaiting reply. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 14:12, 29 January 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Sarbz

Status:    On hold

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

Per UTRS #63193 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 07:40, 16 January 2023 (UTC)

Awaiting reply. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 20:56, 29 January 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for EtaoinWu

Status:    In progress

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

Per UTRS #63349 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 07:40, 16 January 2023 (UTC)

On hold, awaiting user reply. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 14:04, 31 January 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Ibjaja055

Status:    In progress

• Global user: Ibjaja055 (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

Per UTRS #63362 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 07:40, 16 January 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for WikiBV78

Status:    On hold

• Global user: WikiBV78 (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

Per UTRS #67380 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 07:40, 16 January 2023 (UTC)

Awaiting Reply via UTRS. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 22:11, 3 February 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Ayimbila90

Status:    On hold

• Global user: Ayimbila90 (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

Per UTRS #67391 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 07:40, 16 January 2023 (UTC)

Awaiting reply. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 13:31, 29 January 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Justice Dan

Status:    On hold

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

Per UTRS #66186 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 08:20, 16 January 2023 (UTC)

On hold, awaiting reply via UTRS. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 13:26, 29 January 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Makcrtve

Status:    On hold

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

Per UTRS #67720 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 08:20, 16 January 2023 (UTC)

Awaiting reply. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 23:36, 3 February 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Wledig

Status:    On hold

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

Per UTRS #67439 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 03:58, 20 January 2023 (UTC)

On hold, awaiting reply. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 13:17, 29 January 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Vito0912

Status:    In progress

• Global user: Vito0912 (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

Per UTRS #68023 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 03:58, 20 January 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Kurty00

Status:    In progress

• Global user: Kurty00 (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

Per UTRS #68325 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 16:25, 22 January 2023 (UTC)

Posted comments on UTRS. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 19:06, 23 January 2023 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Abner Lankes

Status:    In progress

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

Per UTRS #68420 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 14:52, 26 January 2023 (UTC)

Awaiting reply via UTRS. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 15:19, 26 January 2023 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Khánh Snake

Status:    In progress

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

I'm proposing this because it's always affected by global IP blocking while being productive contributing to Wikipedia Vietnamese and Wikimedia Commons, thanks, --Khánh Snake (talk) 03:49, 2 February 2023 (UTC)

(Non-steward comment) @Khánh Snake: Bạn có thể cho biết vì sao bạn lại bị ảnh hưởng bởi lệnh cấm toàn cục (có thể cho biết thông tin về dải IP bị cấm và lý do cấm, tên của tiếp viên đã cấm, v.v). Hoặc nếu bạn cần sử dụng VPN/Proxy/Tor, bạn có thể cho biết vì sao cần sử dụng nó được không? Bạn cứ thoải mái trả lời bằng tiếng Anh hoặc tiếng Việt, tôi sẽ hỗ trợ bạn trong việc phiên dịch. – Tryvix ^t 12:12, 2 February 2023 (UTC)

@Tryvix1509 Bạn là Bảo quản viên à mà lại đi hỏi vậy? Khánh Snake (talk) 12:18, 2 February 2023 (UTC)

@Khánh Snake: Tôi không phải bảo quản viên hay tiếp viên, nhưng khi bạn yêu cầu cấp cờ này với lý do chưa rõ ràng như vậy thì tiếp viên cũng sẽ hỏi bạn như vậy. Tryvix ^t 12:27, 2 February 2023 (UTC)

@Tryvix1509 Tôi bị chặn dải ip từ bảo quản viên Wikipedia Vietnamses Thành viên:Nguyentrongphu Khánh Snake (talk) 12:33, 2 February 2023 (UTC)

@Khánh Snake: Nếu bạn bị ảnh hưởng bởi lệnh cấm IP trên Wikipedia tiếng Việt, hãy nhắn trên chính trang thảo luận của bạn ở Wikipedia tiếng Việt và tag BQV Nguyentrongphu hoặc Plantaest. Cờ miễn cấm IP toàn cục sẽ không có khả năng giúp bạn bỏ qua lệnh cấm IP địa phương (tức trên 1 dự án) và vì thế, nó không thể giúp bạn. – Tryvix ^t 12:37, 2 February 2023 (UTC)

@Tryvix1509 Tôi cần sử dụng VPN/Proxy/Tor vì nhiều bài Trung Quốc và các web nước ngoài bị chặn ip từ các nước khác Khánh Snake (talk) 12:41, 2 February 2023 (UTC)

@Khánh Snake: Liệu còn ảnh hưởng gì khác khi truy cập Wikimedia không (ví dụ như bị cấm truy cập)? – Tryvix ^t 14:01, 2 February 2023 (UTC)

@Tryvix1509 Tôi là tuần tra viên thì sao bị cấm được. Khánh Snake (talk) 14:48, 2 February 2023 (UTC)

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@Khánh Snake: Nếu như bạn dùng VPN chỉ để truy cập các trang web bị chặn, không phải Wikipedia thì lý do đó không được chấp nhận. – Tryvix ^t 14:50, 2 February 2023 (UTC)

@Tryvix1509Thế tôi hỏi bạn xin quyền Miễn cấm ip làm gì? Khánh Snake (talk) 14:52, 2 February 2023 (UTC)

@Khánh Snake: Cờ miễn cấm IP rất nhạy cảm, nếu cấp nhầm cho rối thì người cấp (tiếp viên) phải chịu trách nhiệm. Bạn cần xem qua quy định không proxy mở và cờ miễn cấm toàn cục. – Tryvix ^t 15:03, 2 February 2023 (UTC)

@Tryvix1509 Thế bạn nghĩ tôi là rối à Khánh Snake (talk) 16:04, 2 February 2023 (UTC)

@Khánh Snake: no one think you are a sockpuppet. 123.24.142.196 04:44, 3 February 2023 (UTC)

@Khánh Snake: Tôi không bảo bạn là rối, và mọi lời nói của tôi đều có sự thiện ý. Nếu như bạn cho rằng tôi đang làm khó bạn, tôi sẽ dừng thảo luận tại đây. Stewards: I think the discussion is done. Tryvix ^t 12:06, 3 February 2023 (UTC)

Không sao bạn cảm ơn bạn đã trả lời những thứ tôi không biết Khánh Snake (talk) 12:08, 3 February 2023 (UTC)

@Tryvix1509 Ở meta rất ít người Việt cảm ơn bạn đã có thiện chí Khánh Snake (talk) 12:15, 3 February 2023

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; 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 Dbrinson

Status:    In progress

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

<I'd like to enhance security on my account after receiving alerts regarding failed login attempts that were not me.>, thanks, --Dbrinson (talk) 02:29, 5 February 2023 (UTC)

(non-steward) @Dbrinson: Kindly confirm that you have read h:2FA. —Svārtava (t/u) • 05:17, 5 February 2023 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Benedict Chua

Status:    In progress

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

I'm updating my online accounts to have stronger security, thanks, --Benedict Chua (talk) 17:30, 5 February 2023 (UTC)

(non-steward comment) @Benedict Chua: Could you confirm whether you've read the help page and are familiar with the risks associated to using 2FA? Daniuu (talk) 17:31, 5 February 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.

System administrator for TheresNoTime

Status:    On hold

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

Per policy, I have the requisite shell access and sometimes require elevated on-wiki access during deployments — this is often served by my steward permissions, but I would prefer explicit compartmentalisation of my roles & access. I will now email T&S as required — TheresNoTime (talk • they/them) 14:45, 31 January 2023 (UTC)

 On hold then until WMF approval. Just a question though, is your personal account the one to be flagged, or the -WMF one? Thanks, —MarcoAurelio (talk) 15:37, 31 January 2023 (UTC)

For clarity, this request is for my volunteer account — the deployment/shell access I have isn't related to my work 😌 — TheresNoTime (talk • they/them) 17:45, 31 January 2023 (UTC)

CAPTCHA exemption for MathXplore

Status:    Done

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

I would like to request CAPTCHA exemption so I can use SWviewer and TwinkleGlobal without being stopped by CAPTCHA. For example, when I want to revert unexplained content removals, sometimes my reverts get stopped by CAPTCHA when there is an external link (or an external link template) in the content that I want to restore. I already learned that being "clear that the user has no spamming intention and is not a spambot" is an accepted rationale and I think my global contributions can prove this, thank you. MathXplore (talk) 06:38, 3 February 2023 (UTC)

@MathXplore: You may consider request for global rollback if you wish. Tryvix ^t 12:10, 3 February 2023 (UTC)

I'm not sure if my current cross activity level meets the GR requirements, so I will make that request when ready enough, thank you. MathXplore (talk) 16:40, 3 February 2023 (UTC)

FWIW I would support a GR nomination. ~~~~
User:1234qwer1234qwer4 (talk) 23:03, 3 February 2023 (UTC)

@MathXplore: higher than me. Tryvix ^t 02:53, 4 February 2023 (UTC)

Have you tried to use User:Krinkle/Tools/Global SUL? --Ameisenigel (talk) 14:36, 3 February 2023 (UTC)

Actually I didn't know that, thank you for letting me know about it. MathXplore (talk) 16:42, 3 February 2023 (UTC)

I wish that script still worked :D — xaosflux ^Talk 17:11, 3 February 2023 (UTC)

Idk but if I use the script for this account, it work. But for my alt, it doesn't work (tested on Microsoft Edge, I will try again on Chrome). Tryvix ^t 02:51, 4 February 2023 (UTC)

I used the script, and number of atttached accounts increased from 340 to 770+, so I think its still working (tested at Microsoft Edge). MathXplore (talk) 09:08, 4 February 2023 (UTC)

@MathXplore it's a bit hit or miss, I put in a wishlist item that is likely to be picked up to either improve that script or replace it. Almost all local projects have time-only autocofirm, so by running that and waiting a little bit the CAPTCHA problem should go away. — xaosflux ^Talk 10:29, 4 February 2023 (UTC)

The presented use case makes sense to me; I'll probably approve this within a day or two if there are no objections in that time. Martin Urbanec (talk) 14:44, 3 February 2023 (UTC)

Done per the above. --Martin Urbanec (talk) 11:36, 5 February 2023 (UTC)

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