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This page hosts requests for global (un)blocks, (un)locks and hidings.
  • For global IP block requests, read the guideline and make a request below. Indicate why a global block is necessary and for how long.
  • For account lock requests, read the guideline and post under Requests for global (un)lock and (un)hiding.

If you are here because you have been blocked by a global block, and believe that the block is in error or you have not done anything wrong, there are a few methods through which you can appeal:

  • If the IP is not currently blocked on Meta, you can post a request to this page following the instructions below to have the IP unblocked.
  • If the IP is currently blocked on Meta, you can post an appeal on your talk page. For maximum effectiveness, link to the username of the steward who globally blocked the IP address using the code [[User:USERNAME|USERNAME]] so that they are pinged by it.
  • If you are editing from an account and have been caught by a global IP block that is unlikely to be removed (i.e. because it is an open proxy or because of long-term abuse), you can request an individual exemption from the block at the requests for global permissions page. Please see the section on global IP block exemptions on that page for specific instructions for making a request.
  • If none of those options work, you are free to email using this form or writing at stewards-at-wikimedia.org.

Note: (un)blocks apply to IP addresses; and (un)locks apply to global accounts
Cross-wiki requests
Meta-Wiki requests


Requests for global (un)block[edit]

Symbol comment vote.svg Please be sure to follow the instructions below:
Your request might be rejected if you don't follow the instructions.
Please also review Global blocking. Only IP addresses can be globally blocked at this moment. Please see #Requests for global (un)lock and (un)hiding if your request involves an account.
Global blocks don't affect Meta-Wiki, so if your IP address is blocked, you can still appeal here. IP addresses that cause disruption on Meta should be reported at Meta:Requests for help from a sysop or bureaucrat instead of here so that they can be blocked locally.
Instructions for making a request

Before requesting, make sure that:

  1. You know the IP address(es) you wish to have globally blocked or unblocked.
  2. For blocks, the global blocking criteria are met.
  3. For unblocks, your request addresses the original reason for blocking the IP, if any.

To make a request for an account to be locked or unlocked

Copy the template below to the bottom of this section and explain why the address(es) should be blocked/unblocked.
=== Global block/unblock for [[User:Some IP address|Some IP address]] ===
{{status}} <!-- do not remove this template -->
*{{luxotool|IP address}}
Description, evidence, diffs, etc. --~~~~
When requesting that your IP be unblocked, note that stewards need to know your IP address to even consider a request.
To find your IP, please visit http://www.whatismyip.com/
You are not required to disclose your IP in public - you may make requests privately to any steward on IRC or by email at: stewards-at-wikimedia.org

Global block for 45.115.36.35[edit]

Status:    Done

Cross-wiki abuse (spam comments that have nothing to do with Wikipedias). Most likely same user as 73.11.229.19 cross-wiki-contribs • IP info • robtex • gblock • glist who was blocked globally earlier today. --80.220.226.181 20:20, 13 September 2016 (UTC)

Back with IP 119.40.106.134 cross-wiki-contribs • IP info • robtex • gblock • glist. --80.220.226.181 14:00, 16 September 2016 (UTC)
Done by others. – Ajraddatz (talk) 02:47, 28 September 2016 (UTC)

Global block for 212.253.112.0/24[edit]

Status:    Not done

This IP range has been blocked on may 2016 by Masti for 3 months [1] and has been used by Mart253 (globally locked) for cross-wiki abuse. Likely an open proxy, see for example this IP. From this range he has created a recently sockpuppets: Mart917 (locked) and Mart4552 (locked) for cross-wiki abuse about the channels of Television. --Ks-M9 ｢Talk｣ (es-wiki) 23:10, 4 September 2016 (UTC).

I see little evidence of the whole range being used as open proxy. None of the IP's within the range is currently locally blocked on any project. Savhñ 09:09, 12 September 2016 (UTC)
Not done per above. – Ajraddatz (talk) 02:47, 28 September 2016 (UTC)

Global blockk for 122.164.179.50[edit]

Status:    In progress

Cross-wiki spam. --Buggia 11:36, 29 September 2016 (UTC)

Requests for global (un)lock and (un)hiding[edit]

Symbol comment vote.svg Note that global blocking currently only applies to IPs, due to a technical limitation. If you wish to request a named account for global [un]locking, please request a global [un]lock here instead. Be sure to follow the instructions below:
  • Your request might be rejected if your request doesn't include the necessary information.
  • Warning! This page is publicly viewable. If the account name is grossly insulting or contains personal information please contact a steward privately in #wikimedia-stewardsconnect or email your request to the stewards OTRS queue at stewards-at-wikimedia.org (direct wiki interface) but do not post it here. Thanks.
  • Warning! This is not the place to ask for locks based on your opinion that someone is disruptive. Global locks are used exclusively against vandalism and spam, not because of content disputes, not because you think that someone deserves to be globally blocked. In such cases, you should ask for local blocks at appropriate places.
Instructions for making a request

Before requesting that a global account be (un)locked, please be sure that:

  1. You have evidence of cross-wiki disruption from the account(s).
  2. You can show that it is not feasible to use local-only blocks or other measures like page protection to combat the disruption.
  3. You have considered making the request in #wikimedia-stewardsconnect, especially for account names which will be hidden, or for urgent requests.
To make a request for an account to be locked or unlocked
Copy the template below to the bottom of this section and explain why the account(s) should be locked/unlocked.
=== Global lock/unlock for [[User:Foo|Foo]] ===
{{status}} <!-- do not remove this template -->
*{{LockHide|username}}
*{{LockHide|username|hidename=1}} <!-- if you do not want the name to be visible on this page -->
*...
Reasons, etc, --~~~~

Global block for User:Noebse and other accounts[edit]

Status:    Not done

Have a look at de:Benutzer:PM3/Noebse. Permanent abuse of Wikipedia for trolling. --87.155.250.39 22:27, 30 August 2016 (UTC)

Not done, does not qualify for a global lock. – Ajraddatz (talk) 02:47, 28 September 2016 (UTC)

Global lock for Obongo[edit]

Status:    Not done

Racist campaigning political meme, user request for name change came from en: to meta: at the Stewards requests. See [2]. Global lock seems a sensible precaution, especially for not en language wikis where the sensitivity would be missed. (NB I'm a bureaucrat on en:) --Dweller (talk) 15:59, 22 September 2016 (UTC)

The account has been inactive for almost 8 years. It makes little sense to lock it. Ruslik (talk) 20:18, 23 September 2016 (UTC)
Not done, per above. – Ajraddatz (talk) 02:48, 28 September 2016 (UTC)

Global lock for 影武者(Nipponese Dog Calvero)[edit]

Status:    Done

--Lanwi1(Talk) 02:42, 28 September 2016 (UTC)

Done. – Ajraddatz (talk) 02:49, 28 September 2016 (UTC)

Global lock for Messina's sockpuppets Albe93, DeszP[edit]

Status:    Done

See contributions of Rewlo (talk • contribs • block • x-wiki • CA) on commons. --Schulhofpassage (talk) 12:04, 28 September 2016 (UTC)
See contributions on ruWP and the revision history of File:Wargen Samland 1844.jpg. --Schulhofpassage (talk) 12:10, 28 September 2016 (UTC)

Yes check.svg Done Ruslik (talk) 20:02, 28 September 2016 (UTC)

Global lock for 影武者(Nipponese Dog Calvero)[edit]

Status:    Done

--Lanwi1(Talk) 15:18, 28 September 2016 (UTC)

Yes check.svg Done, Linedwell (talk) 18:44, 28 September 2016 (UTC)

See also[edit]

General requests for: help from a Meta sysop or bureaucrat · deletion (speedy deletions: local · multilingual) · URL blacklisting · new languages · interwiki map

Personal requests for: username changes · permissions (global) · bot status · adminship on Meta · an account on WMF wiki · CheckUser information (local) · local administrator help

Cooperation requests for: comments (local) · translation · logos

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