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Wikipedia:Requests for permissions
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| Requests for permissions |
- This page enables administrators to handle requests for permissions on the English Wikipedia. Administrators are able to modify rollback and account creator rights.
- Editors wishing to request a permission flag here should do so following the procedure below. Processed requests are automatically archived.
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- Rollback: Rollback enables users to remove vandalism much more quickly and efficiently than by undoing it. It is typically only granted to users who have a history of fighting vandalism. For a more detailed explanation of rollback and information about when it is appropriate to use the tool, see Wikipedia:Rollback feature. For information about the technical details of the feature, see here.
- Account creator: The account creator flag is granted to users who are active in the account request process. The flag removes the limit on the maximum number of new accounts that can be created in a 24 hour period. The account creator flag is only given to users who reach the limit on a regular basis and may be removed without notice should a user's participation in the account creation process cease.
- AutoWikiBrowser: AutoWikiBrowser is a semi-automated Mediawiki editor for Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista designed to make tedious repetitive tasks quicker and easier. It is essentially a browser that automatically opens up a new page when the last is saved. When set to do so, it suggests some changes (typically formatting) that are generally meant to be incidental to the main change.
- Please read the quick guide on the main page before requesting permission. In applying for AWB access, you indicate that you will abide by that agreement. Also, this page is for requesting AWB Access for this wiki (English Wikipedia) only. Other projects have their own check pages and you should ask local sysops to add you there.
- Note that users with under 500 mainspace edits are RARELY approved. Also, you only need to give a reason for wanting AWB access if you have fewer than 500 mainspace edits! If approved, your name will be added to the CheckPage.
- As a guideline, you should have at least 500 edits and a clear understanding of the policy before requesting NPW. Any administrator can approve users (and himself/herself) for NPWatcher: just add the user name(s) to this protected page in alphabetical order, inform the user(s) that the application has been processed (better with User:Martinp23/NPWatcher/Approval template).
- Removal of permissions: If you wish to have any of your permission flags removed, you should contact an administrator. This is not the place to request review of another user's rights. If you believe someone's actions merit removal of a flag, you should raise your concern at the incidents noticeboard. Note: The administrator flag can not be removed using this process page.
- Note: While the IP-block-exempt right can also be granted by admins, this should not be requested here. Requests for the IP-block exempt right should be sent to the unblock-en mailing list or, if there are significant privacy concerns, to the CheckUser list.
Process
To make a request for a permission, click "add request" next to the appropriate header and add the following code:
*{{subst:rfp|Your Username|Short reason for wanting permission}} ~~~~
Do not simply edit this page and add your request, or it may be removed. Any editor may comment on requests for permission.
Administrators
Administrators are permitted to grant rollback and/or account creator flags to any user who demonstrates a need for the tool(s) and can be trusted not to abuse them. They should review a user's contributions (i.e. reversion history) or account creation logs to ensure the tools will be used appropriately and check for any indication of potential misuse.
Once an administrator has granted a permission or decided to deny a request, they should add {{done}} or {{not done}} respectively under the request with their comments. The request will then be archived automatically: approved requests for this month will be placed here. Declined requests for this month will go here.
Current requests
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| Before using Rollback |
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Editors requesting Rollback should read Wikipedia:Rollback feature before using the tool. Misuse of the feature, even if unintentional or in good faith may give cause for it to be removed.
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- Icewedge (talk • contribs • count • total • block log)
Users
Y Done --Rodhullandemu 20:08, 19 August 2008 (UTC)
- Y Done –xeno (talk) 13:26, 20 August 2008 (UTC)
- Y Done Tiptoety talk 04:00, 21 August 2008 (UTC)
Bots
- Please only list approved/trial approved bots here
Done --Rodhullandemu 20:08, 19 August 2008 (UTC)