Steward requests/Global

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.
For local requests here on Meta, see Meta:Requests for help from a sysop or bureaucrat

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 us at stewards@wikimedia.org.

Note: (un)blocks apply to IP addresses; and (un)locks apply to global accounts

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Requests for global (un)block

Latest comment: 10 years ago 13 comments11 people in discussion

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 .

Global blocks don't affect Meta-Wiki, so if your IP address or account is blocked, you can still appeal here. IP addresses or accounts that cause disruption on Meta should be reported at [[<tvar name=rfh>Meta:Requests for help from a sysop or bureaucrat</tvar>|Meta:Requests for help from a sysop or bureaucrat]] instead of here so that they can be blocked locally.</translate>

<translate> Please describe the kind of cross wiki abusive activity you see from the IP or account. Saying an IP or account is a long term abuser is not helpful, but saying "IP vandalizes at ban.wikipedia, no.wikipedia and vi.wikipedia" is. This is especially important for range blocks. If you do not provide enough details, your request might be declined.</translate>

<translate> Instructions for making a request</translate>

<translate> Before requesting, make sure that:

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

To make a request for the address(es) or account(s) to be blocked or unblocked

Copy the template below to the bottom of this section and explain why the address(es) or account(s) should be blocked/unblocked.</translate>

=== Global block/unblock for <translate><!--T:5--> [[Special:Contributions/Some IP address or account|Some IP address or account]]</translate> ===
{{Status}} <!-- Do not remove this template -->
* {{Luxotool|<translate><!--T:6--> IP address/username</translate>}}
<translate><!--T:7--> Description, evidence, diffs, etc.</translate> --~~~~

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 <tvar name=whatismyip>https://www.whatismyip.com/</tvar>; You are not required to disclose your IP in public - you may make requests privately to any steward on <tvar name=IRC>IRC</tvar> or by email at: <tvar name=address>stewards@wikimedia.org</tvar></translate>

Global unblock for 65.49.14.139

Status: anonymous only, enWP has local block which stewards cannot circumvent

IP address xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(address alt)} • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • address bullseye

I have used two accounts on Wikipedia (both of which are retired), and planned on starting a third when this message popped up: "Your IP address has been blocked on all wikis.

The block was made by Ajraddatz (meta.wikimedia.org). The reason given is Abused open proxy..

Start of block: 16:30, 26 March 2014 Expiry of block: 16:42, 11 March 2015 Your current IP address is 65.49.14.139." First of all, I was able to edit after the block had started, and I have not abused my accounts in any way, shape, or form. This is the second time I have encountered this issue and would like it to be fixed. Thanks! --65.49.14.139 16:02, 18 May 2014 (UTC) Reply

Your IP is blocked as a part of a global rangeblock on 65.49.0.0/17, which has many open ports and much abuse has come from it. The block is anonymous only, so if you have an account then you'll be able to edit still. If you need an account (though you suggested you had two already), you could request one from the account creation system since enwiki is where you want to edit from. Ajraddatz (talk) 19:37, 18 May 2014 (UTC) Reply

Thanks Ajraddatz! This has gotten frustrating in that it has happened twice to me in the past month or so. For some reason, my IP keeps switching to those of abusers or vandalizers. Anyways, I'll try that, thanks! 65.49.14.140 20:13, 18 May 2014 (UTC) Reply

@Ajraddatz Well, I logged into one of my accounts, and tried to edit, but I'm still blocked. Is there anything else I can do (I have made a request with the account creation system, btw)? Apollo828 (talk) 20:42, 18 May 2014 (UTC) Reply

The IP range is also blocked locally. You'll need to request local exemption though the unblock ticket request system at w:WP:UTRS. Sorry for the complicated process :S Ajraddatz (talk) 20:50, 18 May 2014 (UTC) Reply

Closed ClosedNothing further stewards can do. — billinghurst sDrewth 14:24, 21 May 2014 (UTC) Reply

Global block/unblock for User:91.121.104.199

Status: In progress

91.121.104.199 xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye

Bonjour Mon adresse IP a été bloquée depuis Juin 2013 alors que je suis sûr que le serveur a jamais servi à faire du spam. j'ai deja reussi a me connecter et contribuer avec mon compte mais ça ne marche pas maintenant pourquoi?

why my request is not processed?

Global lock for my IP

Status: In progress

I am new in wikipédia.

I took a very long time to try to enhance an article (fr:indice boursier) I wrote using the same IP than my user's name.

Please explain what I made wrongly to be blocked...

--Rosa Bonheur (talk) 05:56, 19 May 2014 (UTC) Reply

The only IP you edited from is not globally-block, as far as I searched, not even in fr.wp, where you edited. It is possible that your IP is range blocked. Can you post what's the block message is? ✒ Bennylin 07:29, 19 May 2014 (UTC) Reply

Global block/unblock for 85.179.190.158

Status: Done

85.179.190.158 xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye

Twin Town Troll /Partnerstadtvandale --Harald Krichel (talk) 16:11, 27 May 2014 (UTC) Reply

Done, blocked for 31 hours. Thank you. Sa vh ^ñ 16:20, 27 May 2014 (UTC) Reply

Global block for 62.210.0.0–62.210.127.255

Status: Done

IP address xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(address alt)} • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • address bullseye

Mass Flow vandalism, already blocked on en.wiki and nl.wiki. Whois says "IP Pool for Iliad-Entreprises Business Hosting Customers". --Nemo 07:02, 28 May 2014 (UTC) Reply

Blocked, thanks. Ajraddatz (talk) 17:03, 28 May 2014 (UTC) Reply

Global block for 89.25.232.57

Status: In progress

89.25.232.57 xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye
5.39.39.129 xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye on mediawiki.org

Spam --TeleComNasSprVen (talk) 09:23, 29 May 2014 (UTC) Reply

Requests for global (un)lock and (un)hiding

Latest comment: 10 years ago 8 comments6 people in discussion

Be sure to follow the instructions below:

Your request might be rejected if it 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-stewards ^connect or email your request to the stewards VRT queue at stewards-oversight@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.
If you are globally locked, you should appeal your lock to stewards-appeals@wikimedia.org.

Please describe abusive activity of an account before reporting them here. Since stewards are often not active at projects the reported accounts are, things that seem obvious to you may not be equally obvious to the reviewing steward.

Instructions for making a request

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

You have evidence of cross-wiki disruption from the account(s).
You can show that it is not feasible to use local-only blocks or other measures like page protection to combat the disruption.
You have considered making the request in #wikimedia-stewards ^connect, 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 one of the codes below to the bottom of this section and explain why the account(s) should be locked/unlocked.

=== Global lock/unlock for 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. --~~~~

For many accounts:

=== Global lock for spambots/vandals ===
{{status}} <!-- do not remove this template -->
{{MultiLock|username|username2|username3}}
{{MultiLock|username|username2|username3|hidename=1}} <!-- if you do not want the names to be visible on this page -->
*...
Reasons, etc, --~~~~

Global unlock for User:EmrahÖ

Status: In progress

EmrahÖ (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt )} • gblock • ST • lwcheckuser )

It could be that my colleagues thought that I vandalize the Wikipedia pages. But I don't vandalized the Wikipedia/Wiktionary pages. In the future I will be more careful that such a misunderstanding don't happen next time. Please unlock my account. EmrahÖ (talk) 18:56, 26 May 2014 (UTC+2)

Global unlock for Alameda15

Status: In progress

Alameda15 (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt )} • gblock • ST • lwcheckuser )
...

Because I understand what I was block for which was stock puppet. I don't know what it was at that time but now I know. Alameda15 22:26, 26 May 2014 (UTC) Reply