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Requests for global rollback permissions

Latest comment: 4 years ago 66 comments44 people in discussion

Global rollback for Elizium23

The following request is closed. Please do not modify it. No further edits should be made to this discussion.
Status:  Not done
I am requesting global rollback because I have become increasingly active cross-wiki, taking action against vandalism and disruptive editing. My cross-wiki rollback activity includes, but is not limited to, es.wiki, it.wiki, el.wiki, wikidata, and commons. With over 50,000 edits at home on enwiki, I am comfortable with anti-vandalism tools such as Twinkle and RedWarn. I have a clean block log. Elizium23 (talk) 01:23, 13 February 2021 (UTC)
Not ending before 18 February 2021 01:23 UTC
  • Oppose Oppose You have edited about on 40 wikis. Many of these cross-wiki edits have been edited in the soon (January-Februray 2021). As far as I have examined your edits, which are the only ones in different wikis, you trying to remove the some files from local wikis with the reason what they have been uploaded by sockpuppet/blocked users on Commons. The rules of each local wiki are different. While you were trying to remove these files, you undo an admin's edits on viwiki last year and you asked why you did undo my edit. This admin told you how to remove the files on this wiki. w:vi:Thảo_luận:Giuse_Nguyễn_Tích_Đức I would expect you to be more understanding about this. Since global rollback is fast tool, the last thing I want is to discuss with local administrators on different wikis for local rules that I don't know about. If you had a little more cross-wiki activity for spam, vandalism etc., maybe I could just ignore it. However, you don't have many edits that caught my attention, except that you usually try to remove files added by blocked users in different local wikis. --Uncitoyen talk 10:15, 13 February 2021 (UTC)
  • Oppose Oppose As said above by Uncitoyen. Additionally, I would like to see much more cross-wiki experience before asking for Global Rollback as this tool should be given out to experienced editors. Come back in a few months after getting to know more about the rules on other wikis and after you get some more cross-wiki contributions and experience. Nadzik (talk) 17:08, 13 February 2021 (UTC)
  • Oppose Oppose Sorry, but you don't have enough cross-wiki vandalism fighting experience so far. Submit a new request if this has changed. Regards --ZabeMath (talk) 00:05, 14 February 2021 (UTC)
Not done Closing as unlikely to pass under any circumstances. Best, --Martin Urbanec (talk) 17:00, 14 February 2021 (UTC)

Global rollback for Bakerum

The following request is closed. Please do not modify it. No further edits should be made to this discussion.
Status:  Not done

I have Rollback right in English wikipedia from more then 10 years so now I would like to request for global rollback rights if its possible, thanks. Bakerum (talk to me) 12:19, 15 February 2021 (UTC)

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  • Oppose Oppose 0 crosswiki activity, I can't find a revert in a wiki that you don't have rollback rights in or local rights can be obtained. Join SWMT, do 2-3 months of intense crosswiki revert and I am sure you will be back as a stronger candidate, but not now. Sorry.Camouflaged Mirage (talk) 13:10, 15 February 2021 (UTC)
Not done. Locked account (also see B930913's comment above). —Thanks for the fish! talk•contribs 16:08, 15 February 2021 (UTC)

Global rollback for RacoonyRE

The following request is closed. Please do not modify it. No further edits should be made to this discussion.
Status:  Withdrawn
Not ending before 24 February 2021 23:16 UTC

I've been involved with anti-vandalism on dewiki for a long time and would now like to expand it. I care deeply about keeping Wikipedia in a good light and would like to contribute by working across projects to prevent vandalism. In particular, I am also interested in small projects that are not the focus of everyone. I would like to be active "globally". For this I would need the appropriate rights, so that I can move not only in the large platforms. In my activity I pay very close attention to which reverts can be made and I use the rollback only if I am sure beyond doubt that the change is vandalism. I would be very happy if you would come to the decision to grant me this right. Best regards from Germany. RacoonyRE (talk) 23:16, 19 February 2021 (UTC)

  • Comment Comment You have few global contributions. I suggest you join the SWMT and gain a few months of experience in global patrolling. You currently don't have the rollbacker flag on any projects and you don't have enough experience. The global rollbacker flag allows you to speed up your work, but imho you will need it when you are more practical, regards --Superpes15 (talk) 05:55, 20 February 2021 (UTC)
  • Hello, I appreciate your willingness to help out in anti-vandalism efforts. But you currently do not have a lot of edits outside dewiki. Most of your edits are concentrated in dewiki, with 200+ edits outside dewiki. We prefer candidates to gain crosswiki experience before applying for global rollback. Like what Superpes15 said, please join the SWMT and gain some experience in crosswiki patrolling. Jianhui67 talk ★contribs 06:13, 20 February 2021 (UTC)
  • I echo the other candidates, not yet, but no issues to a reapplication in the future. Leaderboard (talk) 09:30, 20 February 2021 (UTC)
  • No cross-wiki activity. It would better you come back next time with more experience. --Uncitoyen talk 10:09, 20 February 2021 (UTC)
  • Moral Support Support, come back in a few months with more cross-wiki experience. --Jan Myšák (talk) 10:20, 20 February 2021 (UTC)
Thank you for your feedback. I hereby withdraw my request and will re-submit it if necessary when the conditions are met -- RacoonyRE (talk) 10:23, 20 February 2021 (UTC)

Global rollback for Karam06

The following request is closed. Please do not modify it. No further edits should be made to this discussion.
Status:  Not done

Hello, I have removed vandalism from many pages on wiki and this work is still going on, as long as vandalism is done from only one edit it can be easily undo / Revert but when one page But vandalism from more than one property cannot be undone, for that the page has to be edited by itself. Which takes too much time to do. So you are requested to give me the role of Golbal rollbacker so that it can be easier. Please first of all.I' m Rollback on Hindi Wikipedia.[1] Then you myConsider me bare. I am Members of Small Wiki Montering Team and Use swviewers to Revertes Vandalism. Thanks and Best Regards.Karam06 (talk) 13:51, 23 February 2021 (UTC)

Not done: unlikely to pass under any circumstances at this point in time. Sorry. --Defender (talk) 01:12, 24 February 2021 (UTC)

Global rollback for -akko

The following request is closed. Please do not modify it. No further edits should be made to this discussion.
Status:  Done
Not ending before 26 February 2021 01:10 UTC

I have used SWViewer to do SWMT work for a long time (even though I didn't join it), I want to get this tool so that I can better continue to complete the anti-vandalism work. Thank you. (`・ω・ ́) (talk) 01:10, 21 February 2021 (UTC)

Done -- Amanda (aka DQ) 16:48, 26 February 2021 (UTC)

Requests for global sysop permissions

Latest comment: 4 years ago 54 comments52 people in discussion

Global sysop for CptViraj

Status:  Done
Not ending before 2 February 2021 04:32 UTC

Hi. I started my SWMT work in October 2019, became a global rollbacker in February 2020 and an abuse filter helper in March 2020. I'm a sysop on Commons and here on Meta. I've made some mistakes in my journey, like this and this but percentages of mistakes is significantly low, also I've always apologized and have tried to revert the mistake. I'm available on the Freenode IRC under the nick CptViraj and/or sometimes Firaag and have frequently used #wikimedia-gs connect and #wikimedia-stewards connect to report abuse. My SWMT activity had dropped moderately in last few months because of the new roles I got and some RL issues but I believe I now have enough time to actively work on anti-vandalism/spam, GS tools will help me to quickly block vandals, spammers and LTAs, I'll also help at GSR and SRM. Thanks! -- CptViraj (talk) 04:32, 19 January 2021 (UTC)

Done, clear consensus. Though the block related to copyvio is not directly related to this, please exercise caution in performing copyright related maintenance work in small wikis--Shanmugamp7 (talk) 04:48, 2 February 2021 (UTC)

Requests for global IP block exemption

Latest comment: 4 years ago 58 comments26 people in discussion

Global IP block exempt for BubblySnow

Status:  Not done

I would like to request Global IP block exempt rights because I have want to experience more in global wikipedia, I am mainly active in en.wiki and wikidata, In wikidata I saw several times that, the wikidata items which are not notable or delete by me or by other users, which were recreated by only IPs, again and again so if I will get this right I can help wikidata, from stop recreating Promotional, Spam or LTA items of wikidata with the help of Global IP block exempt rights, with this right i can block that IPs of one week or for 24 to 72 hours, and I also committee Wikimedia Foundation team that I will not do misuse of my any rights which will be granted to me now or in future, thanks, --BubblySnow  💬 12:09, 3 February 2021 (UTC)

BubblySnow, Not done, as this permission is not for what you think it is. IP block exemption is the right to be immune from an IP block that affects your current IP address. Most commonly it is used by people who live in the countries which impose internet censorship on Wikipedia and have to use open proxies such as free VPN services to circumvent the censorship (and thus technically violate NOP). What you want is to block IP addresses. There are two ways to block IP address. You can block it locally, in most Wikimedia projects that is something that an administrator can do, so I suggest you run for a Wikidata adminship, but it is up to you to satisfy all the formal and informal requirements it entails: d:WD:A. Global sysops can perform local blocks in a number of different wikis where they are not administrators, but which belong to the list of global sysop wikis. Active members of SWMT can eventually pass a vote on this page to become a global sysop. And then there are global blocks, those are being done by stewards and affect all wikis at once except for Meta-Wiki. --Base (talk) 12:25, 3 February 2021 (UTC)
Ok @Base: Got it Thanks for your information and Suggestion. Have a good day. Thanks BubblySnow  💬 12:31, 3 February 2021 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for 12З4567

Status:  Done
12З4567, Done. Please be aware that you might still run into local IP blocks, you will have to additionally request local IP block exemption in respective wiki if you do. --Base (talk) 12:39, 3 February 2021 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for zhangmoon618

Status:  Done
Done. RadiX ∞ 15:13, 4 February 2021 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for hvn0413

Status:  Not done
Hvn0413, Not done, you already have global IP block exemption since 2013. That being said sometimes you might encounter local IP blocks, and the global flag does not make you immune to those. If that happens you will need to request local IP block exemption flags in respective wikis. --Base (talk) 16:22, 4 February 2021 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for 夜来南风起

Status:  Done
  • Global user: 夜来南风起 (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA )
  • Discussion: I live in China mainland and use proxy to access and edit Wikimedia Projects. Apart from Chinese Wikipedia, I also want to contribute on global projects such as Commons and Wikidata.The Wikipedia is blocked by the GFW ,so I need a global IP block exempt. Thanks.

--夜来南风起 (talk) 09:56, 5 February 2021 (UTC)

Done. You may also consider asking for local permissions if needed, as the global one does not overide existing local blocks. RadiX ∞ 16:56, 5 February 2021 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Ewanma

Status:  Done
  • Global user: Ewanma (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA )
  • Discussion: I live in China mainland and use proxy to access and edit Wikimedia Projects. Apart from Chinese Wikipedia, I also want to contribute on global projects such as Commons and Wikidata.The Wikipedia is blocked by the GFW ,so I need a global IP block exempt. Thanks.

--Ewanma (talk) 02:35, 5 February 2021 (UTC)

Done Ruslik (talk) 12:57, 6 February 2021 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Zetud

Status:  Done

Hi. On my second laptop, I've been blocked on Meta, Wikidata and many other projects (except on my home wiki :fr as I'm sysop) since 13rd of January. IDs are #321954 and #321964, with message "No open proxy". Thanks. Zetud (talk) 22:51, 7 February 2021 (UTC)

Done Ruslik (talk) 20:44, 9 February 2021 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Padavalamkuttanpilla

Status:  Done

Sometimes I have to use a proxy as part of my job, so I need a global IP block exempt to deal with interruptions, Thanks, --Padavalamkuttanpilla (talk) 14:48, 12 February 2021 (UTC)

Done Ruslik (talk) 13:03, 13 February 2021 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for MakeRocketGoNow

Status:  Not done

I have two Different Ips at my home, for example mobile Hotspot, Wifi router and in my office I have broadband network known as Intranet it is one type of proxy which only allowes to browse sites which are of company or of any sites related to knowledge, wikipedia is also one of the knowledge base site so, When ever i am free i am doing login of my user id from that sites, so this all Ips are different, So thats why, I need a global IP block exempt to deal with This IP's, thanks, --MRGN (talk to me!) 06:52, 14 February 2021 (UTC)

@MakeRocketGoNow Hello there, thanks for making the request. It sounds you request this permission, because you need to edit Wikipedia from a proxy, and that you are mainly active at the English Wikipedia. If that is right, you'd need to request an IPBE via checkuser-en-wp@wikipedia.org instead, as the English Wikipedia has its own procedure for people who wish to edit Wikipedia via a proxy (they tend to block all proxies locally as well, and since global exemption helps with global blocks only, it won't affect the local blocks). Best, Martin Urbanec (talk) 16:57, 14 February 2021 (UTC)
No, @Martin Urbanec: In past i was active in english after few years i redired from wikipedia due to my jobes I dont have time to visit wikipedia so i placed retirement tag in my wiki, but now i am retired from my job and so i can give 60% of this free time to wikipedi thats why i came back and so now and i would like to edit, Hindi, Frence, Indonesian, Spanish and german language too that why i am requesting for this right i have native knowledge of this languages, In past I have made severals of article in english wiki and now i have thinking to make same article in different languages too. If if i will get this rights then it will be very helpfull for me to edit other languages wiki. Even Now i have my own office and ther i have Intranet connection its one type of proxy network, Thanks MRGN (talk to me!) 17:11, 14 February 2021 (UTC)

 On hold —Thanks for the fish! talk•contribs 16:02, 15 February 2021 (UTC)

Not done locked LTA. —Thanks for the fish! talk•contribs 16:05, 15 February 2021 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Taung Tan

Status:  Done

Because of current situations in Myanmar (Burma), we have encountered problems in accessing Wikipedia. Without using a VPN we can't even access Wikipedia and related project websites starting from yesterday. So, I have to use a VPN to edit on Wikipedia and other related projects. Therefore I need an IP block exemption. Thank you. Taung Tan (talk) 15:30, 19 February 2021 (UTC)

Confirmed: #Myanmar has blocked all language editions of the Wikipedia online encyclopedia, part of a widening post-coup internet censorship regime imposed by the military junta. Network data show restriction in effect on major providers. Report: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-disrupted-in-myanmar-amid-apparent-military-uprising-JBZrmlB6 Via NetBlocks. Taung Tan (talk) 02:47, 20 February 2021 (UTC)
@Taung Tan You currently edit mainly the English Wikipedia. The global exemption does not apply there. Please request one via checkuser-en-wp@wikipedia.org instead. Thanks, Martin Urbanec (talk) 17:43, 20 February 2021 (UTC)
Martin Urbanec aww I see. How do I apply for Wikimedia Commons? Thank you. Taung Tan (talk) 18:05, 20 February 2021 (UTC)
Because I have to post pictures of the protest in Myanmar. Taung Tan (talk) 18:10, 20 February 2021 (UTC)

Not done for global exemption, granted a local Meta one, so they can still edit this page. --Martin Urbanec (talk) 17:44, 20 February 2021 (UTC)

Martin Urbanec I only need for en-wiki and Common. I'm creator of many article about current situations in Myanmar. I need to revert vandalism on my articles like this [2]. Please help me. I'm an important editor for my project. But you have done for Below user do you know he did nothing edit on en-wiki but i did. You can see my contributions on en-Wikipedia. Taung Tan (talk) 17:49, 20 February 2021 (UTC)
Well, pls explain why you dont done for global exemption for me? I only need exemption for en-wiki. Ive nothing edits on local wiki. So i dont need a local Meta. Thanks Taung Tan (talk) 18:02, 20 February 2021 (UTC)
If you want to edit Commons as well, granted globally. Note that for English Wikipedia, a local exemption is neeed as well (apply via checkuser-en-wp@wikipedia.org). Best, --Martin Urbanec (talk) 18:25, 20 February 2021 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for ThuTun

Status:  Done

Because of current situations in Myanmar (Burma), we have encountered problems in accessing Wikipedia. Without using a Tor Browser we can't even access Wikipedia and related project websites starting from yesterday. So, I have to use a Tor Browser to edit on Wikipedia and other related projects. Therefore I need an IP block exemption. Thank you. --သူထွန်း (talk) 10:00, 20 February 2021 (UTC)

Done --Martin Urbanec (talk) 17:39, 20 February 2021 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Ninjastrikers

Status:  Done

Because of current situations in Myanmar (Burma), we have encountered problems in accessing Wikipedia. Without using a VPN we can't even access Wikipedia and related project websites starting from yesterday. So, I have to use a VPN to edit on Wikipedia and other related projects. Therefore I need an IP block exemption. Thank you. --Ninja✮Strikers «☎» 06:56, 19 February 2021 (UTC)

Done Ruslik (talk) 07:59, 20 February 2021 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for GPSLeo and BotLeo

Status:  Done
Status:  Done

Want to run scrips from my Hetzner server but it is currently on IP block. If hole 5.9.0.0/16 or just 5.9.97.203 becomes removed from the block list I would not need this right for me and my bot. --GPSLeo (talk) 21:45, 19 February 2021 (UTC)

@GPSLeo Granted for your bot account. Why is it necessary for your personal account to edit from Hetzner infrastructure?
Btw, I recommend looking into Toolforge, an infrastructure provided by the Foundation which can be used for running bots from the cloud. It is not blocked at any Wikimedia wiki, and it allows you to use database replicas as well if you wish. If you have any questions about Toolforge, feel free to let me know.
Best, Martin Urbanec (talk) 17:43, 20 February 2021 (UTC)
I have a tool and bot running on toolforge. I primarily want this for file uploading with my main account. I have the files on the server for my personal website and just do not want to upload them twice with my slow internet connection. --GPSLeo (talk) 18:14, 20 February 2021 (UTC)
@GPSLeo I understand, that makes sense. Global exemption granted for your personal account as well.
Note you can also get your domain added to https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Upload_tools/wgCopyUploadsDomains, and then use upload_by_url, making the Wikimedia servers to directly download the file from your site. But uploading from your server is fine too, this is just to inform about other possibilities if you're not aware of them already.
Anyway, this is Done now. Martin Urbanec (talk) 08:42, 22 February 2021 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Aroblesm

Status:  Not done

Due to global blocking of the IP range 181.203.0.0/17 currently my user account is affected by it. I was temporarily granted IP blocking exemption by an eswiki librarian but I am still affected by global blocking. For the same reason, I request the blocking exemption for my user account, thanks, --Aroblesm (talk) 03:10, 21 February 2021 (UTC)

@Aroblesm: I made the block anonymous-only, can you test now, please? --Martin Urbanec (talk) 08:43, 22 February 2021 (UTC)
@Martin Urbanec: I can now edit without problems on all wiki. --Aroblesm (talk) 03:41, 23 February 2021 (UTC)
That's great! Closing this as Not done, as the issue was handled through an alternative solution. Best, --Martin Urbanec (talk) 08:59, 23 February 2021 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Aung Koung Myat Bhone Htet

Status:  Done
  • Global user: KoungMyatASP (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA )
  • Discussion: I've to request for global IP block exemption because Wikipedia is banned by the Military in Myanmar (Burma). So, I need to use VPN to read and edit Wikipedia articles. Therefore, please give me IP block exemption to edit furthermore articles.

Here's the report link: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-disrupted-in-myanmar-amid-apparent-military-uprising-JBZrmlB6

<Add an explanation here>, thanks, --Aung Koung Myat Bhone Htet (💬) 03:46, 25 February 2021 (UTC)

Done --Martin Urbanec (talk) 10:50, 25 February 2021 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for ZJiekai

Status:  Done

[Application from ZJiekai] I'm in China. And due to GFW I edit wiki via a proxy. I need global IPBE so that I can edit language links. thanks, --SickManWP (talk) 03:19, 24 February 2021 (UTC)

Done Ruslik (talk) 21:02, 25 February 2021 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for 永愛所有小貓咪

Status:  Done

<Add an explanation here>, thanks, --永愛所有小貓咪 (talk) 13:01, 11 February 2021 (UTC)

@永愛所有小貓咪:你好,如果只需要编辑中文维基,去w:zh:WP:RFR申请即可,这里的权限是用于编辑维基数据等网站的。(just explaining if they just want to edit zhwiki they can apply for local IPBE.)--Super Wang hates PC You hate, too? 09:56, 12 February 2021 (UTC)
@Super Wang Any updates on the local IPBE situation. I didn't see any zhwp IPBE granted. As the requestor is just saying Wikipedia, we cannot assume it is only zh, they might be meaning en (which they also have some edits). Overall I don't see a GIPBE unreasonable per normal GFW situations. Camouflaged Mirage (talk) 11:35, 15 February 2021 (UTC)
@Camouflaged Mirage: User has not reqested for local IPBE yet, maybe they don't know how to. I don't think it's unreasonable to grant them GIPBE either. As GIPBE doesn't make one immune of local IP block, (削除) I'm suggesting them applying for a local IPBE flag additionally. (削除ここまで) --Super Wang hates PC You hate, too? 11:43, 15 February 2021 (UTC)
Given that this user edited today, they don't seem to be affected by local IP blocks, I won't suggest local IPBE. --Super Wang hates PC You hate, too? 11:45, 15 February 2021 (UTC)
@Super Wang I will guess the local IPBE can be applied if there is a local block issue as they seems to suggest it's just a global block they need to exempt from. Will appreciate your help to guide the user on local situation, or I can leave them a message if needed but since you are on it, let me defer to you first. Thanks. Camouflaged Mirage (talk) 11:45, 15 February 2021 (UTC)
@Camouflaged Mirage: I noted that this user uses Traditional Chinese, which indicates they are from HK, Macau or Taiwan (but they didn't disclose). I guess they don't need to bypass GFW, just need to evade global IP block, so GIPBE is enough. And yes, I've been enthusiastic about helping people for local IPBE, so I will help them apply for local IPBE flag in case they are in need. --Super Wang hates PC You hate, too? 11:52, 15 February 2021 (UTC)
Thanks. @Super Wang So to make it easier for stewards: in conclusion, this user doesn't need zhwp IPBE but GIPBE. Camouflaged Mirage (talk) 13:07, 15 February 2021 (UTC)
Done -- Amanda (aka DQ) 17:06, 27 February 2021 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Terre Arctica

Status:  Done
  • Global user: Terre Arctica (edits (alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA )
  • Discussion: I am a Wikipedia user from mainland China,so I use VPN to edit Wikipedia. I have got IPBE on Chinese Wikipedia,but I want to edit on other wikis ,like Wikibooks.So please help me get Global IPBE.
Terre Arctica (talk) 12:45, 27 February 2021 (UTC)
Done -- Amanda (aka DQ) 17:03, 27 February 2021 (UTC)

Requests for global rename permissions

Latest comment: 4 years ago 60 comments37 people in discussion

Global rename for Fitindia

The following request is closed. Please do not modify it. No further edits should be made to this discussion.
Status:  Done

I am an Admin on commons. I would like to help out with global renaming. Thank you every one for taking the time out to look at my request. --- FitIndia Talk Admin on Commons 13:24, 31 January 2021 (UTC)

Not ending before 14 February 2021 13:24 UTC
  • Strong support Strong support Of course, active sysop in a large wiki. Per usual standards that any active sysop in large/medium wikis in good standing should be granted this right (or even bundled in their toolkit). They are active in SWMT and crosswiki, so no issues for them doing global queues either. Thanks for volunteering. Camouflaged Mirage (talk) 13:44, 31 January 2021 (UTC)
@Camouflaged Mirage: I don't see any cross-wiki evidence? Leaderboard (talk) 17:59, 31 January 2021 (UTC)
@Leaderboard For Global Renamers, the crosswiki experience I am looking for is slightly different from Global Rollbackers / Sysops. If the candidate is wanting the access for their homewiki, I am okay with 0 experience elsewhere. For candidate who wish to work on global queues or didn't indicate, I will want to look for some crosswiki experience, i.e. some experience with how global things works. They have tons of edits on enwp, over 200 plus on meta is enough for them to know somewhat how other wikis work in term of username policies and that is the "cross"-wiki experience I am looking for. Hope this explains. Camouflaged Mirage (talk) 12:27, 1 February 2021 (UTC)

Done Clear consensus, promoted. --Martin Urbanec (talk) 16:48, 14 February 2021 (UTC)

@Trijnstel: Can you do the list honours, please? Thanks! --Martin Urbanec (talk) 16:48, 14 February 2021 (UTC)

Done. Trijnstel talk 18:41, 14 February 2021 (UTC)

Global rename for MemicznyJanusz

The following request is closed. Please do not modify it. No further edits should be made to this discussion.
Status:  Done

Hello there! I'd like to request global rename permissions to help our polish global renamers (because there's only one active polish renamer). I've read the global rename policy and familiarised myself with other pages connected to the topic (and past requests). I'm mostly active on the Polish Wikipedia, where I'm somewhat experienced in looking out for names violating our local policies. --MemicznyJanusz (talk) 10:30, 8 February 2021 (UTC)

Not ending before 22 February 2021 10:30 UTC
Done, clear consensus. Trijnstel talk 14:34, 22 February 2021 (UTC)

Requests for 2 Factor Auth tester permissions

Latest comment: 4 years ago 66 comments33 people in discussion

2FA Tester for Ramblingpolak

Status:  Done

I always opt-in to 2FA when available to improve account security, thanks. I have read the Help:Two-factor authentication article. --Ramblingpolak (talk) 15:18, 2 February 2021 (UTC)

Ramblingpolak, Done, please make sure not to lose your scratch-codes. --Base (talk) 15:30, 2 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for BubblySnow

Status:  Done

I would like to add more security where ever its possible, Because before one I got the password reset mail, that was not done by me, I think someone tried to hack my account that's why I need more security in my user account, I Know Two-factor authentication is one type of security which provides one time password (OTP) when me or some one else will try to login to my user id, and I also read Help:Two-factor authentication thanks, --BubblySnow  💬 07:48, 2 February 2021 (UTC)

BubblySnow, Done, please make sure not to lose your scratch-codes. --Base (talk) 08:07, 2 February 2021 (UTC)
Base Yes, Definitely. Thanks. BubblySnow  💬 08:10, 2 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for HugoHelp

Status:  Done

I generally opt to upgrade my security whenever possible. thanks, --HugoHelp (talk) 16:30, 1 February 2021 (UTC)

HugoHelp, have you read Help:Two-factor authentication? --Base (talk) 19:23, 1 February 2021 (UTC)
I have read the Help:Two-factor authentication article. --HugoHelp (talk) 13:49, 2 February 2021 (UTC)
HugoHelp, great, Done. Please make sure not to lose your scratch-codes. --Base (talk) 12:37, 3 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Jlhwung

Status:  Done

I would like to add more security to my account, also to make 1Password happy. I have read Help:Two-factor authentication. Thanks. --Jlhwung (talk) 22:45, 3 February 2021 (UTC)

Done --Martin Urbanec (talk) 02:12, 4 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for JackHinkle

Status:  Done

I would like to improve my account's security and make 1Password stop bugging me. I have read Help:Two-factor authentication. Thanks! --JackHinkle (talk) 15:03, 4 February 2021 (UTC)

JackHinkle, Done, please make sure not to lose your scratch-codes. --Base (talk) 16:17, 4 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Yeenosaurus

Status:  Done

I would like to secure my important accounts. I have read Help:Two-factor authentication. thanks, --Yeenosaurus (talk) 07:46, 5 February 2021 (UTC)

Done --Martin Urbanec (talk) 11:16, 5 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for SilverNebula

Status:  Done

I've been adding 2FA to all my accounts for security reasons, and Wikipedia is one of the only ones that I've not added it too yet, so I'd like to do that. I have read Help:Two-factor authentication. Thanks. --SilverNebula (talk) 03:44, 5 February 2021 (UTC)

Done --Martin Urbanec (talk) 11:16, 5 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Maky

Status:  Done

I have read Help:Two-factor authentication and would like to secure my account given repeated failed login attempts. Thanks, --Maky (talk) 01:34, 6 February 2021 (UTC)

Maky, Done, please make sure not to lose your scratch-codes. --Base (talk) 01:44, 6 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for 永恒之蓝

Status:  Done

I have read Help:Two-factor authentication and would like to secure my account given repeated failed login attempts. Thanks. --永恒之蓝 (talk) 10:28, 6 February 2021 (UTC)

Done Ruslik (talk) 12:56, 6 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for pjpmosteiro

Status:  Done

I have read Help:Two-factor authentication and would like to secure my account against unauthorized access attemps, thanks, --Pjpmosteiro (talk) 14:08, 7 February 2021 (UTC)

Done --Martin Urbanec (talk) 15:42, 7 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for JamesLee

Status:  Done

I have read Help:Two-factor authentication and would like to secure my account given oppression of freedom in Hong Kong. Thanks, --JamesLee (talk) 12:20, 7 February 2021 (UTC)

Done --Alaa :)..! 12:51, 7 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Sunny00217

Status:  Done

I had read H:2FA, and I want to enable 2FA for my wikimedia account.-- Sunny00217  10:54, 9 February 2021 (UTC)

Done Ruslik (talk) 20:42, 9 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Chilly Flakes

Status:  Done

I would like to get more security where its possible, today I got mail that some one is trying to reset my password. I also already have 2FA in my all social medias and now I also need same for wikipedia user id too because i can not compromise with any of user ids. thanks, --Chilly Flakes (talk) 08:29, 10 February 2021 (UTC)

@Chilly Flakes: The stewards will ask you to confirm that you have read H:2FA. Leaderboard (talk) 11:25, 10 February 2021 (UTC)
@Leaderboard: Yes I have already read the Help:Two-factor authentication. --Chilly Flakes (talk) 11:27, 10 February 2021 (UTC)
@Leaderboard: and I also know hot to use it because I have the same security in my social media platforms too. --Chilly Flakes (talk) 11:29, 10 February 2021 (UTC)
Done Make sure to record your scratch codes. Best, Martin Urbanec (talk) 16:17, 10 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for JonathanCross

Status:  Done

2FA should be setup on any account that matters. My Wikipedia account matters. (I'm confused why this request is even necessary) Thanks, --JonathanCross (talk) 14:00, 6 February 2021 (UTC)

@JonathanCross Hello, this request is necessary, because it is really easy to lock yourself out of your account with no way to recover, should you lose both your 2FA device and scratchcodes. If you are okay with this risk, and you have read the documentation, we will happily enable 2FA for you. Best, Martin Urbanec (talk) 15:42, 7 February 2021 (UTC)
@Martin Urbanec Yes please. – JonathanCross (talk) 21:00, 9 February 2021 (UTC)
@JonathanCross Done 2FA should be available for you now. Please make sure to store the scratch codes in a safe place. Best, Martin Urbanec (talk) 21:33, 9 February 2021 (UTC)
@Martin Urbanec Thanks. I just enrolled using FIDO U2F, but at no time was I presented with recovery "scratch codes". This is concerning... did the process change? – JonathanCross (talk) 22:59, 9 February 2021 (UTC)
@Martin Urbanec So, as far as I can see, webauthn (FIDO U2F) setup does not present scratch codes. I just went through both TOTP and Webauthn setups again to confirm. And there is no way to enable both TOTP and Webauthn simultaniously, which means webauthn (by far the most secure option) provides no backup / reset option. This is frustrating - is it intentional? – JonathanCross (talk) 13:11, 10 February 2021 (UTC)
@JonathanCross Sadly, it is currently not possible to have scratch codes as a backup for webauthn. You can, however, enroll multiple webauthn keys and keep one of them as a backup. There is a task in our bug tracking system to fix this, however, right now, no one is working on that.
Best, Martin Urbanec (talk) 16:17, 10 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for caraoge

Status:  Done

Please let me enable 2FA to secure my account. I'm using 2FA via TOTP Tokens on almost all the web services i use. I already read the help files. We have to secure all accounts, thanks, --Caraoge (talk) 22:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)

Done Please make sure to not lose your scratch codes. Martin Urbanec (talk) 16:18, 10 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Ahmer Jamil Khan

Status:  Done

Hi, I'd like to enable 2FA on my account. I have read and understood Help:2FA and understand the risks. Thanks! Ahmer Jamil Khan (talk) 01:46, 11 February 2021 (UTC)

Ahmer Jamil Khan, Done, please make sure not to lose your scratch-codes. --Base (talk) 14:34, 11 February 2021 (UTC)
Thank you. I've saved the scratch codes. ⭐ Ahmer Jamil Khan 💬 14:51, 11 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Calvin1719

Status:  Done

2FA should be standard for all accounts, not just high-value. I've read the documentation, please enable 2FA for my account. Thanks, --Calvin1719

Calvin1719, Done, please make sure not to lose your scratch codes. The latter is the reason why it is currently not default for everyone — people manage to lock themselves out of their account, and at the moment the procedure to restore their access requires manual identity verification by WMF staff (when the verification is even possible) — at the moment this system does not scale well. --Base (talk) 14:33, 11 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for MakeRocketGoNow

Status:  Done

I am requesting for 2FA because i need more security in my user id, I have made more then 20,000+ contributions in english wikipedia, so thats why i can not take any risk with my user id. I have already read Help:Two-factor authentication, thanks, --MRGN (talk to me!) 18:54, 13 February 2021 (UTC)

Done I just enabled 2FA for your account. Please make sure you record your scratch codes. Best, --Martin Urbanec (talk) 16:59, 14 February 2021 (UTC)
@Martin Urbanec: Yes sure thanks for your suggestion and for 2FA rights too. Thanks MRGN (talk to me!) 17:19, 14 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Bakerum

Status:  Not done

I need Two Factors Security some one trying to hijack my user id, and I have already read Help:Two-factor authentication thanks, --Bakerum (talk to me) 12:14, 15 February 2021 (UTC)

This was my account and it has been compromised. Stewards are aware and it is currently globally locked. B930913 (talk) 15:38, 15 February 2021 (UTC)

Not done. Locked account. —Thanks for the fish! talk•contribs 16:08, 15 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for MikutoH

Status:  Done

I'm gently requesting 2FA use authorization because I'm concerned about being hijacked. I'm an active user at [pt.wikipedia.org pt.wiki] and got, only this week, about five notifications telling me that "Ocorreram 15 tentativas falhadas de entrar na sua conta desde a última vez que iniciou uma sessão. Se estas tentativas não foram feitas por si, certifique-se de que a sua conta tem uma palavra-passe segura", i.e. 15 failed attempts of hijacking my user. This happened all this week. ☹️ --MikutoH (talk) 23:35, 16 February 2021 (UTC)

PS.: I've read the recommendations. MikutoH (talk) 23:37, 16 February 2021 (UTC) PS2.: Still being notified about failed login attempts. Today it was "25 failed attempts". pic MikutoH (talk) 14:13, 17 February 2021 (UTC)

Done Ruslik (talk) 20:35, 17 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Firefly

Status:  Done

Requesting MFA use as my account has previously been subject to (apparently) brute-force password guessing. Thanks! --ƒirefly ( t · c · who? ) 13:00, 17 February 2021 (UTC)

Just confirming that I have read the instructions and understand the implications of enabling MFA for my account. ƒirefly ( t · c · who? ) 13:02, 17 February 2021 (UTC)
@Firefly:: Done. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 21:57, 17 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Ase1este

Status:  Done

Hi. I would also like to apply for 2FA permission for my doppelganger account so that it is much less likely to be compromised and affect me. I already have 2FA permission for this account. Thanks. ~ Ase1este charge-parity time 18:43, 25 February 2021 (UTC)

Done Ruslik (talk) 20:59, 25 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for R4356th

Status:  Done

Hello, I would like to request the global 2FA Tester group to make my account more secure. I have read H:2FA and have experience using the feature on non-Wikimedia wikis. Thank you. R4356th (talk) 10:11, 24 February 2021 (UTC)

Done Ruslik (talk) 20:43, 24 February 2021 (UTC)
Thank you very much. R4356th (talk) 06:08, 25 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for ThatIPEditor

Status:  Done

Hi, I would like to have 2FA enabled on my account so it could be more secure. I have recently been a potential target in an attack after banning someone from another non-wikimedia project, and they have been hacking accounts. I would like to make sure that my wikipedia account would remain secure. Thanks, --ThatIPEditor (talk) 00:29, 26 February 2021 (UTC)

Done -- Amanda (aka DQ) 16:44, 26 February 2021 (UTC)

2FA Tester for 01miki10

Status:  Done

I have read H:2FA and want to enable 2FA for my account, thanks, --01miki10 (talk) 22:03, 25 February 2021 (UTC)

Done -- Amanda (aka DQ) 16:44, 26 February 2021 (UTC)

Requests for other global permissions

Latest comment: 4 years ago 83 comments50 people in discussion

add global OTRS member for Ivi104

Status:  Done

Thanks, --Krd 09:06, 4 February 2021 (UTC)

Done. Stryn (talk) 09:09, 4 February 2021 (UTC)

Abuse filter helper for Leaderboard

The following request is closed. Please do not modify it. No further edits should be made to this discussion.
Status:  Done
Not ending before 12 February 2021 08:14 UTC

So, basically the same rationale as Meta:RFA and Meta:Babel, but evidently the community does not think that limited adminship is the right role for me, and no consensus could be obtained for the other two. This leaves AFH as the only option. Please do not tell that I should be applying for Meta limited adminship (as I already did it), because in that case I'll be left with neither. Thanks in advance. --Leaderboard (talk) 08:14, 5 February 2021 (UTC)

@Camouflaged Mirage: I am not sure what the exact period is, but I don't mind waiting a week. Leaderboard (talk) 16:35, 6 February 2021 (UTC)
@Leaderboard Done. Added the end date, hopefully is correct as is manual calculation. Camouflaged Mirage (talk) 16:39, 6 February 2021 (UTC)
@Leaderboard One more question, hope you don't mind, since this is sort of sensitive, although WMF did not ask for 2FA can I have your assurance that your account will be kept secure. Thanks much. Camouflaged Mirage (talk) 11:49, 10 February 2021 (UTC)
I have a reasonably secure password, would that not be enough? Leaderboard (talk) 11:59, 10 February 2021 (UTC)
Sure, thanks for the clarification @Leaderboard Camouflaged Mirage (talk) 12:01, 10 February 2021 (UTC)
Done, sounds like a good use case, per Meta:RFA and Meta:Babel. Trijnstel talk 09:52, 12 February 2021 (UTC)

add global OTRS member for Atsme

Status:  Done

Thanks, --Krd 17:37, 13 February 2021 (UTC)

Done-BRP ever 00:48, 14 February 2021 (UTC)

global-interface-editor renewal and abusefilter-maintainer for Billinghurst

The following request is closed. Please do not modify it. No further edits should be made to this discussion.
Status:  Done

I wish to continue to have access to global-interface-editor rights. Continuing the general work of past years. No rights have been rescinded xwiki that I hold, I think that I did add abusefilter-maintainer in past 12 months, though maybe that was prior period. -- — billinghurst sDrewth 23:12, 13 February 2021 (UTC)

Adding abusefilter-maintainer to renewal request though it isn't due to April. May as well synch these rights to make things easier for all parties.  — billinghurst sDrewth 23:15, 13 February 2021 (UTC)
@Billinghurst: Do you edit abuse filters in projects in which you have no other rights? In your first request you wrote that you want to test filters. This also works with the Group "Abuse filter helpers". I think that would be better as that doesn't need to be renewed and therefore creates less bureaucracy. --WikiBayer 👤💬 08:57, 14 February 2021 (UTC)
I both test and build edit filters for other wikis that are not are not covered by global sysops. I have previously assisted in global cleanups after AF extensions changes, though not been necessary this year.  — billinghurst sDrewth 10:55, 14 February 2021 (UTC)
  • (after edit conflict) Question Question: Hello Billinghurst, can you explain this code?
!(
 "autoconfirmed" in user_rights |
 page_title = user_name
) &
page_namespage = 10
Nieuwsgierige Gebruiker (CA) 09:08, 14 February 2021 (UTC)
You are going to ask this type of question every year for a renewal. We don't typically write filters for the template namespace, especially not globally, and not something that I would typically do at a local wiki.  — billinghurst sDrewth 11:15, 14 February 2021 (UTC)
And the code is invalid because "page_namespage" is typoed. Legoktm (talk) 09:10, 15 February 2021 (UTC)
Done, to expire on 2022年02月20日. --Martin Urbanec (talk) 17:55, 20 February 2021 (UTC)

remove global OTRS member for KuboF Hromoslav

Status:  Done

Thanks, --Krd 10:10, 20 February 2021 (UTC)

Done. Trijnstel talk 10:40, 20 February 2021 (UTC)

remove global OTRS member for Mates

Status:  Done

Thanks, --Krd 08:49, 26 February 2021 (UTC)

Done. Stryn (talk) 09:25, 26 February 2021 (UTC)

Renew global-interface-editor for Sophivorus

Status:  Done

Hi! I'd like to request a renewal of my global-interface-editor permission. I've had the permission for about three years mainly because I'm the main developer and maintainer of the ProveIt gadget (used in over 40 wikis). I'm also the main developer and maintainer of the Transcluder and Excerpt modules (used in over 20 wikis) that occasionally require me to edit protected pages, as well as some smaller tools on Wikiversity and the Spanish Wikipedia. I haven't been too active lately but I was very active earlier last year and I expect a similar period of activity sometime this year. Thanks for your consideration! Sophivorus (talk) 13:56, 21 February 2021 (UTC)

Done. Granted for another year. RadiX ∞ 19:47, 27 February 2021 (UTC)

add global OTRS member for Shizhao

Status:  Done

Thanks, --Krd 10:38, 27 February 2021 (UTC)

Done. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 10:45, 27 February 2021 (UTC)

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