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This page enables administrators to handle requests for permissions on the English Wikipedia. Administrators are able to modify account creator, autopatrolled, confirmed, file mover, extended confirmed, mass message sender, new page reviewer, page mover, pending changes reviewer, rollback, and template editor rights, and AutoWikiBrowser access. Editors wishing to request a permission flag here should do so following the procedure below. Editors requesting permissions are advised to periodically revisit the requests page, as notifications will not always be given after a decision is made. Editors should not expect their request to be answered right away and should remember to be patient when filing a request. To find out what permissions your account has, go to Special:Preferences, where your permissions are listed in the user profile tab under "Member of groups". Requests for permissions are archived regularly; please see Wikipedia:Requests for permissions/Archive for an index of past requests. |
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Several permissions are requested and handled elsewhere:
If you wish to have any of your permission flags (except administrator) removed, you should contact an administrator. If you want your administrator flag removed, you should contact a bureaucrat.
This is not the place to request review of another user's rights. If you believe someone's actions merit removal of a permission flag, you should raise your concern at the incidents noticeboard.
The bureaucrat, checkuser, and oversight flags are removed at meta:Steward requests/Permissions. Stewards will typically not carry out such requests unless they are made on behalf of the Arbitration Committee, by a user who is requesting their own access be removed, or in cases of an emergency.
To make a request for a permission, click "add request" next to the appropriate header and fill in the reason for wanting permission.
Any editor may comment on requests for permission.
Full instructions at Wikipedia:Requests for permissions/Administrator instructions |
Administrators are permitted to grant account creator, autopatrolled, confirmed, event coordinator, file mover, mass message sender, new page reviewer, page mover, pending changes reviewer, rollback and template editor flags to any user who meets the criteria explained above and can be trusted not to abuse the tool(s). Administrators may either grant these permissions permanently or temporarily. For convenience, a bot will automatically comment with relevant data if the user does not meet configurable qualifications. Even if the bot does not comment, administrators should review the user's contributions and 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. If a user already has the requested permission, or is autoconfirmed and requesting confirmed, ((already done)) should be used. N hours after the last comment was made (as specified by the config), the request will be archived automatically: approved requests will be placed here; declined requests will go here. See User:MusikBot/PermClerk#Archiving for more information on archiving functionality.
Requests for permissions is primarily intended for editors requesting a permission for their own account. Other editors are welcome to comment if they have specific information that is relevant to that request that a patrolling administrator is unlikely to discover for themselves. Otherwise, since only administrators can effectively respond to these requests, general comments or 'clerking' by other users are rarely helpful. Non-administrators cannot "decline" to grant a request, because they're not in a position to accept it.
A limited exception to this is Wikipedia:Requests for permissions/Autopatrolled, where third party nominations are encouraged. Other editors should still avoid offering general remarks on requests and leave the final decision to an administrator.
@Ryan shell has suggested me to request autopatrolled rights. I'm often creating simple articles about beetles in English (from the groups I'm personally already familiar with or learning about) and later expanding them if the existing resources allow me to do so. This is to allow other people to find this information and pictures more easily (otherwise it's often scattered on the internet and hard to find). I'm requesting autopatroller rights because I create large batches of articles at once, as Ryan mentioned. I only use reliable sources to provide information for Wikipedia Ipscaij (talk) 09:07, 14 June 2024 (UTC)
Hello there, I have created 30 articles as of now and i am requesting for Autopatrolled right. Xegma(talk) 07:34, 17 June 2024 (UTC)
Hello, I have created 100+ articles, primarily focused on television series. And I plan to keep doing the same. Thanks for your consideration C1K98V (💬 ✒️ 📂) 08:51, 17 June 2024 (UTC)
I have written a total of 48 articles, including 6 in the past 2 days, mainly about hip hop artists. My articles usually have little to no issue. I'm requesting for the autopatrolled right to lighten the amount of unreviewed articles. Roasted; (talk), c. 00:07, 19 June 2023 (CDT)
A patroller suggested I apply for this following the creation of Asphendou Cave petroglyphs, probably a decent idea as I have a few articles in the pipeline for the Wikipedia:2024 Developing Countries WikiContest and don't want to add to NPP burden. CMD (talk) 02:06, 23 June 2024 (UTC)
Hello—patroller @Aszx5000 suggested I apply for the autopatrolled permission. I've created 35 articles as of this request, most of them on California wildfires, and plan to continue roughly the same pace and pattern of article creation. Thanks! — Penitentes (talk) 18:46, 24 June 2024 (UTC)
A patroller reccomended I apply for this. To be honest, I did not know it existed until now. I've created over 60 articles, which includes four GAs and a few more pending nominations. IanTEB (talk) 20:14, 24 June 2024 (UTC)
I would like to have autowikibrowser rights to speed up edits that are too slow when done manually. I work with ((infobox company)) articles and would like to use AWB for speeding up edits that would take way too long to edit manually. WiinterU 00:24, 3 June 2024 (UTC)
I would like to have autowikibrowser permissions to make editing faster to make Wikipedia better. CGP05 (talk) 00:32, 11 June 2024 (UTC)
I became aware of AWB on WikiProject Check Wikipedia while helping on fixing errors via Toolforge. I do have over 400 non-automated edits. I want to use AWB to continue my error fixing work more fast.--J. Lunau (talk) 10:22, 24 June 2024 (UTC)
I don't really like typos and want to test tools like the AWB. I now have nearly 600 edits. I've been registered on Wikipedia since the beginning of the year. AX29 (talk) 11:26, 15 June 2024 (UTC)
Hello. I am requesting autowikibrowser rights so that I can complete tedious edits, such as adding dozens of pages to the same category or adding navboxes to pages, more easily. It seems that AWB will help me with these tasks. I mostly work with New Zealand politics articles which are sometimes poorly categorised. Thanks for your consideration. —idiosyncritic 19:59, 18 June 2024 (UTC)
Hello, I would like to use AWB for common reference errors (i.e. CS1 errors), and filling bare references on many pages. Backlog reduction, basically. Also, of course, I would like to use it for fixing other little stuff like common typos and grammar issues. Thank you. EatingCarBatteries (contributions, talk) 05:30, 19 June 2024 (UTC)
I would like to request AWB rights to assist in correcting reference errors and stub sorting. Specific areas I would use AWB to focus on are the items populating Category:CS1 errors: periodical ignored, Category:CS1 errors: missing periodical, Category:CS1 errors: unsupported parameter. Reconrabbit 19:34, 20 June 2024 (UTC)
As a WikiGnome, I fix a lot of spelling and grammatical errors. I want to use AutoWikiBrowser to be more effective. I promise to use it responsibly. Tonyfaull (talk) 20:08, 20 June 2024 (UTC)
Hello,
Recently, I have made hundreds of edits primarily consisting of correcting proper names related to Brazil and, more generally, to the Portuguese-speaking world. For example, I have fixed the name of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil, which was incorrectly spelled on dozens, if not hundreds, of pages (sometimes as Luís Inácio, Luis Inacio, etc.). Other cases relating to presidents of Brazil include José Sarney (sometimes spelled Jose Sarney), Juscelino Kubitschek (sometimes spelled Juscelino Kubitscheck), and so on, to avoid going into too much detail. Regarding place names, I have corrected Rio de Janeiro (sometimes spelled Río de Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, etc.), São Paulo (sometimes spelled Sao Paulo, etc.), Brasília (often spelled Brasilia), and so forth. There are more to be corrected, such as Belém, Maranhão, and so on.
That said, I would like to gain access to AutoWikiBrowser to make these edits more easily and efficiently, no more being so limited to redirects as I currently am. For what it's worth, I am fully aware of WP:NOTBROKEN, so I will not make changes to valid redirects, but rather to those with spelling errors ("Spelling errors and other mistakes should be corrected. Don't link to a misspelled redirect"). I also refer to WP:DIACRITICS, emphasizing that the changes I make are well-supported by English-language sources.
Finally, given that AutoWikiBrowser is such a powerful tool, I commit to being cautious while using it, always following the principle "if I'm not sure, I won't do it", to avoid issues that could lead to losing access to it. I have some knowledge of regular expressions, which could be useful when operating it.
Thank you, RodRabelo7 (talk) 18:44, 22 June 2024 (UTC)
Already have required number of edits, planning to get back to editing now. SerChevalerie (talk) 11:31, 24 June 2024 (UTC)
Hey there, I'm acting as a coordinator of the 2024 Developing Countries WikiContest until the end of September. The role will entail sending out a handful of updates to at least 40 users over that period. I haven't previously requested a mass message, but I've read through the information page and will follow it in good faith to the best of my ability. Let me know if you have any questions! —TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 23:50, 21 June 2024 (UTC)
I'm interested in participating in reviewing articles related to music, people, films, and companies pending in the New pages feed backlog. I have been active in NPP and New pages feed, carefully reviewing notability and WP:BEFORE. Has good knowledge of notability guidelines. I would love to request a 3-month trial run. Thanks!
Additionally; Recently identified a suspected case of WP:UPE. After thoroughly analyzing the user's activities, I reported the issue, resulting in their indefinite ban. Here; User Page 𝓡𝔂𝓭𝓮𝔁 19:57, 11 June 2024 (UTC)
I have over 1,400 edits and I have participated in both AFC and AFD, I also created more than 30 articles. I would like to help reduce the backlog. TheNuggeteer (talk) 12:56, 14 June 2024 (UTC)
I have been given temporary NPR rights for 2 months trial which ends on 16 June. I don't think I've made any blatant error while reviewing pages and hope that Wikipedia is being benefitted by my reviews. I would still like to keep reducing backlogs of sports articles. RoboCric Let's chat 07:12, 15 June 2024 (UTC)
I believe I'm capable of reviewing new articles and drafts. Check my global contributions and user rights. Though this specific user group doesn't exist on ptwiki, my first-language/native Wikipedia, I believe I have potential in helping others creating articles and filtering enwiki. I have the draftify script installed and knowledge with policies. I've been working and have created some articles, such as Sapphism, Asexual flag, Plurisexuality, and Lists of LGBT politicians, as it shows, I have interest in sexuality area, as well as lists, categories, and redirects, as shown in my edits. --MikutoH talk! 00:33, 17 June 2024 (UTC)
I have more than 6000 edits as an editor over a time period of around 3 years. I have created several pages which I continue to maintain and have participated in processes like Request for moves and closures as well. Iv taken initiative in Anti-Vandalism work. I can help reduce the backlog. >>> Extorc.talk 14:00, 17 June 2024 (UTC)
I am requesting the NPP rights to continue as part of my volunteer work in reviewing new pages. Thanks. Safari ScribeEdits! Talk! 20:43, 17 June 2024 (UTC)
I’ve reviewed pages on the new pages feed. In fact, I have sometimes CSD or redirected (because it’s a duplicate article) before NPRs, please consider me. 48JCL 12:44, 18 June 2024 (UTC)
I am requesting NPP rights to be able to help out with reviewing new pages and to potentially help fix new pages. Cowboygilbert - (talk) ♥ 04:18, 19 June 2024 (UTC)
Hello folks, my 2-month trial period is coming to an end soon, so I am submitting this request for an extension. During this trial, I focused on reviewing articles extensively to demonstrate my capability. I successfully reviewed and also nominated several articles for deletion, with a success rate of 99%. Therefore, I am requesting an extension to continue using this tool and contributing further. Thank you. GSS 💬 09:01, 20 June 2024 (UTC) GSS 💬 09:01, 20 June 2024 (UTC)
I want to reduce the massive backlog. I have been looking at the new pages patrol feed sporadically for the past two months and the backlog keeps increasing. I want to play a part in reviewing the articles. HRShami (talk) 11:19, 21 June 2024 (UTC)
Hi. I would like to request an extension of my temporary NPP rights. Though I haven't been as active as I expected, I still reviewed some articles and participated in the May drive (thanks for the barnstar). I enjoyed the experience and would like to continue helping out whenever I can. Thanks for considering my request. '''[[User:CanonNi]]''' (talk • contribs) 08:14, 22 June 2024 (UTC)
Hello, I'd like to request page mover rights as I often come across articles that do not follow the Wikipedia:Article titles policy and though usually move those articles myself, they sometimes can't be moved due to technical reasons. I have participated in numerous WP:RMs and opened many significant ones, as well as performed many moves myself over the past. Thank you. PadFoot2008 04:07, 16 June 2024 (UTC)
So I plan on using it to address page move vandalism and for other non-controversial tasks such as WP:RM.— Saqib (talk I contribs) 10:38, 18 June 2024 (UTC)
I am enough experienced for this role (as per the terms and conditions) and I will actively contribute to the community. Arigato! Wowlastic10 (talk) 13:57, 20 June 2024 (UTC)
I am requesting Pending Changes Reviewer rights to assist in maintaining the quality of Wikipedia articles. I have been an active editor for almost 3 years, with over 16,000 edits. My contributions reflect a solid understanding of Wikipedia's content policies, including verifiability, neutrality, and no original research. I regularly engage in discussions to improve articles. I am committed to ensuring that pending changes are reviewed promptly and accurately. M S Hassan (talk) 17:25, 11 June 2024 (UTC)
I'm a productive user that has warned people in the past for distruptive editing, COI, vandalism and more. I usually try to complete things I start and it is very painful for me to look at Special:PendingChanges having tons of articles. I would definitely try to reduce the backlog. 48JCL 23:45, 22 June 2024 (UTC)
I have been helping in improving Wikipedia for three years now, and I am familiar with the wikipedia policy on vandalism as well as the main points of NPOV, Verifiability, WP:NOR, and WP:NOT. I'm hoping I can contribute more to Wikipedia by having PCR right. Thank you. — hhypeboyh 💬 • ✏️ 00:34, 24 June 2024 (UTC)
Can someone grant me rollback when they have the chance? Realized I forgot to ask for it after turning in the tools, and while I'm not around that much, when I am I prefer it to Twinkle. TonyBallioni (talk) 21:12, 22 June 2024 (UTC)
Hello. Requesting rollback rights to more swiftly correct vandalism and other clearly improper edits. I have dealt with a variety of these over time, with demonstrated knowledge of how to warn and/or welcome with specific guidance tailored to the problematic edit in each case. Thank you. Informationageuser (talk) 05:53, 23 June 2024 (UTC)
As someone who constantly reverts disruptive editors and reports vandals to WP:AIV almost daily, I would greatly appreciate access to rollback permissions to facilitate my work. Skitash (talk) 20:13, 23 June 2024 (UTC)
I had rollback on trial that expired about a year ago. My request to renew it was denied due to inactivity. I want to to request it again to gain access to WP:UV and WP:HUGGLE. Thanks. C F A 💬 21:36, 23 June 2024 (UTC)