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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 account creator, autopatrolled, confirmed, file mover, extended confirmed, mass message sender, new page reviewer, page mover, pending changes reviewer, rollback, 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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Permissions

Handled here

  • Account creator (add requestview requests): The account creator flag is granted to users who are active in the request an account process. The flag removes the limit on the maximum number of new accounts that can be created in a 24 hour period. It also allows users to make accounts with names similar to other accounts. The account creator flag is only given to users who participate in the ACC process and may be removed without notice should a user's participation in the account creation process cease.
  • Autopatrolled (add requestview requests): The autopatrolled flag is granted to users who are active in the creation of new articles. This tool is granted so their creations are auto patrolled in Special:NewPages. Unlike other requests, any user may nominate an editor for Autopatrolled, even without that user's consent. A user who wishes to have this flag generally should have created at least 25 articles and must be trusted, experienced, and must have demonstrated they are familiar with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines, especially WP:BLP and Wikipedia:Notability.
  • AutoWikiBrowser (add requestview requests): AutoWikiBrowser is a semi-automated MediaWiki editor for Microsoft Windows, 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 rules of use and registration requirements on the main page before requesting permission. This is not a true user right, but access needs to be granted by administrators just like other permissions. If approved, your name will be added to the CheckPage. Users with under 250 non-automated mainspace edits or 500 total mainspace edits are rarely approved. You will need to give a reason for wanting AWB access.
  • Confirmed (add requestview requests): The confirmed flag may be granted to new users who have not yet hit the threshold for autoconfirmed status. These are users who have not had both 10 edits and 4 days experience. People with this flag can upload files and edit semi-protected pages before hitting the autoconfirmed flag. Users requesting this flag must indicate clearly why they should be exempted from the customary confirmation period.
  • Event coordinator (add requestview requests): The event coordinator user right allows editors to create multiple new accounts, and to temporarily confirm accounts so that they can create new articles.
  • Extended confirmed (add requestview requests): The extended confirmed flag is normally automatically added to accounts after 500 edits and 30 days, but may be added to legitimate alternate accounts of users that already have this access. The flag allows users to edit pages under extended confirmed protection.
  • File mover (add requestview requests): The file mover user right is intended to allow users experienced in working with files to rename them, subject to policy, with the ease that autoconfirmed users already enjoy when renaming Wikipedia articles.
  • Mass message sender (add requestview requests): Mass message sender enables users to send messages to multiple users at once. This flag is given to users who have made requests for delivery in the past, clearly showing an understanding of the guidance for use.
  • New page reviewer (add requestview requests): The new page reviewer user right allows users to mark pages as patrolled and use the page curation toolbar. At administrators' discretion, the right may be accorded on a time limited basis or indefinite.
  • Page mover (add requestview requests): The page mover user right allows users experienced in working with article names to move them, subject to policy, without leaving behind a redirect. They may also move all subpages when moving the parent page(s). General guidelines include making 3,000 edits and 6 months of editing history. At administrators' discretion, the right may be accorded on a time limited basis or indefinite.
  • Pending changes reviewer (add requestview requests): The reviewer flag is granted to users who are experienced enough with Wikipedia editing and its policies for contributing to the process of reviewing articles placed under pending changes.
  • Rollback (add requestview requests): Rollback enables users to remove vandalism much more quickly and efficiently than by undoing it. Users who do not demonstrate an understanding of what constitutes capable vandalism fighting, either because they have no or little history of doing so, or show a poor ability to discern between good and bad faith edits will not be granted this right. Also, it is unlikely that editors with under 200 mainspace edits will have their request granted. For a more detailed explanation of rollback and information about when it is appropriate to use the tool, see Wikipedia:Rollback. For information about the technical details of the feature, see here.
  • Template editor (add requestview requests): The template editor flag allows users to edit protected templates and Lua modules. General guidelines for granting include making at least 1,000 edits overall (with at least 150 to templates or modules), being a registered user for over a year, and having a record of successfully proposing significant edits to several protected templates. Users should demonstrate proficiency with template syntax and an understanding of the need for caution when editing heavily-used templates.

Handled elsewhere

Several permissions are requested and handled elsewhere:

Removal of permissions

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.

Process

Requestors

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.

Administrators

Administrators are permitted to grant account creator, autopatrolled, confirmed, event coordinator, file mover, mass message sender, 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.

Current requests

Account creator


Autopatrolled

User:Ppt2003

Reason for requesting autopatrolled rights I have successfully created more than thirty articles, regarding different topics. My articles contain enough references to prove the validity of the content they retain. Therefore I humbly request that I be granted autopatrolled rights. Thanks. Ppt2003 (talk) 18:31, 21 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]


AutoWikiBrowser


User:Pedantical

Hi! I'd like to use AWB to more efficiently work through backlogs of unsupported parameters in templates and overpopulated categories. Thanks :) Pedantical (talk) 19:32, 20 March 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

 Automated comment This user has approximately 484 non-automated edits in the mainspace. MusikBot talk 02:30, 23 March 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

User:Nzdjb

Hi, I'm working to correct Māori words that are misspelled, specifically where they are missing macrons. I've developed a tool to identify these and would like to move to AWB for doing the edits. Cheers, nzdjb (talk) 20:25, 8 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

 Automated comment This user has approximately 281 non-automated edits in the mainspace. MusikBot talk 10:30, 18 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]
To add a bit more context to this, in recent years, there has been increasing acceptance in Aotearoa, New Zealand of using Māori names various terms. In particular, native fauna and flora now largely have Māori names officially preferred.
With this, there's been significant recognition that many of these names have been incorrectly spelled in media for a long time, by missing macrons. In some cases, this can completely change the meaning.
Wikipedia has not been immune to this and there are many of these errors. I've created a tool (https://github.com/nzdjb/diacritical) that finds instances of words that are commonly missing macrons (e.g. kereru instead of kererū).
I'd like to adapt my tool to output configuration files for AWB and ideally offer options of changing the spelling or adding appropriate templates to mark the instance as "as written", etc.
This will significantly increase the speed with which I can resolve these issues.
If AWB is not the correct tool for this kind of work, that's fine, I can develop the functionality I want, but I'd like to avoid reinventing the wheel. :-) nzdjb (talk) 04:46, 14 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

User:Evaxooooof25

Hi, I would like to request AWB rights in order to efficiently make repetitive minor edits, such as typo fixes. If I am approved, I would also like AWB rights added to my alt account Evaxooooof25Mobile. Evaxooooof25 (talk) 04:01, 13 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

 Automated comment This user has approximately 486 non-automated edits in the mainspace. MusikBot talk 11:30, 22 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

User:Kaffet i halsen

Use AWB for standard typos, citations and WP:KARLSRUHER. Kaffet i halsen (talk) 08:21, 15 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

User:Thirdman

I would like to use the tool to help automate repetitive edits please. Thirdman (talk) 00:46, 16 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

User:Maddy from Celeste

I frequently close requested moves, and sometimes there is a need to update a large number of links in conjunction with a move (if the original title doesn't remain a redirect to the moved article). AWB would be very useful for this. -- Maddy from Celeste (WAVEDASH) 16:14, 17 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

User:SilverTiger12

Reason for requesting autowikibrowser rights: I tend to make gnome-like edits and would like to see how AWB works and if it'll help me improve Wikipedia. SilverTiger12 (talk) 17:22, 21 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Confirmed


Event coordinator


Extended confirmed

User:ErickTErick

I thought I was already extended confirmed since this account is a couple of years old now and has well over 500 edits (edit: apparently in the English Wikipedia I don't have this amount, but including those of the Spanish Wikipedia I do) —I have even created a couple of articles—, but apparently not as I'm unable to edit articles with extended protection. Hence I make this request. ErickTErick (talk) 03:02, 17 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

[non-admin comment] I just checked your CentralAuth and noticed you had 372 edits on English Wikipedia. Sorry to say this but you must have at least 500 edits on English Wikipedia before getting extended confirmed access on English Wikipedia (permissions are usually based on local, not global, edit counts). -- Shadow of the Starlit Sky 18:34, 17 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

File mover

User:Jedi94

I have been a longtime editor and uploader of images on Wikipedia for 13+ years and would like to be able to have the ability to rename files, whether to correct obvious mistakes in spelling (which I've done before) or to correct/enhance file names. I am aptly acquainted with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. ~ Jedi94 (Want to tell me something?) 03:24, 9 April 2023 (UTC) ~ Jedi94 (Want to tell me something?) 03:24, 9 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

 Automated comment An extraneous header or other inappropriate text was removed from this request MusikBot talk 03:30, 9 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Mass message sender



New page reviewer

User:Clearfrienda

I'd like to apply for WP:NPR rights to help review new pages as they are created. I have experience with AfC (my AfC history) and RC patrolling. I'm familiar with page guidelines (WP:RS, WP:N, WP:BLP, WP:NPOV, etc.) because of my work at AfC. I've read and understand WP:NPP and believe that NPR would be a useful addition to my tool belt. Thanks in advance! Clearfrienda 💬 00:36, 22 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]


Page mover


User:Bcp67

I sometimes raise RMs for pages where, for example, I want to move an article back to a former title which exists as a redirect to the current title. I'd find it useful to have page mover rights to be able to do this without needing to go through an RM. Bcp67 (talk) 17:11, 18 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]



Pending changes reviewer

User:Nagsb

I intend to work on Pending changes, and I believe I have adequate understanding of policies. Thank you! Nagsb (talk) 12:28, 17 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

User:2NumForIce

Pending changes reviewer would be helpful to me since I RC patrol often, and I frequently see vandalism to pending changes protected pages. 2NumForIce (speak|edits) 20:10, 17 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I would also like to help out with NPOV, BLP vios, copyvios and WP:NOT through reviewing pending changes, and I understand the policies. 2NumForIce (speak|edits) 17:17, 18 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

User:MarkRosenbaum

I recently requested Rollback but was told I should try and get a bit more experience. I was wondering if I could start out trying the Pending Changes Reviewer role. MarkRosenbaum (talk) 13:51, 18 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

 Automated comment This user has 44 edits in the mainspace. MusikBot talk 14:00, 18 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

User:Roman Sayadyan

I want to help wikipedia, i want make armenian wikipedia more useful,because now its few people that use armenian wikipedia, reason for it that there is not enough information,i want peremission to change semi protected pages Reason for requesting pending changes reviewer rights Roman Sayadyan (talk) 17:20, 18 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

 Automated comment This user has 12 edits in the mainspace. MusikBot talk 17:30, 18 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]
(Non-administrator comment)@Roman Sayadyan:. Hi, are you looking for the Armenian Wikipedia (linked [[1]]). Thanks, Zippybonzo | Talk (he|him) 18:40, 19 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]
@Zippybonzo: @Roman Sayadyan: The Armenian Wikipedia does not have pending-changes protection. – dudhhr talk contribs (he/they) 18:45, 19 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

User:PalauanReich

I would like to help clear the backlog when I can. PalauanReich (talk) 00:57, 20 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

User:Clearfrienda

I'd like to request reviewer rights to help clear the backlog (and, to be honest, have something else to do). Reviewer rights would simply be a useful tool to have, especially as I'm familiar with (and like) patrolling RC, reviewing WP:AFC submissions, along with other general maintenance/reviewing. I've read and understand WP:PC and related policies. Thank you so much! Clearfrienda 💬 04:00, 20 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

 Done Courcelles (talk) 13:52, 21 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

User:InterstellarGamer12321

I would like to gain the pending changes reviewer right so that I can prevent vandalism and keep the backlog low. I am familiar with all of the policies of Wikipedia, have read WP:PC annd related articles and have experience reviewing AfC submissions. InterstellarGamer12321 (talk | contribs) 11:41, 21 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

 Done Courcelles (talk) 13:52, 21 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]


Rollback

User:ChrisWx

Hello, I believe that I have enough experience in editing the English Wikipedia to have this role granted. I have some experience in quickly reverting vandalism on tornado-related pages (e.g. the March 31-April 1st outbreak page) and I believe that rollback would come in handy in situations like this and make the process of reverting vandalism like this much quicker and more efficient than reverting with Twinkle or pressing undo. I promise to not misuse the tool in situations where explaining a reversion becomes necessary, and the tool would only be used in instances of clear vandalism.

If there are any issues with this, just let me know. Thanks, ChrisWx (talk - contribs) 17:58, 18 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

User:2NumForIce

I would like rollback because I want to revert vandalism faster and use more advanced tools such as Huggle and AntiVandal. I have experience using RedWarn to revert vandalism, and I understand the policies, such as distinguishing vandalism from good-faith edits such as tests. Thanks! 2NumForIce (speak|edits) 21:05, 19 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

User:Clearfrienda

Hi. I'm requesting rollback rights to help with anti-vandalism, which I occasionally work on. It's necessary in order to use some tools like WP:AntiVandal, and useful for similar tasks. I've read the policies and have a decent amount of experience with manually reverting vandalism. Thanks! Clearfrienda 💬 03:46, 20 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

User:ThisIsSeanJ

I often reverted vandalism and unsourced contents under my previous username SeanJ 2007 (my username was changed hours ago). I would like to use this tool because it is faster and I understand how to use this. ThisIsSeanJ (talk) 09:00, 22 April 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]


Template editor