Wikipedia:Requests for permissions

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Requests for permissions

This page enables administrators to handle requests for permissions on the English Wikipedia. Administrators are able to modify 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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Permissions

Handled here

• Account creator (add request · view 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 request · view 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 request · view 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 request · view 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 request · view 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 request · view 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 request · view 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 request · view 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 request · view 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 request · view 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 request · view 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 request · view 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 request · view 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:

• Administrator and bureaucrat access: Requests for administrator or bureaucrat access need to be posted at requests for adminship and requests for bureaucratship, respectively.
• Bots: Request for bot flags should be made at Wikipedia:Bots/Requests for approval.
• Edit filter: Requests for access to the edit filter manager group and the edit filter helper group should be made at Wikipedia:Edit filter noticeboard.
• Interface administrator: Requests for interface administrator access should be made at Wikipedia:Bureaucrats' noticeboard. Only current administrators may become interface administrators.
• IP-block-exempt: While the IP-block-exempt right can be granted by administrators, this flag is not handled here. Requests for the IP-block exempt right should be submitted via the Unblock Ticket Request System or, if there are significant privacy concerns, email the checkuser team at checkuser-en-wpwikipedia.org or contact a CheckUser directly.
• CheckUser and Oversight: These rights are only granted by the Arbitration Committee, and only after strict scrutiny. More information can be found here.
• AfC reviewer: This access is granted by administrators at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Articles for creation/Participants.
• Redirect autopatrol list: Addition to the list is granted by administrators at Wikipedia talk:New pages patrol/Redirect autopatrol list.
• Steward permissions can only be granted in yearly elections, and are rarely given.
• Global permissions such as global renamer, sysop, IP block exempt, rollback, etc should be made at meta:Steward requests/Global permissions.

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

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.

Other editors

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.

Current requests

Account creator

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Autopatrolled

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User:Davidindia

Davidindia (requesting Autopatrolled) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify) He has created a remarkable total of 647 articles on English Wikipedia, with only 4 deletions. This impressive accomplishment highlights his expertise and dedication. Primarily, he focuses on biographies of sportspersons and politicians, demonstrating a strong understanding of these subjects. Additionally, he treats fellow editors with respect and professionalism. Thank you! Jannatulbaqi (talk) 14:23, 26 October 2024 (UTC)

(Non-administrator comment) Though all the articles they have created cover notable subjects, almost all of them are missing a talk page, which are then created by NPPs. Some older articles are missing default sort, DMY formatting and very short articles do not need multiple sections; rather, they should be consolidated into a single Life or Career section. Jeraxmoira🐉 (talk) 08:00, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

Thanks, Jeraxmoira, for chipping in. Comments like yours are much appreciated as it makes our job easier. I've looked over the last six articles created by Davidindia and DEFAULTSORT is no longer an issue; keep it up, Davidindia! The date format used is yyyy-mm-dd and that is acceptable as long as it's just for references. Davidindia, given that you write Indian bios, could you please include the template {{Use dmy dates}} and place it underneath the short description? That'll make the dates display correctly for the reader. One thing that will definitely have to change is to include an unreferenced year of birth, as that's a violation of WP:BLP. Can you please go back over your recent bios and add references, or remove the year of birth (and respective category), and commit yourself to not having this recur in future, Davidindia? Another issue is that you create references with the Visual Editor and that requires that you check that it comes up with sensible author names as often, it does not. For example, with C. Manpon Konyak, this shows up as a refencing error (in this case, simply remove |last=Bureau |first=ABP News from the reference as those are obviously not first and last names.) I have only come across short articles with two headings and to my mind, that is not excessive. I agree that it's useful if you could create a talk page. For a politician, simply copy what is shown at Talk:C. Manpon Konyak and adjust the listas parameter so that it matches DEFAULTSORT. Does that sound ok, Davidindia? Schwede66 23:42, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

Thanks a lot for all the suggestions. I will go back and flag these issues in my earlier articles. Will try to learn fast. All 'year of births' are referenced in the career section. I will try to re use the ref. in the intro. Have recently installed Rater and trying to learn the nitty gritty of talk pages. Of late, copy pasting talk and adjusting Listas. Will use dmy dates, which is a simple thing... thanks for the review and all the suggestions. Best regards! Davidindia (talk) 06:37, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

 Done Given your commitment to improve, and your great rate of article creation, I've temporarily assigned autopatrolled. It'll expire in mid-December. Come back here before then and I, or someone else, will have another look. If all is clean, the tag will then go permanent.Schwede66 08:09, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

User:AxonsArachnida

• AxonsArachnida (requesting Autopatrolled) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

They have created 545 clean articles, none of which have been deleted. Their creations focus on spider species articles, so I believe their articles no longer need to go through NPP review. Thanks. GrabUp - Talk 06:30, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

Currently created 631 articles, with 86 more added since this nomination. No single one was deleted. GrabUp - Talk 08:29, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

 Done, no issues seen. ThadeusOfNazereth(he/him)^{Talk to Me!} 19:34, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

User:Mims Mentor

• Mims Mentor (requesting Autopatrolled) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I am requesting autopatrolled rights as I have a strong understanding of Wikipedia's policies and guidelines, particularly those concerning biographies of living persons and notability. Over the past five years, I have actively contributed by combating vandalism and ensuring articles adhere to these guidelines. Additionally, I have created 60 articles that align with Wikipedia's standards.--— MimsMENTOR ^talk 11:04, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

 Not done While you've created 60 articles according to Xtools, all of them do not align with Wikipedia's standards. 11 of them have been deleted, and while the last deletion was in 2022, the article Miss Diva 2024 was created in October 2024 and between the promotional wording and sourcing issues (including using a forum as a source), I think it would be a good idea to have NPP continue to review newly created articles for the time being. - Aoidh (talk) 01:58, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

User:Royalesignature

• Royalesignature (requesting Autopatrolled) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I respectfully request autopatrol and patrol rights based on my experience and contributions to Wikipedia. With over 12 months of experience, I have created more than 54 articles and improved over 20 others, demonstrating my commitment and dedication to the community. Granting my request will help streamline the New Page Patrol process, enabling pages to be efficiently marked as "reviewed" and "patrolled" in the system. Additionally, my experience has established my trustworthiness. Granting me these rights will enable me to contribute even more efficiently and effectively. Thank you for considering my request. Royalesignature (talk). 03:47, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

Royalesignature, I'm going to edit your last article (Olufemi Oluyede), one issue at a time, to show you what needs to improve. Schwede66 03:54, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for your swift response Royalesignature (talk). 04:03, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

 Not done Even without finding a copyvio (the article is now in draft space), I wouldn't have assigned autopatrolled. This is a tag for editors who produce clean articles. With the number of issues that I had to fix, you are quite a way off from becoming autopatrolled. Schwede66 04:19, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for your honest feedback. I appreciate the time you took to review my article and provide constructive criticism. I understand that my work still requires improvement to meet the standards for autopatrolled status. I will take your comments into consideration and strive to enhance my writing skills and attention to detail. Please know that I am committed to producing high-quality content and will continue to work towards achieving the autopatrolled designation. If there are specific areas you would like me to focus on or resources you recommend for improvement, please let me know. I value your guidance and look forward to continuing to learn and grow as a contributor. Royalesignature (talk). 04:23, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for taking it well (not everyone does). I suppose we are here to improve the performance of editors when that's required. Happy to help you grow. Schwede66 08:14, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

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AutoWikiBrowser

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User:OpalYosutebito

• OpalYosutebito (requesting AutoWikiBrowser) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (edit CheckPage)

I'd like to keep using AutoWikiBrowser to better add WikiProjects to talk pages in other languages, such as those in the Vietnamese versions of Establishments in Italy by year, as well as fixing (not necessarily removing like before) unknown parameters in templates. OpalYosutebito (talk) 13:22, 2 October 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user has had this permission revoked in the past 180 days ([1]). — MusikBot ^talk 13:30, 2 October 2024 (UTC)

Your use of AWB appears to have been removed rather than for inactivity - can you explain why or how you will use AWB within the rules and guidelines going forward? Primefac (talk) 19:31, 13 October 2024 (UTC)

{{not done}}, no reply. Primefac (talk) 19:42, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

I didn't receive a reply notification, sorry. I will not focus on flat-out removing unknown parameters like before, but instead fixing them (the biggest example being using the "via" parameter instead of "agency" for some of the citation templates). - OpalYosutebito (talk) 01:28, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

Courtesy ping: Gonzo fan2007, who revoked. charlotte ^👸♥ 03:22, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

User:Cooldudeseven7

• Cooldudeseven7 (requesting AutoWikiBrowser) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (edit CheckPage)

Reason for requesting autowikibrowser rights: I have achieved 500 mainspace edits and I feel like this tool will be used so that I can contribute to wikipedia while expanding my knowledge of it- as well as how these tools work. This tool will be handy in my improvement of wikipedia articles no matter stub or good articles. This tool will be so handy in fixing problems that are in multiple articles! Thanks, ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Cooldudeseven7 _{join in on the tea talk} 13:04, 24 October 2024 (UTC)

Cooldudeseven7, do you actually see a need for this right now or is it just a thing you are wanting to play around with? Primefac (talk) 19:54, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

I am trying to first make categories follow WP:CATSPECIFIC, I also am trying to do bulk additions of inline citations, as well as general cleanup to articles in bulk. Thanks, ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Cooldudeseven7 _{join in on the tea talk} 12:10, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

@Primefac, Just following up, is there any news on this thread or is it declined ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Cooldudeseven7 _{join in on the tea talk} 12:20, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

Haven't had a chance to look at perms the last few days; if another admin doesn't get to it I should be able to free up some time this weekend. Primefac (talk) 12:35, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

Alright,  Thanks ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Cooldudeseven7 _{join in on the tea talk} 13:54, 8 November 2024 (UTC)

User:Tule-hog

• Tule-hog (requesting AutoWikiBrowser) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (edit CheckPage)

(See rescinded previous request.) There are many tasks I undertake that AWB would make easier, but the immediate task is finding 'what redirects here' for Effective radiated power to clean its odd anchor 'Equivalent radiated power (Redirected)' in the second paragraph. I do a fair bit of redirect work, so the ability to examine database dumps without dragging out my minimal MariaDB chops would be nice. I need to dig into Pywikibot as well, but I'd like to try the GUI offered by AWB. Tule-hog (talk) 16:18, 24 October 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user has had 1 request for autowikibrowser declined in the past 90 days ([2]). — MusikBot ^talk 16:20, 24 October 2024 (UTC)

The anchor Equivalent radiated power (Redirected) is only on Equivalent radiated power, so I do not see anything to "fix". Primefac (talk) 19:57, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

(Effective isotropic radiated power and EIRP also use the format. It is difficult to verify there is only one redirect to each when sorting through ~20,000 'what links here's. I have never seen the (Redirected) format used anywhere else, which is why I thought to 'fix' it.) Is there another tool with a lower barrier of entry which has the same functionality as 'what redirects here' in AWB? Tule-hog (talk) 03:02, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

If you're looking for a specific phrase (such as this one) and a "what links here" doesn't help, you should use an insource: search, for example this is the search for insource:"Equivalent radiated power (Redirected)", which shows that the redirect is the only page that calls it (I suspect that's why the redirect exists in the first place). Primefac (talk) 12:47, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

Does the link you provided show Equivalent radiated power for you? For me it is only the main article. Tule-hog (talk) 17:34, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

If I remember correctly, searches do not tend to look at redirects themselves unless there is an intitle search. Primefac (talk) 18:07, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

To reiterate my original request's intent, I am looking to isolate all the redirects to a given article. Neither insource nor intitle seem to accomplish this, unless I am missing something? Tule-hog (talk) 18:22, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

(I'll ask at WP:RE for an alternative.) Tule-hog (talk) 18:27, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

The ticket appears to be {{Special:WhatLinksHere/Effective radiated power|hidelinks=1|hidetrans=1}}:

redirects

EIRP (redirect to section "EIRP (Redirected)") (links | edit) Effective Radiated Power (redirect page) (links | edit) Equivalent isotropically radiated power (redirect page) (links | edit) Effective isotropically radiated power (redirect page) (links | edit) Eirp (redirect page) (links | edit) Effective Radiated Power (ERP) (redirect page) (links | edit) Effective isotropically-radiated power (redirect page) (links | edit) Effective isotropic radiated power (redirect to section "Effective isotropic radiated power (Redirected)") (links | edit) Equivalent radiated power (redirect to section "Equivalent radiated power (Redirected)") (links | edit) Equivalent isotropic radiated power (redirect page) (links | edit) Effective monopole radiated power (redirect page) (links | edit) EMRP (redirect to section "EMRP") (links | edit) Cymomotive force (redirect to section "CMF") (links | edit)

Tule-hog (talk) 18:49, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

 Request withdrawn, till next time! Tule-hog (talk) 18:51, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

User:Kingsmasher678

• Kingsmasher678 (requesting AutoWikiBrowser) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (edit CheckPage)

Hey there, I am looking to go through the cave articles and add categories to improve navigation within the area. This would take me literal days to do without access to this tool, as I am hoping to through most of the available articles. I will also be removing tags related to caves when they should refer to mines or quarry, and will be updating things that are manmade to accurately represent that in the articles categories. Kingsmasher678 (talk) 16:20, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user has had 1 request for autowikibrowser declined in the past 90 days ([3]). — MusikBot ^talk 16:30, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

Kingsmasher678, would WP:CATALOT not be more useful for this? Primefac (talk) 19:58, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

Is that not only for images? I don’t understand how I would use it for articles.Kingsmasher678 (talk) 20:37, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

@Kingsmasher678 Cat-a-lot can be installed here by pasting the code from Help:Gadget-Cat-a-lot#As_your_user_gadget into your Special:MyPage/common.js file. It works just as well on articles as it does on images, just instead of clicking the description to select a file, you click in the empty space to the right of the page name in the category listing. --Ahecht (TALK
PAGE) 15:19, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

Sweet, that did the trick! Withdrawn. Kingsmasher678 (talk) 17:09, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

 Request withdrawn (for the bot). Primefac (talk) 17:14, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

User:RCSCott91

• RCSCott91 (requesting AutoWikiBrowser) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (edit CheckPage)

Disambugation links. I really enjoy doing them and I'd like to help bring the "articles with Dab links" number into the 3 digits. If you'll look at my dab history you'll see I have dealt with everything from standard, to Vandalism, to navbox, and even had to update a module for a disambugation link that had been present for a few months. I'm currently null editing manually ~120 pages so they won't be on the dab list and slow anyone else down.

I currently do the majority of my disambugation on mobile, but if granted permission I can allocate two days on desktop to disambiguate. Based on on current normal fluctuations, I'm confident that I can help get disambiguation articles down to triple digits within 3-4 months. (notwithstanding random navbox disambiguation).

I am currently ranked in the top 10 DAB users although that doesn't mean much right now considering the top 2 have about ten times my number. RCSCott91 (talk) 19:22, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

Clarification: I can allocate 2 days per week. Sorry for the ambiguity. RCSCott91 (talk) 21:59, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

User:Kumar Dayal

• Kumar Dayal (requesting AutoWikiBrowser) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (edit CheckPage)

I came across the page Kerala which has duplicate citations. So I would like to try this tool. Kumar Dayal (talk) 13:24, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

User:Polygnotus/DuplicateReferences may be better for duplicate references (AWB isn't great). Primefac (talk) 19:51, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

 Not done @Primefac has pointed to a better tool for you to use. If you find a need for this tool at a later date feel free to return and submit another request. Dr vulpes (Talk) 06:10, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

User:Absolutiva

• Absolutiva (requesting AutoWikiBrowser) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (edit CheckPage)

I want to replace these links. For example, "LGBTQ" per WP:CONSUB and "minor-planet" for "minor-planet designation" per WP:HYPHEN and Talk:Minor-planet designation#Requested move 21 September 2021. Absolutiva (talk) 01:34, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

User:Crafterstar

• Crafterstar (requesting AutoWikiBrowser) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (edit CheckPage)

I'd like to use it for typos. Crafterstar (talk) 14:28, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

 Not done I'm glad to see you're taking an active role in the community coming off your block. I don't think this would be the best permission for you at this time. If you think of a project or something where this tool would be helpful feel free to come back at a later time and request again. Dr vulpes (Talk) 06:08, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

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Confirmed

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User:WhiteStar2000

• WhiteStar2000 (requesting Confirmed) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)

Hello, I would like to request for an autoconfirmed / confirmed status since I have more than 27,000 edits and my account is six years old. Thanks. WhiteStar2000 (talk) 08:39, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

 Already done (automated response): This user already has the "autoconfirmed" user right. — MusikBot ^talk 08:40, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

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Event coordinator

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Extended confirmed

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User:QuantumResearchIsCool

• QuantumResearchIsCool (requesting Extended confirmed) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)

Hoping to get extended confirmed rights on this Alt account, mainly to do more political changes or election changes without my friends or anyone else knowing who I support. This account will be unbiased. Main account has ~3400. QuantumResearchIsCool (talk) 04:32, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

Hi User:-A-M-B-1996-, is this your alt account? This doesn't look accurate since you currently have over 12000 edits while this user claims that their main account has 3400 in total. Fathoms Below (talk) 05:30, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

That wouldn't be me, no. I don't have any sort of alt-account. -A-M-B-1996- (talk) 06:03, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

Then I'm going to mark this as  Not done unless I get a follow-up from the user since this doesn't seem to be an alt account at all. @QuantumResearchIsCool's userpage also seems to be a direct copy of the same page by the user above them in the queue. This account is not approved for AWB either. Fathoms Below (talk) 06:35, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

@QuantumResearchIsCool: do you have any valid excuse whatsoever for this perfidy? DatGuy^Talk_Contribs 15:51, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

I've indeffed. Removing this thread after being caught out is enough obvious bad faith editing for me to just block. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 16:07, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

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User:TheBirdsShedTears

• TheBirdsShedTears (requesting New page reviewer) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · curation log · patrol log · AFD stats · AFC stats · CSD log · PROD log · Draftify log · Mainspace edits · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I'd like to request NPR rights. I have prior experience with AfC and NPP, so I'm familiar with the process of reviewing new pages. I'm confident in my understanding of notability guidelines and can easily spot paid/COI editing, as well as unreliable and branded sources. I am also familiar with WP:DP, WP:NOBITING, and CSD

I understand the importance of careful, fair reviews and will do my best to uphold the quality of content on Wikipedia. Thank you! TheBirdsShedTears (talk) 06:37, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

not done, this does not address the removal of your permissions last year under suspicion of UPE. _signed, Rosguill ^talk 14:50, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

Switching to  On hold so that this doesn't get archived mid-discussion _signed, Rosguill ^talk 18:29, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

@Rosguill: My account was compromised and i have never been engaged in paid editing. TheBirdsShedTears (talk) 15:02, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

You are expected to be upfront about prior permissions changes and to address these concerns in your initial request. This is now the third time (2, 1) that you have requested permissions since then without addressing this concern in your initial request. That you did not do so does not inspire confidence. You also have not clarified what steps you have taken to prevent your account from being compromised again, which is a necessity before you are conferred any advanced permissions. _signed, Rosguill ^talk 15:15, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for the chance to explain. I realize I should have addressed this in my initial request, and I'm sorry for not doing so. When my account was compromised, it resulted in my permissions being revoked. I want to be clear that I've never been involved in paid editing.

Since then, I've taken steps to secure my account, including enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) on my registered email, setting a strong password for my account, occasionally changing my password, and regularly checking my account activity to prevent any future issues. I understand how serious this is and am fully committed to keeping my account secure going forward.

I'm really keen to contribute positively to Wikipedia again and will approach NPP and other responsibilities with full accountability. TheBirdsShedTears (talk) 15:46, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

Can you please also give a timeline of what happened? How many weeks was your account compromised for? What date was it compromised and what date was the compromise stopped? How bad was the damage when it was compromised? What kind of edits did the attackers make? Any idea how it was compromised in the first place? I understand this is a lot of detail to ask, but explaining exactly what happened should be helpful here. –Novem Linguae (talk) 17:43, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

Due to my health concerns, as noted here, I was inactive on the site. I gradually recovered, as mentioned here. However, in June 2022, I experienced health issues again, and this time, I didn’t inform the administrators because I had completely stopped using digital devices. As a result of this inactivity, I wasn't able to monitor my account or review my activity on the site. During this time, when my account was compromised, it was used solely for promotional editing by the attacker. Around 15 days before my account was blocked, I noticed I couldn't reset my password because the attacker had hijacked my email and removed it from my Wikipedia account. I recovered my email soon after realizing it was hacked. Upon reviewing my account activity, I found it in a dire state, used solely for promotional editing, which not only damaged Wikipedia but also hurt the trust I had built over several years of hardwork. I also noticed that the account had been inactive after the attacker created 4 articles between May 2023 and July 2023. I was exploring possible ways to regain access. Since I had previously contacted Materialscientist, I emailed them again (as noted here) in August 2023 to confirm my identity and that my email was the original registered email. However, it seemed they were not available. I then contacted the steward team, who directed me to email ca(at)wikimedia.org. After a series of emails, they video-called me, asked some questions, and eventually restored my account on 16 September 2024. Compromise stopped since i regained access in September 2024 and i took necessary steps to secure my Wikipedia account as well as email address. TheBirdsShedTears (talk) 04:58, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for those details. Sorry to hear about your health problems. I hope you're doing a lot better now.

1) So your account was compromised from June 2022 to September 2023 (1 year 3 months)? When we take a look at those edits we should assume those are the attacker?

2) Any idea how your account got compromised? They somehow broke into your email and from there used that to password reset your Wikipedia account and got access to it that way? I guess that means that a) you were specifically targeted by UPEs since random hackers would not know or care about your Wikipedia NPP perm and b) they somehow had your email address? Do you remember any phishing attacks against your email or anything like that? –Novem Linguae (talk) 05:22, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

My account was compromised from May 2023 until it was blocked in August 2023, preventing further edits to the mainspace (actual compromise date is not known since i was inactive and under medical observation). The compromise ended when I regained access in September 2024. Any edits made between May and July 2023 were not mine but were done by the attacker. I'm unsure how they accessed my email, but I suspect it occurred after I clicked on a free mobile phone giveaway link shared in a local job offer WhatsApp group (which I have since exited). I downloaded a zip file containing a PDF, unaware that links from untrusted or unknown sources could compromise personal data. TheBirdsShedTears (talk) 06:14, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

Those dates all seem to line up (stated inactivity dates, compromise dates, XTools activity graph). As long as no UPE-like behavior is found outside the specified compromise dates (contribs link, deleted contribs link, page curation log), and no poor reviewing is found, I think we should consider re-granting NPP. I haven't yet done a deeper check than just dates and any admin should feel free to jump in and help with checking that if they want. –Novem Linguae (talk) 19:47, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

See the parallel discussion of TheBirdsShedTears' recent autopatrolled request. There xaosflux said the evidence for a compromised account was there but "not definitive" and I'm not sure if anyone ran a CU check at the time. Personally I don't feel comfortable granting rights that we know are actively sought by malicious UPEs (NPR and autopatrolled) based on "not definitive". And if there was a compromise, there's still the question of how it happened, which based on the discussion above still seems to be unclear. – Joe (talk) 08:29, 24 October 2024 (UTC)

User:عماد الدين المقدسي

• عماد الدين المقدسي (requesting New page reviewer) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · curation log · patrol log · AFD stats · AFC stats · CSD log · PROD log · Draftify log · Mainspace edits · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I have been a registered user on Wikipedia for several years, with over 500 undeleted mainspace edits. I possess a strong understanding of content policies and guidelines, supported by my experience in quality control processes. I have actively participated in deletion processes like AfD, PROD, and CSD, contributed to Articles for Creation, and written new articles. I maintain a solid track record of interacting civilly and constructively with other editors, especially newcomers. I have no active behavioral blocks or 3RR violations within the last 6 months, and I am committed to reviewing pages solely on a volunteer basis. Imad_J (talk) 19:44, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user has had 1 request for new page reviewer declined in the past 90 days ([4]). — MusikBot ^talk 19:50, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

عماد الدين المقدسي, could you please address the concerns I raised at your last permissions request? _signed, Rosguill ^talk 15:55, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

User:Wikibear47

• Wikibear47 (requesting New page reviewer) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · curation log · patrol log · AFD stats · AFC stats · CSD log · PROD log · Draftify log · Mainspace edits · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I would love to start reviewing new articles having experienced the backend workings of Wikipedia. I have reasonable understanding of the policies involved. Always happy to learn more. Thanks! Wikibear47 (talk) 18:14, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

 Not done I like your enthusiasm @Wikibear47 and there is a lot of work that needs to be done. This is a more advanced permission and requires a lot of knowledge about polices, and guidelines. If you are willing to complete WP:NPRSCHOOL I would be much more comfortable with assigning this permission. I completed NPP School and it helped me become a much better editor and contributor. Dr vulpes (Talk) 05:52, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

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User:BittersweetParadox

• BittersweetParadox (requesting Pending changes reviewer) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I would like to help contribute to the Wikipedia community and help reviews happen quicker. I am passionate about unbiased true information being presented and I think this would be a good privilege for me. BittersweetParadox (talk) 07:41, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

 Done granted for 60 days, if you want to keep this permission please re request and ping me. If you run into problems or have questions feel free to leave a note on my talk page.Dr vulpes (Talk) 05:57, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

User:TyphoonAmpil

• TyphoonAmpil (requesting Pending changes reviewer) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I've been patrolling Recent Changes since August 28, 2024, and I helping to review pending changes. Thanks. Ampil ^{(Ταικ • Cοnτribυτιοns)} 02:25, 25 October 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user has had 1 request for pending changes reviewer declined in the past 90 days ([5]). — MusikBot ^talk 02:30, 25 October 2024 (UTC)

 Done granted for 75 days. I see that you are on a wiki break so I gave you a little buffer. If you still want this permission please ping me before it expires. Dr vulpes (Talk) 09:09, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

User:Edasf

• Edasf (requesting Pending changes reviewer) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

Expand my works on Wikipedia.I want to counter vandalism and help Wikipedia by reviewing pending changes fastily and correctly. I have read all guidelines and policy I have also created some articles.Edasf (talk) 16:35, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

@Edasf You have less than 1,000 edits but you have a good record of contributions. I haven't really seen anything in your history showing that you've done any previous vandalism work. If you could point me to some of your work showing you've been doing working in that space let me know. Also look into attending WP:CVSCHOOL I think you would learn a lot there. Dr vulpes (Talk) 05:46, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

@Dr vulpes I used to do vandalism counter edits recently although recently I am more focused on creating and improving articles.If you still want I can give links to them. I don't necessarily want this I am just wanting this to help Wikipedia in reviewing constructive changes. Edasf (talk) 06:03, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

 Done granted for 60 days, thanks for getting back to me. If you want this renewed make sure to ping me before it expires and I'll review your work at that time. Thanks for helping out! Dr vulpes (Talk) 06:18, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

User:Avishai11

• Avishai11 (requesting Pending changes reviewer) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I love helping with new edits and making sure they are 100% correct and appropriate! I would love to help even more with this permission. Avishai11 (talk) 20:46, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

 Done Granted for 60 days, feel free to request an extension here again before it expires. Ping me and I'll try and handle it as soon as possible. Dr vulpes (Talk) 05:49, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

User:OXYLYPSE

• OXYLYPSE (requesting Pending changes reviewer) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I would like to put my hat in the ring again for this tool. I am aware of vandalism is and have familiarity with BLP policies. I try to avoid being trigger-happy, and usually err on the good side of AGF, so I tend to just leave things I'm not too familiar with alone for other editors to review.

Note: I made my previous request at the same time as requesting rollback. The rollback was declined by User:Fastily due to my recent return from a Wikibreak and failing to leave warnings for my first few edits. I disagree that reasoning carries across to reviewing pending changes, where the bar is to "filter out obvious inappropriate edits and vandalism" in "clear-cut cases". I ask that a new administrator considers this request on its own merits. If declined, I shall not submit another PC request for at least 90 days. Thank you in advance. OXYLYPSE (talk) 09:11, 8 November 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user has had 1 request for pending changes reviewer declined in the past 90 days ([6]). — MusikBot ^talk 09:20, 8 November 2024 (UTC)

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User:Rasteem

• Rasteem (requesting Rollback) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I respectfully request Rollback access to facilitate the use of Huggle, which will allow me to promptly and efficiently revert vandalism. I've been monitoring Recent Changes for the past 2-3 months, reverting disruptive edits.

I'm familiar with some Wikipedia policies, including: Reporting repeated vandals after 4 talk page warnings at WP:AIV, reporting reporting sock puppet accounts at WP:SPI and following the 3-revert rule (WP:3RR). And also I'm familiar with the use of Twinkle. ®asteem Talk 20:32, 2 November 2024 (UTC)

I see that you are failing to consistently warn editors when you revert their edits. Why? It's important to leave a notification for every revert you make (especially when reverting good faith edits). Are you aware of tools such as Twinkle or Ultraviolet which make this extremely easy? -Fastily 21:32, 2 November 2024 (UTC)

Fastily, I'm already using Twinkle. I've warned many users for vandalism, but I don't warn new users who have made only one edit, as per "Back Biting" guideline. Instead, I typically warn a user after their second vandalism attempt. But in future I'll consider warning users even after one non-constructive edit. ®asteem Talk 21:47, 2 November 2024 (UTC)

No, that is incorrect. You need to be leaving notifications (or warnings) for every revert, regardless of how many edits the user has made or whether this is the user's first instance of vandalism. -Fastily 01:07, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

{{Done}} I'll always leave a warning notice on their talk page without digging into their number of edits. ®asteem Talk ®asteem Talk 01:54, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

Great, could you please now go do some RC patrol in which you demonstrate how you will always be notifying all editors when you revert their edits? Also please don't use {{Done}} or {{Not done}} in your replies to me; on this page at least, these are for admin use only. -Fastily 02:36, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

Sure, I'll do RC patrol & will always notify users when I revert their changes. I sincerely apologize for using {done} or {not done} previously. ®asteem Talk 03:17, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

User:Sangsangaplaz

• Sangsangaplaz (requesting Rollback) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I have used Twinkle to revert around 800 edits but would like to use a tool like Huggle to be more effective. I use Ultraviolet but it's still incomplete. Sangsangaplaz (Talk to me! I'm willing to help) 15:39, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

User:BilledMammal

• BilledMammal (requesting Rollback) (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

Reverting vandalism and removing edits by sock-puppets. Also if my move script breaks again. BilledMammal (talk) 16:58, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

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User:Hilst

• Hilst (requesting Template editor) (t · th · c ^{(template space · edit requests)} · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · templates created · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I'm requesting template editor rights so that I can perform template mergers more easily (like the one me and Rjjiii completed over at {{Archive}}) and for moving prep areas to queues at DYK. – 🌻 Hilst (talk | contribs) 21:12, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

Standard Guidelines review:

1. Y (guideline: >1 year, applicant: ~3)
2. Y (guideline: >1000 edits, applicant: ~20.5k)
3. Y (guideline: >150 template edits, applicant: ~600)
4. Y (guideline: !<6 months, applicant: NA)
5. N (guideline: 3 sandboxes, applicant: 2)
6. N (guideline: 5 requests, applicant: 3)

Primefac (talk) 21:59, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

 Not done, mainly per lack of demonstrated need, but with no prejudice against a future request when the need has been demonstrated. Primefac (talk) 12:51, 6 November 2024 (UTC)