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Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations

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This page is for requesting that we investigate whether two or more Wikipedia accounts are being abusively operated by the same person.

Before opening an investigation, you need good reason to suspect sockpuppetry.

  1. Evidence is required. When you open the investigation, you must immediately provide evidence that the suspected sock puppets are connected. The evidence will need to include diffs of edits that suggest the accounts are connected. (This requirement is waived if the edits in question are deleted; in this case just provide the names of the pages that the accounts have been editing.)
  2. You must provide this evidence in a clear way. Vaguely worded submissions will not be investigated. You need to actually show why your suspicion that the accounts are connected is reasonable.
  3. Concision is key. Evidence should be presented in a concise format. Because of the length of the backlog, cases with clear and concise explanations and evidence are handled the most quickly.

Investigations are conducted by a clerk or an administrator, who will compare the accounts' behaviour and determine whether they are probably connected. Upon request, investigations can also be conducted by a checkuser, who can look at technical data behind the accounts in order to determine how likely it is they are connected. CheckUser results are often called technical evidence, in contrast to publicly available behavioural evidence.

Due to Wikipedia's CheckUser policy, checkusers will conduct a technical investigation only if clear, behavioural evidence of sockpuppetry is also submitted; if you ask for technical evidence to be looked at but do not provide behavioural evidence, the investigation may not be allowed to proceed. Additionally, checkusers will not publicly connect an account with an IP address per the privacy policy except in extremely rare circumstances.

How to open an investigation

To add to an existing investigation (or case), enter the case name in the box below. To create a new investigation, enter the username of the oldest-created registered account (the "sockmaster")—or, if only IP addresses are involved, the IP that made the first relevant edit. Then click "Submit". Note: Do not include "User:" or any other commentary.

For example, if a prior filing was at Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/John Doe, or this is a first filing and the oldest registered account is User:John Doe, you should enter John Doe in the box below.

You will then be taken to another page containing a form you must complete to open the investigation. The process for opening a subsequent investigation on the same user is the same as for creating a new case. Again, do not include "User:" in any of the numbered fields.

If you also wish a checkuser to investigate, change |checkuser=no to |checkuser=yes in the edit box on the next page and explain why you are requesting it.

Note: You can also open an investigation using Twinkle. After installing Twinkle, an "ARV" option will appear in the "TW" tab on any user, user talk, or user contributions page. Clicking on this option and selecting either "Sockpuppeteer" or "Sockpuppet" will allow you to fill in a few simple fields to file a report. The report will be automatically formatted for you.
If you are not autoconfirmed, and the case page is protected or does not exist, please click "show" to the right and use the box below.

Cases currently listed at SPI

Investigation Status Filed at (UTC) Last user edit Last clerk/CU edit
User Time (UTC) User Time (UTC)
Phạm Văn Rạng Endorsed 2024-12-17 15:33 Sir Sputnik 2024-12-24 20:43 Sir Sputnik 2024-12-24 20:43
Anujror CU requested 2024-11-26 08:50 Ratnahastin 2024-12-24 16:23
WorldCreaterFighter CU requested 2024-12-03 19:20 HistoryofIran 2024-12-08 19:09 Izno 2024-12-07 23:32
Rao Devilal Pratap CU requested 2024-12-23 16:35 Bbb23 2024-12-23 16:35
Dorothygordz CU requested 2024-12-24 08:33 Cyberdog958 2024-12-24 08:33
Lokicat3345 CU requested 2024-12-24 18:47 Departure– 2024-12-24 18:55
Icewhiz Awaiting clerk 2024-11-08 12:40 Theofunny 2024-12-21 05:31 Barkeep49 2024-12-21 01:34
B-Factor CU completed 2024-11-22 01:05 Spicy 2024-12-22 22:36 Spicy 2024-12-22 22:36
Pridemanty CU completed 2024-11-24 14:00 Constablequackers 2024-12-10 15:27 Izno 2024-12-10 00:25
Moksha88 CU completed 2024-11-26 06:49 Guerillero 2024-12-16 18:33 Guerillero 2024-12-16 18:33
Nobita456 CU completed 2024-11-29 07:29 Timovinga 2024-12-23 02:45 Girth Summit 2024-12-15 08:48
123Aristotle CU completed 2024-12-07 05:35 Spicy 2024-12-08 20:34 Spicy 2024-12-08 20:34
Vikepro CU completed 2024-12-07 07:44 Spicy 2024-12-22 19:15 Spicy 2024-12-22 19:15
ThedetectivePiash1 CU completed 2024-12-11 14:03 RiazACU 2024-12-23 16:17 Spicy 2024-12-22 19:23
Inhumane Life CU completed 2024-12-13 22:04 Izno 2024-12-14 00:52 Izno 2024-12-14 00:52
Neo the Enlightened One CU completed 2024-12-15 01:23 Liz 2024-12-15 23:32 Liz 2024-12-15 23:32
Phạm Văn Rạng CU completed 2024-12-17 15:33 Sir Sputnik 2024-12-24 20:43 Sir Sputnik 2024-12-24 20:43
Rpgea CU completed 2024-12-18 03:15 Izno 2024-12-22 02:36 Izno 2024-12-22 02:36
HipHopVisionary CU completed 2024-12-20 04:28 Spicy 2024-12-22 19:53 Spicy 2024-12-22 19:53
Amaekuma CU completed 2024-12-22 04:02 Spicy 2024-12-22 23:38 Spicy 2024-12-22 23:38
Unofficial Jurassic World CU completed 2024-12-22 15:35 Spicy 2024-12-22 23:21 Spicy 2024-12-22 23:21
I am Jewish 1998 CU completed 2024-12-24 02:40 Izno 2024-12-24 08:00 Izno 2024-12-24 08:00
Seahawk-2023 Open 2024-12-24 05:55 MaplesyrupSushi 2024-12-24 05:56
MobileBazar-BANGLADESH Open 2024-12-24 18:24 DMacks 2024-12-24 20:22
Hazar Sam Open 2024-12-24 18:45 Psychloppos 2024-12-24 18:45
Whyalwayslie Open 2024-12-24 19:25 Timtrent 2024-12-24 19:25
Foxhard198 Open 2024-12-24 19:44 Chaotic Enby 2024-12-24 19:51
Sandesh9822 CU declined (CU) 2024-12-21 08:17 Abhishek0831996 2024-12-22 06:39 Izno 2024-12-22 03:25
ZestyLemonz CU declined (CU) 2024-12-23 01:05 Spicy 2024-12-23 01:07 Spicy 2024-12-23 01:07
Symphony Regalia More info req. 2024-12-21 07:55 Ethiopian Epic 2024-12-24 17:14 Vanamonde93 2024-12-23 17:44
ProKMT More info req. 2024-12-23 13:38 Simonm223 2024-12-24 12:45 Vanamonde93 2024-12-23 21:55
Ibn Juferi Closed 2024-11-29 13:00 Spicy 2024-12-22 19:04 Spicy 2024-12-22 19:04
Fenrk Closed 2024-12-04 04:18 Spicy 2024-12-23 01:21 Spicy 2024-12-23 01:21
Pr0pulsion 123 Closed 2024-12-06 02:10 Spicy 2024-12-22 19:12 Spicy 2024-12-22 19:12
BNJ Nilam Closed 2024-12-06 18:28 Spicy 2024-12-22 22:32 Spicy 2024-12-22 22:32
Cb Olusa Closed 2024-12-07 00:43 Spicy 2024-12-22 23:11 Spicy 2024-12-22 23:11
Vikepro Closed 2024-12-07 07:44 Spicy 2024-12-22 19:15 Spicy 2024-12-22 19:15
AngadSingh2004 Closed 2024-12-09 19:52 Spicy 2024-12-22 19:16 Spicy 2024-12-22 19:16
Shauryag3510 Closed 2024-12-15 18:05 Spicy 2024-12-22 19:47 Spicy 2024-12-22 19:47
Phạm Văn Rạng Closed 2024-12-17 15:33 Sir Sputnik 2024-12-24 20:43 Sir Sputnik 2024-12-24 20:43
Lingzong Closed 2024-12-18 17:07 Vanamonde93 2024-12-24 18:35 Vanamonde93 2024-12-24 18:35
David Hedlund Closed 2024-12-20 02:33 Spicy 2024-12-22 20:08 Spicy 2024-12-22 20:08
MACERA33345 Closed 2024-12-21 04:26 Spicy 2024-12-23 20:58 Spicy 2024-12-23 20:58
Sadequain Foundation USA Closed 2024-12-21 06:51 Spicy 2024-12-23 21:12 Spicy 2024-12-23 21:12
Tofflenheim Closed 2024-12-21 10:23 Vanamonde93 2024-12-23 00:42 Vanamonde93 2024-12-23 00:42
Btw Santhosh Closed 2024-12-21 11:40 Spicy 2024-12-23 21:21 Spicy 2024-12-23 21:21
Loveforwiki Closed 2024-12-21 12:14 Spicy 2024-12-23 21:11 Spicy 2024-12-23 21:11
Blaxstocatamazon Closed 2024-12-21 16:57 Spicy 2024-12-23 00:43 Spicy 2024-12-23 00:43
SheryOfficial Closed 2024-12-21 22:18 GrabUp 2024-12-22 03:34 Izno 2024-12-22 03:13
Abduvaitov Sherzod 2 Closed 2024-12-22 08:56 Spicy 2024-12-23 21:00 Spicy 2024-12-23 21:00
MariaJaydHicky Closed 2024-12-22 16:18 Spicy 2024-12-23 10:58 Spicy 2024-12-23 10:58
QuantumPixel2842 Closed 2024-12-23 04:09 ToBeFree 2024-12-23 07:55 ToBeFree 2024-12-23 07:55
Oatsandcream Closed 2024-12-23 07:53 Spicy 2024-12-23 10:45 Spicy 2024-12-23 10:45
Dr Rabbi Mridha Closed 2024-12-23 10:11 Spicy 2024-12-23 10:52 Spicy 2024-12-23 10:52
Belteshazzar Closed 2024-12-23 16:34 Leijurv 2024-12-24 06:35 Izno 2024-12-23 23:31
Friedjof Closed 2024-12-23 21:02 Spicy 2024-12-23 21:26 Spicy 2024-12-23 21:26
Rayhelm wiki Closed 2024-12-23 22:10 Izno 2024-12-23 23:05 Izno 2024-12-23 23:05
Rgalo10 Closed 2024-12-24 01:03 Izno 2024-12-24 07:09 Izno 2024-12-24 07:09
BlueDIAMOND20s Closed 2024-12-24 02:26 Sir Sputnik 2024-12-24 16:13 Sir Sputnik 2024-12-24 16:13
Piermark Closed 2024-12-24 03:38 Izno 2024-12-24 07:08 Izno 2024-12-24 07:08
Manox5423ik Closed 2024-12-24 03:55 Vanamonde93 2024-12-24 18:24 Vanamonde93 2024-12-24 18:24
Leong88888 Closed 2024-12-24 13:23 Izno 2024-12-24 17:50 Izno 2024-12-24 17:50
Wikitestedituk Closed 2024-12-24 15:04 Izno 2024-12-24 17:46 Izno 2024-12-24 17:46
Tidergamer789 Closed 2024-12-24 18:33 Significa liberdade 2024-12-24 18:33

Quick CheckUser requests

Use this section to request checkuser information relating to a situation that does not involve sock puppetry. You could use this section to request, for example:

  • Underlying IPs of an account, where the autoblock has expired or been ineffective.
  • Collateral damage checks for the informed hardblocking of IPs or ranges.
  • IP block exemption checks before granting IPBE (or to verify it is being used constructively).

For threats of harm (to self or others) you must email emergency@wikimedia.org (see the threats of harm page) and not use this page. Requests to investigate and confirm sockpuppetry should be listed in the sockpuppet section above, and not here (such requests will be summarily removed).

To make a request here, copy the following template and paste it to the end of this section (quick link to edit) – replacing "header" with an informative title, and adding underneath the template any relevant information – then sign using "~~~~", preview, and click "save".

==== HEADER ====
{{SPIquick}}
* {{Checkuser|username}}