Wikipedia:WikiProject on closed proxies/Usage instructions
WikiProject on closed proxies
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This page lists the steps necessary in order to use a closed proxy run by the Closed Proxies WikiProject.
Instructions
[edit]- Find a proxy server to use. You can visit Wikipedia:WikiProject on closed proxies/List of servers to see a list of all proxies with their operating status and system administrator.
- Contact the system administrator. Most of the admins will have their email address listed on their userpage. When emailing a proxy administrator, please be sure to include the following information:
- Your preferred account name on the proxy.
- Reason that you are requesting access. For many users interested in the project, you are probably requesting access to bypass the Chinese firewall.
- Your email address, if different from the one you're sending the email from.
- Whether you need to have a Wikipedia account created. The administrator may need to create an account for you, because many project-controlled proxies deny account creation for security against vandals.
- Your desired Wikipedia username.
- Your existing Wikipedia username, if you have one.
- Wait for a reply. The administrator should review your request within several days and grant or deny access.
- If your request was granted, the administrator will reply with your proxy username and password, as well as instructions on how to access the proxy. The account details for your Wikipedia username will be automatically emailed from the Wikipedia servers.
- If your request was denied, the administrator will explain their reasoning behind denying access. Using a closed proxy is a privilege, not a right. The administrator reserves the right to deny you access to their proxy at any time, for any reason.
That's it! You should be set up with a proxy account in no time if you follow the instructions. Congratulations and happy editing!