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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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    Permissions

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    • 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.

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    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

    Sorry, unregistered users cannot be granted permissions due to technical restrictions. Please create an account in order to request user account permissions.

    Autopatrolled

    Sorry, unregistered users cannot be granted permissions due to technical restrictions. Please create an account in order to request user account permissions.

    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)[reply]

    (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)[reply]

    User:AxonsArachnida

    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)[reply]

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

    AutoWikiBrowser

    Sorry, unregistered users cannot be granted permissions due to technical restrictions. Please create an account in order to request user account permissions.


    User:Kent Wang

    I want to replace links to old photos with links to better photos Kent Wang (talk) 18:31, 30 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    I'm not really sure AWB is the best tool for that; images are usually only used on one or a few pages, and AWB is more for mass-changes. Primefac (talk) 19:31, 13 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
     Not done, no reply but no prejudice against a new request. Primefac (talk) 19:42, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:OpalYosutebito

    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)[reply]

     Automated comment This user has had this permission revoked in the past 180 days ([1]). — MusikBot talk 13:30, 2 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    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)[reply]
     Not done, no reply. Primefac (talk) 19:42, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    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)[reply]

    User:(Oinkers42)

    I would love to use this for category maintenance and WikiProject tagging across a wide spread of articles quickly. (Oinkers42) (talk) 22:21, 3 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    I believe WP:CATALOT and WP:RATER are better tools for these tasks. Primefac (talk) 19:31, 13 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
     Not done, no reply. Primefac (talk) 19:42, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Miminity

    I would like to use AWB for fixing various puntuations and citations issues found on WP:NPP and articles within my scope as sometimes it's hard to notice it. Warm Regards, Miminity (Talk?) (me contribs) 12:15, 15 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Done. Primefac (talk) 19:50, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:EnzoTC

    I need to add 'Flag of X District' and 'Flag of Y Region' categories to around 3,000 Slovakian flags, doing just about 5% manually took a full day. EnzoTC (talk) 04:09, 18 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Done. Primefac (talk) 19:50, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Spida-tarbell

    I write to request permission to use AutoWikiBrowser to facilitate identification of duplicate references; I understand that the tool only identifies exact duplicates, and that I must check every edit before saving it. spida-tarbell 𐡸 (talk • contribs) 21:17, 18 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    (Non-administrator comment) DuplicateReferences detects and displays references with duplicate URLs. Sam Sailor 09:43, 24 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
     Not done, not the best tool for the job. No prejudice against a new request. Primefac (talk) 19:50, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:RachelTensions

    There are about 200 templates at Category:South Korea pop music group navigational boxes, Category:Girl group navigational boxes, and Category:Boy band navigational boxes that are members of content categories and shouldn't be per the guideline at WP:CAT#T. Hoping to automate their removal. RachelTensions (talk) 02:08, 20 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Automated comment This user has had 1 request for autowikibrowser declined in the past 90 days ([2]). — MusikBot talk 02:10, 20 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
     Done. Primefac (talk) 19:50, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Gladcape2013

    Reason for requesting autowikibrowser rights I need to help I make good edits that are very good I help revert vandalism Gladcape2013 (talk) 20:30, 20 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Not done, this tool is not useful for vandalism fighting; see WP:REDWARN and WP:HUGGLE. Primefac (talk) 19:50, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Jlwoodwa

    petscan:29601810 shows several hundred biographies with inconsistent categories. Depending on the subject, the solution is either replacing Category:Year of birth missing (living people) with Category:Year of birth missing, or adding Category:Living people. It's very repetitive (even with HotCat), but I don't think a bot could reliably decide which solution to apply. I'm requesting AWB access because it seems like the right kind of semi-automated tool for this job. jlwoodwa (talk) 01:39, 21 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Done. Primefac (talk) 19:50, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Cooldudeseven7

    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)[reply]

    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)[reply]
    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)[reply]

    User:Tule-hog

    (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)[reply]

     Automated comment This user has had 1 request for autowikibrowser declined in the past 90 days ([3]). — MusikBot talk 16:20, 24 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    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)[reply]
    (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)[reply]

    User:AWBunny

    My main account already has access to AWB. Would like access to another account for doing edits which are not that substantial. I would like to retain AWB for my main account. ~/Bunnypranav:<ping> 12:59, 29 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Done. Primefac (talk) 19:50, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    @Primefac Could you also look at the EXCON request for the same account at Wikipedia:Requests for permissions/Extended confirmed#User:AWBunny. It would help with editing of protected pages as well. Thanks! ~/Bunnypranav:<ping> 13:06, 4 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Girmitya

    I want to use it speed up repetitive tasks when proofreading article on Fiji Hindi Wikipedia. Girmitya (talk) 11:36, 31 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Automated comment This user has had their access to AutoWikiBrowser automatically revoked ([4]). — MusikBot talk 11:40, 31 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    (Non-administrator comment) Girmitya, this venue is only for requesting AWB access on English Wikipedia. Since you are an admin on the Fiji Hindi Wikipedia, you don't need any additional access; you can simply install AutoWikiBrowser, log in, and start using it. – DreamRimmer (talk) 16:06, 31 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
     Not done per the above. Primefac (talk) 19:50, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Kingsmasher678

    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)[reply]

     Automated comment This user has had 1 request for autowikibrowser declined in the past 90 days ([5]). — MusikBot talk 16:30, 31 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Kingsmasher678, would WP:CATALOT not be more useful for this? Primefac (talk) 19:58, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    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)[reply]

    User:RCSCott91

    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)[reply]

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

    User:BerryForPerpetuity (alt)

    Main account (see signature) has AWB. I can't use AWB and two-factor authentication concurrently, and I don't want my semi-automated edits on my main account either way. — BerryForPerpetuity (talk) 06:02, 1 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Done. Primefac (talk) 19:50, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Kumar Dayal

    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)[reply]

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

    User:Absolutiva

    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)[reply]


    Confirmed

    Sorry, unregistered users cannot be granted permissions due to technical restrictions. Please create an account in order to request user account permissions.

    User:1255979u

    Hey, I would like to be confirmed as I am engaging in multiple editing already, and would like to further the discussion I have started under the UC Berkeley post. I have been providing edit on the page which has been recognized, but right now the semi-protection posed on the Berkeley wiki has stopped me from editing the post. I've done a few editings with IP address too, without recognizing the need of logging in. Thanks! 1255979u (talk) 00:57, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Not done autoconfirmed only takes an account age of four days and ten edits. You are already halfway there at five edits. Dr vulpes (Talk) 03:21, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Event coordinator

    Sorry, unregistered users cannot be granted permissions due to technical restrictions. Please create an account in order to request user account permissions.

    Extended confirmed

    Sorry, unregistered users cannot be granted permissions due to technical restrictions. Please create an account in order to request user account permissions.

    User:AWBunny

    Main account has ~2700 edits, would like this alt to also have XCON. Thanks! ~/Bunnypranav:<ping> 13:03, 29 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Done Dr vulpes (Talk) 07:02, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    File mover

    Sorry, unregistered users cannot be granted permissions due to technical restrictions. Please create an account in order to request user account permissions.

    Mass message sender

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    New page reviewer

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    User:TheBirdsShedTears

    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)[reply]

    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)[reply]
    Switching to  On hold so that this doesn't get archived mid-discussion signed, Rosguill talk 18:29, 21 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    @Rosguill: My account was compromised and i have never been engaged in paid editing. TheBirdsShedTears (talk) 15:02, 21 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    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)[reply]
    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)[reply]
    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)[reply]
    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)[reply]
    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)[reply]
    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)[reply]
    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)[reply]
    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)[reply]

    User:GrabUp

    Hey, I am currently creating articles, and in my free time, I would like to participate in reducing the backlog of NPP as well. I was previously denied this right for some reasons, and during a heated exchange with some of you guys, I was blocked from PERMS (the full details are on my user page). Now, nearly two months have passed, and I still want to help. I want to make one thing clear: anyone is completely free to decline this request, and I will wait longer. It’s all up to you. Thanks! GrabUp - Talk 06:22, 30 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:عماد الدين المقدسي

    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)[reply]

     Automated comment This user has had 1 request for new page reviewer declined in the past 90 days ([6]). — MusikBot talk 19:50, 30 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    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)[reply]

    User:CharlieMehta

    I am reaching out to formally request permanent New Page Reviewer rights on Wikipedia. I recently completed and successfully passed the New Page Patrol (NPP) School evaluation under DreamRimmer's mentorship, where I received thorough training for 3 months in Wikipedia’s guidelines, best practices, and standards for reviewing new pages. This experience has deepened my understanding of Wikipedia's content policies and strengthened my commitment to upholding the quality and reliability of Wikipedia as a valuable resource. Previously, I held temporary NPP rights, which expired on September 11, 2024. Charlie (talk) 11:00, 31 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Done signed, Rosguill talk 16:10, 4 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Mims Mentor

    Hello, I would like to request New Page Reviewer rights as I have been actively contributing to Wikipedia for over 5 years, primarily focusing on editing and removing potential vandalism, particularly in articles related to the Indian entertainment and the beauty pageant industry. I am now eager to expand my contributions by assisting in reviewing newly created articles, ensuring they meet the necessary criteria to become stand-alone pages on Wikipedia.--Mims Mentor (talk) 17:52, 1 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Not done Sorry @Mims Mentor but you don't meet the NPR guidelines. I would seriously recommend attending WP:NPP_school, I did it and it really made me a better editor. Alternatively you can show you understand the policies and rules by participating at WP:AFD. Dr vulpes (Talk) 07:17, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Bpuddin

    I would like to be a reviewer and go through the backlog of politician articles in the Wikipedia:New pages patrol/Reports/Easy reviews. Many of them are state-level legislators who meet the guidelines set in WP:NSUBPOL. I am still relatively new to Wikipedia and still learning a lot of the rules and guidelines, but I know I can review many of the American politicians on the easy review page.

    If you need additional information from me, please let me know. Bpuddin (talk) 01:30, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Automated comment This user has 365 edits in the mainspace. — MusikBot talk 01:40, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
     Not done. Sorry, but you do not currently meet the NPR guidelines for granting. You also do not appear to have enough relevant experience with notability guidelines, which can be showcased by making policy based votes with explanations at WP:AFD. Hey man im josh (talk) 13:19, 4 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Lordseriouspig

    I'd like to request permanent NPP rights (or an extension) after my trial period. Unfortunatly, in the seccond month, I was not able to be as active as I'd like, but I believe I would make a good NPR. Thanks, Lordseriouspig 07:08, 3 November 2024 (UTC) Lordseriouspig 07:08, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Done granted a 45 day extension, if you run into issues or feel overwhelmed please feel free to look into WP:NPP_school. I completed it and I have found it very helpful. Dr vulpes (Talk) 03:17, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Stranger43286

    I love Wikipedia! When I learned creating pages, I start to like it more. But I see many vandalism in many articles. Some hoax article are created. Also there is article cover events that not notable.

    To prevent those, I want to request the new page reviewer rights. BangladeshiStranger🇧🇩 (talk) 12:40, 4 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Automated comment This user has 157 edits in the mainspace. — MusikBot talk 12:50, 4 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
     Not done. Sorry, but you do not currently meet the NPR guidelines for granting. You also do not appear to have enough relevant experience with notability guidelines, which can be showcased by making policy based votes with explanations at WP:AFD. Hey man im josh (talk) 13:31, 4 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Page mover

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    User:Toadspike

    I'd like to be able to take care of technical requests like the one I just posted [7], instead of having to wait for someone else to do them. I've participated in several move discussions and even closed a few – having this userright would also make it easier to close RMs. As far as I can see, all of my technical requests have been performed, and none of my RM closes have been contested. Toadspike [Talk] 11:42, 3 November 2024 (UTC) Toadspike [Talk] 11:42, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Done for a three-month trial; feel free to re-request a week or two before it expires. Extraordinary Writ (talk) 01:32, 4 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]


    Pending changes reviewer

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    User:BittersweetParadox

    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)[reply]

    User:TyphoonAmpil

    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)[reply]

     Automated comment This user has had 1 request for pending changes reviewer declined in the past 90 days ([8]). — MusikBot talk 02:30, 25 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Wikibear47

    The pending changes reviewer will help me improve my ability to combat vandalism on Wikipedia. I have a good understanding of the relevant policies. Wikibear47 (talk) 13:55, 29 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Done Dr vulpes (Talk) 03:10, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Edasf

    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)[reply]

    User:Bunnypranav

    I have been patrolling recent changes from the past month and a half. I am familiarized with the policies of vandalism, BLP, NPOV and verifiability. I believe am experienced enough to receive this right and would like to accept pending changes. Thanks! ~/Bunnypranav:<ping> 12:08, 31 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Done -Fastily 11:07, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Avishai11

    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)[reply]

    User:Mims Mentor

    Hello, I am requesting Pending Changes Reviewer rights. I have been an active contributor to Wikipedia for over 5 years, with a strong focus on editing and combating vandalism. I am now keen to broaden my role by helping to review newly created articles, ensuring they meet Wikipedia's standards to qualify as stand-alone pages.--— MimsMENTOR talk 17:24, 3 November 2024 (UTC) — MimsMENTOR talk 17:24, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Done Dr vulpes (Talk) 07:20, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    @Mims Mentor I've granted you this permission for 60 days. I fully believe that you can do this as you have a long record of edits. I was just a little concerned about the number of edits you have. Keep in mind this is not a reflection on you, I've been an administrator for less than a day so I may be mistaken and could just be overly cautious. After the trial period if you still want to keep this permission feel free to come back and request it here. Ping me and I'll review your request as soon as I'm able. If you run into any problems or issues feel free to leave me a note on my talk page. Dr vulpes (Talk) 07:25, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:MSLQr

    Being a recent changes patroller for a while, I am already well aware of the content polices concerned with NPOV, NOR, BLPs and CV. I have also been using Twinkle and AntiVandal tools for a while to combat especially vandalism and unsourced changes to articles. I've read about the feature and the guidelines regarding reviewing process. I think my editing history is enough to meet the criteria making me applicable to review the pending changes. MSLQr (talk) 18:32, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Done Dr vulpes (Talk) 06:12, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:QEnigma

    I have been patrolling recent changes and reverting vandalism for some time. In addition, I have contributed to Wikipedia by creating new articles and improving existing ones.

    During my recent changes patrol, I have often encountered articles with a "pending review" tag. I would like to assist by accepting constructive edits that are supported by verifiable sources, or by declining edits that do not meet criteria. I would be obliged if I could be granted "Pending changes reviewer" rights to support this work. Thank you. QEnigma (talk) 04:29, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Done Dr vulpes (Talk) 05:54, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]


    Rollback

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    User:TyphoonAmpil

    I've been patrolling Recent Changes since August 28, 2024, I've revert vandailsm and LTAs, I'am over 200 reverts form vandalism, and I'am interested the tools named AntiVandal and SWViewer, so I can patrol more faster. Criteria to make Successful:

    1. ✅️ At least 200 mainspace edits.
    2. ✅️ At least a month of experience patrolling Special:RecentChanges.
    3. ✅️ Wait 1 month your request.
    4. ✅️ No recent history of edit warring.
    5. ✅️ A track record of consistently notifying editors when reverting their edits. [9]

    Thanks. (please Reply to icon mention me on reply)
    Ampil (Ταικ • Cοnτribυτιοns) 02:22, 25 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Automated comment This user has had 2 requests for rollback declined in the past 90 days ([10][11]). — MusikBot talk 02:30, 25 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    I see that you are failing to consistently warn editors when you revert their edits (e.g. 1, 2, 3). 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 08:12, 26 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    I do for ~99% vandalism reverts, and +210 warns. 2 forgotten reverts and 1 LTA revert. Ampil (Ταικ • Cοnτribυτιοns) 13:54, 26 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    @Fastily Yes, and I try do it also, I warning editors, and sending messages saves form the UV menu. Ampil (Ταικ • Cοnτribυτιοns) 09:09, 26 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    @Fastily diffs
    1. WP:DENY, Toad4707 is a LTA, does warn.
    2. No explanation.
    3. bad faith revert no exlanation
    Thanks. Ampil (Ταικ • Cοnτribυτιοns) 08:29, 26 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Toad4707 wasn't locally blocked or g-locked at the time you made the revert. Unless you've got a crystal ball, how could you possibly have known that? Not that it matters anyways, in this situation WP:DENY isn't a valid excuse to skip warnings. Also, I see you've neglected to leave notifications again for these reverts (1, 2) -Fastily 08:56, 30 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    @Fastily Yes WP:DENY isn't a valid excuse to skip warnings. 2 forgots, and ~99% warns, also do not bite the newcomers. also reporting SRG, LTAs global locks. Also WP:DENY, LTA reverts. 1st on Wikipedia:WikiProject Computing very old revert, dose not warn. 2nd on Talk:Camera, No explanation forgot it. Thanks. Ampil (Ταικ • Cοnτribυτιοns) 09:31, 30 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    RC Patrol isn't a race to see who can perform the most reverts. If you're having trouble keeping the quality of your reverts high, then you need to slow down. Also ,1 is not a "very old revert". Why would you think that? -Fastily 09:09, 31 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    @Fastily yes, RC Patrol isn't a race to see who can peform most reverts is fast. (1:37 UTC (9:37 PHT) time to 10:00 UTC (18:00 PHT) time), Yes isn't "very old revert" diff, while adding "Hame burger chess burger big Mac whooper", undid edit because vandalism. All my reverts is very high track record. No problem. Thanks. Ampil (Ταικ • Cοnτribυτιοns) 09:33, 31 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    To be frank, the responses you've provided above suggest to me that you're still learning how Wikipedia works and would probably benefit from more experience. I don't think you're quite ready for advanced permissions just yet, but please keep up the good work and consider reapplying in a month. Closing as  Not done -Fastily 11:05, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Bunnypranav

    I would like access to rollback to use Huggle and other tools for more efficient vandalism reverting. I am re-applying after a month since my last request, based on a comment by Fastily. I have gained more than a months experience, a meet the minimum requirements. Thanks! ~/Bunnypranav:<ping> 10:58, 30 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Automated comment This user has had 1 request for rollback declined in the past 90 days ([12]). — MusikBot talk 11:00, 30 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
     Done -Fastily 11:05, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:TheWikipede

    I would like to have Rollback access to use Huggle and so I can revert vandalism more easily and efficiently. TheWikipede (talk) 17:56, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Automated comment This user has 35 edits in the mainspace. — MusikBot talk 19:30, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
     Not done Please see the notice at the top of this page; with only 35 edits to the mainspace, I don't think you have the necessary editing experience for advanced permissions. Take a moment to check out CVUA, and if you decide you'd like to get involved, you can enroll at the Counter Vandalism Academy to learn more. Thanks, Fastily 20:30, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Rasteem

    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)[reply]

    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)[reply]
    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)[reply]
    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)[reply]
    {{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)[reply]
    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)[reply]
    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)[reply]

    User:MersmanD

    I would like rollback right because: 1. I am a Recent Changes Patroller, who knows what is considered vandalism 2. Because when multiple occurrences of vandalism is occuring I have to go 1 by 1 and that can take time to revert all the vandalism. 3. I also just think it would help me fight vandalism in general. Thank you for any consideration. MersmanD (talk) 01:34, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

     Automated comment This user has 19 edits in the mainspace. — MusikBot talk 01:40, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
     Not done Please see the notice at the top of this page; with only 19 edits to the mainspace, I don't think you have the necessary editing experience for advanced permissions. Take a moment to check out CVUA, and if you decide you'd like to get involved, you can enroll at the Counter Vandalism Academy to learn more. Also this was grossly inappropriate, do not do this again. Fastily 02:36, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Sorry, if you were referring to the edit count, it was all in one space and I was trying to delete a point and accidentally deleted the number and the 100 was merged into the text below, in this case the edit count. Sorry for the edit I made, I will be more careful next time. MersmanD (talk) 02:42, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    I will be more careful with my edits in the future, especially with formatting. MersmanD (talk) 02:52, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Template editor

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    User:Hilst

    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)[reply]

    Standard Guidelines review:
    1. Green tickY (guideline: >1 year, applicant: ~3)
    2. Green tickY (guideline: >1000 edits, applicant: ~20.5k)
    3. Green tickY (guideline: >150 template edits, applicant: ~600)
    4. Green tickY (guideline: !<6 months, applicant: NA)
    5. Red XN (guideline: 3 sandboxes, applicant: 2)
    6. Red XN (guideline: 5 requests, applicant: 3)
    Primefac (talk) 21:59, 29 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
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