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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.

    Handled elsewhere

    Several permissions are requested and handled elsewhere:

    Removal of permissions

    If you wish to have any of your permission flags (except administrator) removed, you should contact an administrator. If you want your administrator flag removed, you should contact a bureaucrat.

    This is not the place to request review of another user's rights. If you believe someone's actions merit removal of a permission flag, you should raise your concern at the incidents noticeboard.

    The bureaucrat, checkuser, and oversight flags are removed at meta:Steward requests/Permissions. Stewards will typically not carry out such requests unless they are made on behalf of the Arbitration Committee, by a user who is requesting their own access be removed, or in cases of an emergency.

    Process

    Requestors

    To make a request for a permission, click "add request" next to the appropriate header and fill in the reason for wanting permission.

    Any editor may comment on requests for permission.

    Administrators

    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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    User:Tiggerjay

    Returning from a wiki-break, former ACC. Happy to help with the backlog. TiggerJay (talk) 07:38, 17 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Autopatrolled

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    User:SerChevalerie

    Been on Wikipedia for a few years now. Mainly created BLPs. Requesting for autopatrolled rights to reduce the backlog of new page patrollers. I declare that I've understood verifiability, notability and copyrights. SerChevalerie (talk) 21:21, 25 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      On hold. ~ ToBeFree (talk) 23:46, 25 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Okay, the user's talk page history is back. This can now be evaluated normally. ~ ToBeFree (talk) 08:12, 27 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    I don't see any problems with your creations but as the rate is relatively low (last 25 takes us back to 2018), there will be minimal benefit to NPP in autopatrolling them.   Not done for now, but thank you for thinking of the backlog. – Joe (talk) 09:19, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Thanks. SerChevalerie (talk) 10:07, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Jebiguess

    Created 407 articles, and only 2 were deleted—1 was soft deleted earlier in 2022, and the latest one was deleted per WP:A10, which is not a major issue. 99.5% or 405 of his articles are still live. I came across him while patrolling New Pages. I believe he is one of the users for whom this right was created. GrabUp - Talk 17:27, 6 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Done – Joe (talk) 09:16, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Roastedbeanz1

    Has created 380 articles, of which only 4 have been deleted. I dream of horses (Hoofprints) (Neigh at me) 00:23, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Intruder007

    I would like to introduce an exceptional editor and author with a amazing track record in editing and article creation. Created 182 articles, none of which have been deleted, with the majority focusing on BLPs. Nice editor, and it’s clear that he is one of the editors for whom this user right was created. GrabUp - Talk 17:07, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    AutoWikiBrowser

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    User:Pachu Kannan

    Requesting access for updating census data of highly populated Indian villages in Kerala state and other human settlements on this planet in future. Pachu Kannan (talk) 10:12, 4 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Bunnypranav

    I would like access to AWB to fix CheckWiki issues more efficiently than I currently do using WPCleaner. I also want to streamline typo fixing as part of WP:TYPO. I understand I have been denied it twice in the recent past, but I strongly believe that I am fit for getting the permission now, as I gained significantly more experience and done more constructive edits. Bunnypranav (talk) 14:01, 9 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Automated comment This user has had 2 requests for autowikibrowser declined in the past 90 days ([1][2]). — MusikBot talk 14:10, 9 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Shotgunheist

    I would like to use AWB's Checkwiki functionality to alter position of references with respect to punctuation and incorrect ISBNs as I am frequently revising pages that need reference issue support; use find and replace for music album title issues; and use AWB for assistance on creating and correcting items and links within categories of music genres, domestic flag information, and public parks. Thank you. Shotgunheist 💬 19:49, 11 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Nuvolet

    Improve articles' layouts, correcting Spanish settlement infoboxes, changing IPA-va (depricated) to IPA|ca-valencia, adding IPA, correcting links, etc. I had AWB rights in the past, however I stopped using Wikipedia due to COVID-19. Now I am fully recovered and would like to carry on improving things here and there. Thank you. Nuvolet (talk) 20:23, 11 September 2024 (UTC) Nuvolet (talk) 20:23, 11 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Automated comment This user has had their access to AutoWikiBrowser automatically revoked ([3]). — MusikBot talk 20:30, 11 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:RachelTensions

    Requesting access to clean up a relatively long list of redirects that were left after a page move. RachelTensions (talk) 13:36, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Not done. You do not meet the minimum requirements for AWB access (250 non-automated main space edits or 500 total main space edits). Also not clear what type of changes you'd be looking to make. Hey man im josh (talk) 16:06, 17 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]


    Confirmed

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    Event coordinator

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    Extended confirmed

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    User:HumansRightsIsCool

    Can i please have extended confirmed rights back. I lost it because one day when i had a little less than 500 edits, i made about 45-55 edits in one hour in order to get to 500 edits. Im new to this site and didn't know gaming edits was against the rules. Ever since i lost the extended confirmed thing, I've made hundreds of edits i think are constructive and i stopped vandalism a few times and have a much better understanding of the rules. extended confirmed rights HumansRightsIsCool (talk) 21:59, 3 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Automated comment This user has had 1 request for extended confirmed declined in the past 90 days ([4]) and has had this permission revoked in the past 180 days ([5]). — MusikBot talk 22:00, 3 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    File mover

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    Mass message sender

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    New page reviewer

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    User:Sir MemeGod

    I want to be able to branch out and explore different aspects of Wikipedia, as article creation does tend to get boring nowadays. I have made 340 pages, 4 of which were deleted (all 4 were from June or earlier). I have no track record of incivility that I am aware of besides a heated conflict back in April, and am a host at the Teahouse. I have commented or voted on ~45 AfDs, and have sent several of my articles through AfC, and I know how the policies work there. If possible, I'd also like to request just a 1-month trial, as I want to see what the tool is like before I commit to it. Sir MemeGod :D (talk - contribs - created articles) 16:06, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Automated comment This user has had 1 request for new page reviewer declined in the past 90 days ([6]). — MusikBot talk 15:40, 13 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Xegma

    Hello, I am interested in helping out in new page reviewing as there are very large articles backlog and i think now I'm experienced in AFD, AFC and draftifications. Xegma(talk) 20:27, 13 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Automated comment This user has had 1 request for new page reviewer declined in the past 90 days ([7]). — MusikBot talk 20:30, 13 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
      Done for a two-month trial. Please re-apply roughly a week before your perm is set to expire. Hey man im josh (talk) 16:29, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:The Sharpest Lives

    I have some experience in AfC and NPP that I believe would help me. {{The Sharpest Lives|💬|✏️|ℹ️}} 04:03, 15 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Ednabrenze

    I currently have temporary NPP right which will expire in few days and would like to continue patrolling new pages to help bring down the huge backlog. Ednabrenze (talk) 04:34, 15 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Automated comment This user was granted temporary new page reviewer rights by Rosguill (expires 00:00, 20 September 2024 (UTC)). — MusikBot talk 04:40, 15 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Guessitsavis

    I've been doing general maintenance tasks for a while now (despite some breaks in activity), and I would like the opportunity to further expand my skill set and help reduce the backlog of pages. Thanks! Sincerely, Guessitsavis (she/they) (Talk) 17:48, 15 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Tesleemah

    Hello!

    I have some experience creating article and so far, I have been guiding new users to edit Wikipedia as well as reviewing their drafts. I will like to request the new page reviewer following my understanding of how it works (This took a while for me, however I am very good now following several trainings). Looking forward to my request been granted!. Tesleemah (talk) 19:08, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Kingsmasher678

    I was hoping to participate in the NPP Sep. backlog drive, since I missed the last one. I have some article writing experience, and regularly interact with newcomers during RC patrolling. I also have a decent AfD nomination ratio, with the same being true of my CSD log. Overall, I think I would make a useful addition to the NPP team, and hope to be trusted with this responsibility. Kingsmasher678 (talk) 01:10, 17 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Page mover

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    User:98Tigerius

    Reapplying to have this user rights as I was denied by admin Elli on my first one because of my edit warring block. 98𝚃𝙸𝙶𝙴𝚁𝙸𝚄𝚂 [𝚃𝙰𝙻𝙺] 17:42, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Automated comment This user has had 1 request for page mover declined in the past 90 days ([8]). — MusikBot talk 17:50, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]


    Pending changes reviewer

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    User:Tvfunhouse

    I have reviewed the criteria for receiving this permission, and feel my contribution history demonstrates an adequate knowledge of creating, expanding, and patrolling articles in accordance to Wikipedia policies. Tvfunhouse (talk) 00:54, 7 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Aliy Dawut

    Hello hello, I have been a Wikipedian for well over 4 months now, and I feel that I have learned a great many things about the site in terms of editing, content, policies, and conduct that I could have never imagined beforehand. If given this right, I humbly commit to using it to the utmost competent and fair / legitimate nature that I possibly can. Thank you Aliy Dawut (talk) 02:52, 13 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:HypeBoy

    I have been contributing to pages for three years now, with prior experience in patrolling edit filter log. I would like to get reviewer rights so I can contribute to Wikipedia in more ways than I am able to, presently, and help with the backlog. Since my last request in July, I've been making a track record of communicating collegially with other editors, in my talk page and elsewhere. I hope you'll consider me. Thank you. — ‎‎‎hhypeboyh 💬 • ✏️ 23:11, 13 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Automated comment This user has had 1 request for pending changes reviewer declined in the past 90 days ([9]). — MusikBot talk 23:20, 13 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Mischellemougly

    I have 16 months experience in editing Wikipedia. I wish to contribute whole lot of my time for betterment of Wikipedia and reduce the backlog in all possible ways that I can. As an initial step towards it, I am applying for granting this user right, so I can use it to improve pages in Wikipedia. Thank You! Mischellemougly (talk) 09:15, 14 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]


    Rollback

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    User:TryAgainSooner

    Hello! I recently applied for rollback and withdrew my request after realizing that I was below the required 200 main space edit count. Now, I have 206 main space edits (mostly anti-vandalism work) as well as a month of experience. I would like access to rollback in order to use tools like Huggle and Anti-Vandal to revert vandalism more quickly. During my very first efforts to revert vandalism, I did fail to warn some users as I did not have access to RedWarn or Twinkle and had not yet read the related policies. Shortly after that, I read WP:VANDAL. Now, I believe I have since built a strong track record of warning the user every time I revert their edits and reverting only when appropriate. Thanks! TryAgainSooner (talk) 14:50, 14 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Automated comment This user has had 1 request for rollback declined in the past 90 days ([10]). — MusikBot talk 15:00, 14 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
      Done -Fastily 22:53, 14 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Aliy Dawut

    Hello hello, I have been a strongly active and, I believe, positive contributor to Wikipedia for over 4 months now, and have throughly enjoyed my time editing and undoing vandalism/unconstructive edits whenever I see them. I have not reverted a *ton* of vandalism, but I do believe that I have at least demonstrated by ability to discern and do so, as well as doing my best as of recently to notify users when I revert their edits. Moreover, I commit to using this right fairly, constructively, and honestly if given it. Thanks Aliy Dawut (talk) 02:30, 15 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Not done I reviewed your contributions and found little to no recent anti-vandalism work. If you're still interested in this tool then please spend at least a month actively patrolling RecentChanges (Twinkle & Ultraviolet can help with that) before reapplying. Also, please ensure that you are consistently warning editors when you revert their edits. Thanks, Fastily 02:38, 15 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Understood Aliy Dawut (talk) 02:42, 15 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Also I’m sure you noticed but I am also requesting the Pending Changes Reviewer permission, I think that would significantly help me in patrolling / doing anti vandalism as well. Since you are an admin, could you look into that request of mine? I would appreciate it Aliy Dawut (talk) 02:46, 15 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:ClaudineChionh

    I have been cleaning up vandalism mostly with the help of Twinkle. I was granted temporary rollback rights in 2021 but then life got busy and I didn't seek an extension. I now have more time to dedicate to counter-vandalism efforts again. ClaudineChionh (she/her · talk · contribs · email) 13:05, 15 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Done. Extraordinary Writ (talk) 08:29, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:MP1999

    Hello there, I'm requesting for permissions because I know it will save a lot of time my time to undo problematic edits. I have read the guidelines for how and when to use rollback so yes am ready. Cheers

      Automated comment This user has had 1 request for rollback declined in the past 90 days ([11]). — MusikBot talk 16:00, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
      Not done for the exact same reason I declined your previous request -Fastily 19:47, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Tesleemah

    Hello!

    I have been guiding new users against Vandalism for a while now and this is done mostly offline.however,recently my passion for more onwiki contribution grew and I signed up as a host on Wikipedia Teahouse where I have been guiding new editors, I will like to request the right to roll back edit in order to do more of onwiki tasks and ease the work of admins. Tesleemah (talk) 19:00, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Not done I reviewed your contributions and found little to no recent anti-vandalism work. If you're still interested in this tool then please spend at least a month actively patrolling RecentChanges (Twinkle & Ultraviolet can help with that) before reapplying. Also, please ensure that you are consistently warning editors when you revert their edits. Thanks, Fastily 19:47, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Alright, thank you Tesleemah (talk) 21:17, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Cooldudeseven7

    I would like to have rollback because vandalism on wikipedia is always high and it is important to have people looking out for potential vandals, and lower this. I will not give mercy unless it is a good faith edit and will make sure to always warn users, as I am doing right now with the help of Ultraviolet. Cooldudeseven7 (Discuss over a cup of tea?) 14:40, 17 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Automated comment This user has 69 edits in the mainspace. — MusikBot talk 14:50, 17 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
      Not done. Sorry, but you do not meet the minimum requirements for the perm, which include 200 mainspace edits. Hey man im josh (talk) 16:12, 17 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    It says I have 400 edits? Not 69? What is a mainspace edit difference from a normal edit?? Cooldudeseven7 (Discuss over a cup of tea?) 17:12, 17 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Template editor

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