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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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    Autopatrolled

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    User:Jason Lagos

    I would kindly like to submit a request for autopatrolled rights. I have created 50+ articles since 2017, which you will find listed on my user page here, none of which have been deleted nor have received any new page reviewers' comments in quite some time. I have also improved thousands more articles across Wikipedia. I am mainly interested in increasing the coverage of all things Brussels-related. Thanks in advance! Jason Lagos (talk) 17:42, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    AutoWikiBrowser

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    User:Synorem

    I want to get into the swing of helping out in more ways other than RCP/PCP. Manually editing each article can only do so much. This would be handy to have. Synorem (talk) 06:14, 13 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Do you have any specific task in mind for this? * Pppery * it has begun... 21:58, 17 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Particularly for tasks like fixing broken templates and adding article-improvement templates. Since I frequently go through hundreds of articles a day via Huggle, AWB would help by allowing me to quickly add these templates without having to manually search for them and copy-paste them into each article. A recent issue that comes to mind was dealing with a few instances of {{cn}} spam, as seen here and here. This would help clear up stuff like this. Synorem (talk) 03:32, 18 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Synpath

    I've been making edits to chemistry/drug-related articles that add the class=skin-invert-image filter to molecular line drawings and other diagrams with dark shapes on light/transparent backgrounds. This makes them a lot more readable in dark mode and is the suggestion on how to handle this per [1]. It's becoming more and more of a pain to do this manually, and I think a touch of regex will make this easier for me.

    For an example, check out Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist and what it looked like before adding the filters here. ― Synpath 00:17, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Already done (automated response): This user already has AutoWikiBrowser access. — MusikBot talk 19:50, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    @Synpath I've granted your request for AWB access. I'm excited to see the work you'll do, it's important and requires a specialized skill set that not everyone has. In 30-45 days (might take me awhile with the holidays coming up) I'll review your AWB edits and leave a note on your talk page. This isn't meant to be disruptive, imply that you've done anything wrong, or signal that I don't trust you or your work. Just a polite check in to make sure everything is going smoothly and to help give you some tips and feedback. I made some silly mistakes when I was first granted AWB access so it's just my way of helping others not screw up like I did. If you have any questions or run into any issues please feel free to leave a message on my talk page and I'll try my best to help you. Dr vulpes (Talk) 19:51, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Thanks for the approval and the interest! I've induced my fair share of facepalming because of semi-automated experiments, so I'll be glad for a review of the edits down the line to catch anything I might have missed. ― Synpath 20:50, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]


    Confirmed

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    Event coordinator

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    User:Borschts

    As the Director of WMHKG, I will co-host and assist with the outreach event tomorrow at M+ on behalf of the user group. Here is the link to the event: outreachdashboard. Since I will be involved in event hosting for the foreseeable future, I would like to request event coordinator rights to manually flag attendees as "confirmed" if necessary. P.S. I have already read WP:EVC carefully. Borschts Talk 14:33, 22 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Done temporarily to see you past this event. I'm holding back on a non-expiring grant for now due to an apparent lack of enwiki-specific experience, though I won't object if someone else wants to make this indefinite. stwalkerster (talk) 23:40, 22 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Extended confirmed

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    User:Hoben7599

    Since my last application, I edited about 71 times (Only include constructive edit), and I have been edited on wikipedia more than 500 times. Hoben7599 (talk) 06:57, 17 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Automated comment This user has had 1 request for extended confirmed declined in the past 90 days ([2]) and has had this permission revoked in the past 180 days ([3]). — MusikBot talk 07:00, 17 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    @Hoben7599 is there a particular reason you want this permission? You will be granted it automatically in about 280 additional main space edits, you're quite active on zhwiki so I can see that you're active and contributing. There just isn't a lot of material that you are prevented from editing at this time with your current permissions. Dr vulpes (Talk) 19:28, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    I'm not sure that is correct. As the right was revoked, I don't believe it will automatically be re-added at any point. Just Step Sideways from this world ..... today 19:35, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    It's not correct, no. extendedconfirmed is only ever granted automatically if the user has never had it before. stwalkerster (talk) 22:35, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    @Dr vulpes Hmm actually i want to edit some CTOP article in enwiki Hoben7599 (talk) 02:57, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:IdanST

    I have made around 650 edits. My ECR access was revoked only because I reviewed RS according to WP:Link rot. You can check some of my work on my user page here. IdanST (talk) 09:55, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Automated comment This user has had this permission revoked in the past 180 days ([4]). — MusikBot talk 10:00, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
      Not done I would like to see more evidence that you are able to edit productively and collaboratively on non-ECP articles before granting this right, which was revoked for cause by another administrator. —Ganesha811 (talk) 21:39, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Hey,
    I have made 710 edits, and some of my work is showcased on my user page here. Even if you exclude my 150 RS review edits, that an admin removed my ECP for, I still have over 500 edits (560 edits). My contributions include creating articles and significantly improving others. IdanST (talk) 14:28, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:స్వరలాసిక

    Reason for requesting extended confirmed rights

    Would like to translate one Women in Red article from Telugu Wikipedia using the translation tool స్వరలాసిక (talk) 05:56, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Already done (automated response): This user already has the "extendedconfirmed" user right. — MusikBot talk 06:00, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    File mover

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    Mass message sender

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    User:Royalesignature

    I'm currently planning to host a campaign and will be needing it to make my communication easier, faster and saver as an organiser. Royalesignature (talk). 17:04, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Could you share more details about this campaign? Have you made a request at Wikipedia talk:Mass message senders before? —Ganesha811 (talk) 21:34, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Kwara_Odyssey_Project
    And this https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Exploring_the_Cultural_Heritage_of_Yoruba_Compounds_Wikimedia/Topic_list
    Attached is the links to the metapages of those projects and I'm yet to request Wikipedia talk:Mass message senders Royalesignature (talk). 03:31, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    @Royalesignature did you have an update to @Ganesha811's questions? Dr vulpes (Talk) 19:29, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Thanks for reaching out I've provided the update just now.
    Thanks Royalesignature (talk). 03:33, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    (Non-administrator comment) I would like to point out that WT:MMS is rarely backlogged and is happy to accept mass message requests. – DreamRimmer (talk) 03:15, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]


    New page reviewer

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    User:Bunnypranav

    I have been reviewing at AfC from a while. I would like to help with the NPR backlog. My AfD stats are a bit weak, but I believe I can quality for a trial. Thanks! ~/Bunnypranav:<ping> 13:09, 22 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Thank you for volunteering, Bunnypranav. The AfC history tool is only showing fourteen reviews, which together with your limited AfD and article creation records does not really give me enough to go on. You're on the right track, but please come request again after some more experience at AfC and/or AfD.   Not done for now. – Joe (talk) 15:32, 22 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    @Joe Roe Thanks for the quick response. Considering my more backend experience in Wikipedia, and at WP:AFC/R, see redirs created, can I be granted a short trial? Say 15 days or less? Thanks! ~/Bunnypranav:<ping> 16:25, 22 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Unfortunately we cannot separately grant the right to review redirects and the right to review articles. Since the latter is the more sensitive task, we really need to see prior experience in article creation and reviewing work before granting this right (per WP:NPRCRITERIA). – Joe (talk) 07:41, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    @Joe Roe I didn't mean that, I just asked if my limited experience could qualify for a short 15 day trial or something. ~/Bunnypranav:<ping> 12:53, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    @Bunnypranav Take a look into attending WP:NPRSCHOOL. I did it and it was a really eye opening experience for me. It made me really understand the rules and helped me become a much better editor. It also improved my voting and reasoning at AfD. Attending and graduating from WP:NPRSCHOOL is a really strong indicator that you're ready for this permission. It's how I got started with NPP so I might be a little biased. Dr vulpes (Talk) 19:41, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Thanks for the advice, will do it. ~/Bunnypranav:<ping> 07:51, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Tamtam90

    To help with reviewing new articles (esp. about folk songs). Tamtam90 (talk) 10:48, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Not done. Thank you for volunteering, but in reviewing your editing history I wasn't able to find sufficient experience with the deletion process or evaluating content. I encourage you to spend some time at WP:AFD and make policy based votes to show that you're comfortable evaluating notability. Hey man im josh (talk) 13:11, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Memer15151

    Hello, I'm Memer15151! I've been actively working at Articles for Creation for the past month, and I believe am ready to start reviewing new articles in addition to AfC submissions. I'd love to help reduce the amount of unreviewed new articles. I am confident that I meet the guidelines for becoming a NPR. I have reviewed over 200 AfC submissions, created over 45 articles, and participated in over 20 AfD discussions. My account was created over one and a half years ago, and I have over 3,000 edits.

    One time, I did accept some AfC submissions by User:Tatar Russian (who was later confirmed a sockpuppet) that were deemed to be written by AI. I was unaware of this, although I was a bit unsure why the user created drafts so quickly (I assumed they were copied from a doc or something else that they were working on). Although in Cryllic, I was able to locate the books in the drafts, and all of the ones I checked were indeed existing works of literature. I am now aware that many of the sources in one of the drafts that another reviewer accepted consisted of hallucinated sources. I assumed good faith and accepted the drafts. From now on, I will make sure to check all works of literature to make sure they can be accessed online, and if not, get information from the draft's creator. I learned from this experience and I believe I am ready for the new role in the community. UserMemer (chat) Tribs 17:33, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Page mover

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    Pending changes reviewer

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    User:2601AC47

    I have a handful of pages on my watchlist with the PC protection (particularly some films and TV series), and I would like to be able to have a go at reviewing IP and newcomer edits to them if I see that they're not by anyone else. Thanks for considering. 2601AC47 (talk·contribs·my rights) Isn't a IP anon 18:39, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Gratefulking

    Alright I’ll make use of this right, thanks Gratefulking (talk) 20:49, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Automated comment This user has 63 edits in the mainspace. — MusikBot talk 20:50, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
      Not done. Thank you for volunteering, but I'd like to see some more activity with reverting vandalism prior to granting this permission. Hey man im josh (talk) 13:12, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:JayCubby

    I've read and understood WP:RPC and will proceed slowly at first (that is, leave what I deem edge cases to someone else). JayCubby Talk 17:23, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]


    Rollback

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    User:Mwwv

    I have been patrolling recent changes on-and-off for around 6 months now. Been looking to try out tools like Huggle or AV to replace the manual "ctrl+clicking diff links on recent changes and seeing if they're bad". I have read the necessary pages, and I understand how rollback may be used. mwwv converse∫edits 18:25, 22 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Done —Femke 🐦 (talk) 07:56, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Relativity

    I've been patrolling Recent Changes for a long time now and wanted to try something different: Huggle and/or AntiVandal. I haven't been extremely active lately, but my work should be clearing up soon. I've read WP:ROLLBACK and always try to warn editors. Thank you for your consideration. ‍Relativity ⚡️ 22:06, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Done Elli (talk | contribs) 23:28, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Cremastra

    Requesting rollback to help with my anti-vandalism work. I understand the guidelines and already consistently warn users and use appropriate edit summaries. Cremastra ‹ u — c › 03:01, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

      Done. PhilKnight (talk) 03:49, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Thank you! Cremastra ‹ u — c › 13:52, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Ow0cast

    Since I started actively contributing to Wikipedia, most of my efforts have been reverting vandalism and RCP. I would like rollback permissions so I can use tools such as Huggle, and remove the need to open diffs in a new tab and manually inspect them. Thank you for considering me. /etc/owuh $ (💬 | she/her) 00:55, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    User:Jannatulbaqi

    Five months ago, I requested rollback rights, but Admin Fastily rejected the request, advising me to spend some time on recentchanges, warn editors when reverting their edits, and gain more experience. I have diligently followed this guidance and now feel that the time is right to submit another request for rollback rights. I am confident in distinguishing between good-faith and bad-faith edits and always ensure to warn editors when necessary. Currently, I am also serving as an AFC reviewer and Pending Changes reviewer. Thank you for considering my request. Baqi:) (talk) 14:09, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    @Jannatulbaqi I'm not declining, but I'm a bit concerned that you're a bit too quick to use semi-automated tools when reviewing edits. For example, you reverted this edit, when you should've just removed the entire sentence per WP:BLPSOURCE. You also reverted this one, but didn't tag the article with {{current sports transaction}}. --Ahecht (TALK
    PAGE    )     18:22, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Thank you, respected Ahecht, for noting this. The first edit I reverted was due to a local slur that was highly offensive. Secondly, while reverting, I had asked in the edit summary, "where is the reference?" when I should have used the proper tag on the article. I assure you that such mistakes will not occur in the future. Thank you. Baqi:) (talk) 18:44, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    @Jannatulbaqi I'll leave it up to another admin to grant or deny the request, but in the future when you revert highly offensive material, you should also request WP:Revision deletion. --Ahecht (TALK
    PAGE    )     18:55, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Thank you, I will take care of that in future:) Baqi:) (talk) 18:58, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Template editor

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