Steward requests/Global permissions/2024-07


Requests for 2 Factor Auth tester permissions

2FA Tester for John Foland

Please authorize 2 Factor Auth Tester privileges on my account. I have read this document and am an experienced user with 2FA/MFA. --John Foland (talk) 20:53, 30 June 2024 (UTC)

  Done ~ Yahya (talkcontribs) 21:42, 30 June 2024 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Dchatelain

I have read the Help section. I just want to add secure layers to every account I have on internet. MFA should be a standard for every one, thanks

, --Dchatelain (talk) 09:04, 3 July 2024 (UTC)

  Done Jon Kolbert (talk) 15:24, 3 July 2024 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Candent shlimazel

I am experiencing relentless attempts to brute-force my password and want 2FA for added protection. I have read the Meta page on 2FA, and I understand the usage and risks. Thanks! --Candent shlimazel (talk) 09:01, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

@Candent shlimazel: done, you can now enable 2FA. – Ajraddatz (talk) 10:36, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Amazingshadow709

Hi, I have read the guide, I know any risks and benefits of the feature, and I would like to be able to use it, thanks, --Amazingshadow709 (talk) 16:20, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

  Done --Alaa :)..! 17:46, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Promethean

Cybersecurity professional wanting to protect my account and test this feature. Yes, I've read the meta help page covering understand that my account may not be recoverable if I lose access to my 2FA device, thanks, --Promethean (talk) 04:59, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

  Done ~ Yahya (talkcontribs) 09:04, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

2FA Tester for BlackTea67

I need to use 2FA to protect the security of my account --BlackTea67 (talk) 05:43, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

@BlackTea67 Have you read the help page and understand the risks? ~ Yahya (talkcontribs) 09:03, 8 July 2024 (UTC)
@Yahya Yes, I have read the help page and understood the risks BlackTea67 (talk) 10:22, 8 July 2024 (UTC)
  Donexaosflux Talk 13:17, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Giorgi Balakhadze

For better security. I have read help page. Thanks in advance --G. Balakhadze 17:51, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

  Donexaosflux Talk 20:05, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Jacix

I'm enabling 2FA everywhere it's available. (I'm still amazed at some of the sites which don't offer it at all.) I've read the help page and I'm one of the OTP administrators at work, so I'm very familiar with the process and have a nice slot in FreeOTP picked out already. Thanks again, --Jacix (talk) 01:13, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

  Done ~ Yahya (talkcontribs) 05:50, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Alpia75

Not offering 2FA by default is a no go in this time. Please enable it for all wiki users. --Alpia75 (talk) 09:28, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

@Alpia75 Thats not discussed here. If you personally want 2FA: have you read the help page and understand the risks? TenWhile6 09:32, 6 July 2024 (UTC)
@Alpia75 second ping TenWhile6 14:16, 8 July 2024 (UTC)
  Not done no response. — xaosflux Talk 08:39, 12 July 2024 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Sarke

Hi, I would like to be added to the 2FA auth group, please. I have been programming since I was a child, and have been a developer professionally for 18+ years. I have implemented both standard and custom implementations of TOTP, both on the front-end and the backend. I also use a professionally for all our online infrastructure platforms and services. I have read the 2FA help page, and I'm aware of the importance of recovery codes. I am also a long time member of wikipedia, with casual to sporadic contributions. Lastly, what prompted my request is that my account has had 200+ failed login attempts in the past 2 days or so, and it's ongoing. Thank you for your consideration. --Sarke (talk) 06:52, 12 July 2024 (UTC)

  Donexaosflux Talk 08:39, 12 July 2024 (UTC)
Thank you. Sarke (talk) 12:59, 12 July 2024 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Worktitan

Hello, I have read the Help page on 2FA and i request 2FA access for my wikipedia account. --Worktitan (talk) 20:13, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

  Done --Alaa :)..! 19:27, 13 July 2024 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Faazshift

Hi! I've read the 2FA help page, understand the risks, and request 2FA tester permissions, thanks, --Faazshift (talk) 09:51, 13 July 2024 (UTC)

  Done --Alaa :)..! 19:27, 13 July 2024 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Sikander

I'd like to add 2FA to further secure this 19-year old account. I understand how 2FA works and am using it on other websites. Thank you! --Sikander (talk) 15:31, 17 July 2024 (UTC)

@Sikander have you read our specific help page, and understand the risks? (Which are different from other sites that offer multiple administrative recovery options). — xaosflux Talk 15:40, 17 July 2024 (UTC)
@Xaosflux Yes, I read the page and will make sure to copy the recovery codes. Thank you for asking for confirmation. Regards. Sikander (talk) 18:24, 17 July 2024 (UTC)
  Done --Alaa :)..! 19:43, 17 July 2024 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Preetham Gujjula

I'd like to add 2FA to my account, for greater security. I've read the help page and understand the associated risks with enabling 2FA. Thank you! --Preetham Gujjula (talk) 23:30, 16 July 2024 (UTC)

Not done - this is a bit of a judgment call and I'm sorry to decline your request, but I think we generally want users requesting this permission to have some editing history, otherwise we would innundate ourselves with requests from new accounts (and subsequently increase the risk and need for capacity to respond when codes are lost, etc.). If you get into regular editing please re-request and I would be happy to grant at that time. – Ajraddatz (talk) 20:16, 17 July 2024 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Adrio

I have read the help page, and I'm using 2FA on multiple other websites, so I'm aware of both the advantages and the risks involved. Thanks in advance, Adrio (talk) 12:08, 27 July 2024 (UTC)

  Donexaosflux Talk 13:45, 27 July 2024 (UTC)

2FA Tester for ChristianHering

I have read the 2FA help and setup pages and understand that loss of my TOTP codes/device could lead to account lockout. I already use TOTP based 2FA on other accounts so I don't need any additional assistance. Thank you.

  Done --Alaa :)..! 15:26, 27 July 2024 (UTC)

2FA Tester for HeadyHoudini

I would like to use 2FA. Yes, I have read the 2FA help page carefully and understand the risks of losing my TOTP Token. Thanks in advance!

  Done --Alaa :)..! 15:26, 27 July 2024 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Tremainne

I'm looking to use 2FA on my Wiki account in preparation for starting to submit edits, thanks! --Tremainne (talk) 16:04, 24 July 2024 (UTC)

@Tremainne have you read the help page carefully and understand the risks? TenWhile6 10:06, 25 July 2024 (UTC)
  Not done No response. -- Amanda (she/her) 03:42, 28 July 2024 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Ankermast

I would like to improve the security of my user account by activating 2FA. I have read the help page and am aware of the consequences. Thanks, --Ankermast (talk) 09:08, 28 July 2024 (UTC)

  Not done @Ankermast: sysops may self-enroll. Go to n:de:Spezial:Manage Two-factor authentication to proceed. — xaosflux Talk 11:36, 28 July 2024 (UTC)
Thanks, I thought that despite being able to activate 2FA by themselves, synopsis would somehow have to let enabling be confirmed on Meta. Best regards, --Ankermast (talk) 11:53, 28 July 2024 (UTC)

2FA Tester for Tosunkaya

Would like to use 2FA, have read the wiki page and understand I could get locked out, thanks, --Tosunkaya (talk) 16:04, 30 July 2024 (UTC)

  Donexaosflux Talk 09:38, 31 July 2024 (UTC)

Requests for other global permissions

Global abuse filter helper for EggRoll97

The following request is closed. Please do not modify it. No further edits should be made to this discussion.
Not ending before 1 July 2024 03:18 UTC

Hello all. I'm an edit filter manager on enwiki and I've recently decided to make this request after reviewing a request for a filter about a cross-wiki LTA, and realizing I can't actually see anything that other wikis have done to get rid of them (deliberately trying to be vague for obvious reasons). I also have found that a few enwiki filters have global context, and so I'm unable to actually see most of the context behind the filter (given that the majority of the context ends up being locked behind a metawiki filter). Best, --EggRoll97 (talk) 03:18, 26 June 2024 (UTC)


  Done Clear consensus, flag granted. EPIC (talk) 05:45, 1 July 2024 (UTC)

Mass massage rights for Nitesh (CIS-A2K)

Hello, this is Nitesh and my username is Nitesh (CIS-A2K). I work with CIS-A2K for last five years and my focus work area is to community support and engage community members or communities in open discussions. I need Massmessage rights to send some imortant updates to communities such as CIS-A2K monthly newsletters, Monthly call updates, the new open support updates etc. This month my Massmessage rights are over please provide me Massmessage rights for one more year if possible. Regards Nitesh (CIS-A2K) (talk) 14:21, 15 July 2024 (UTC)

  Not done this is not a global group, see Meta:MassMessage senders for info. — xaosflux Talk 14:27, 15 July 2024 (UTC)
Apologies, I have submitted request on the given link. Regards Nitesh (CIS-A2K) (talk) 14:36, 15 July 2024 (UTC)

Requests for global IP block exemption

Global IP block exempt for Wjjksjzs

<Due to my location in China, I need to use a proxy server to edit Wikimedia Foundation websites. Please grant me a global IP block exemption.(Banned IP address:57.180.46.78)>,谢谢, --Wjjksjzs (talk) 03:29, 21 June 2024 (UTC)

Done. – Ajraddatz (talk) 03:59, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Janeare

Per UTRS #90422 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 17:00, 3 July 2024 (UTC)

Exemption donnée, j’ai répondu à l’utilisateur sur UTRS. – Ajraddatz (talk) 03:58, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Dame Golote

Per UTRS #90378 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 08:00, 2 July 2024 (UTC)

  Not done per UTRS. — xaosflux Talk 13:55, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for vjosullivan

Per UTRS #90448 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 11:00, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

  Not done per UTRS. — xaosflux Talk 13:55, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Tom2855

Per UTRS #90514 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 15:00, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

  Not done will update via UTRS. — xaosflux Talk 13:54, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for MTRIProd

I need this permission because my IP address overlaps with a banned IP address. This affects my patrol work. We hope the administrators review and approve. Sincerely thank you. --Do Tri ✓ 💬 12:22, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

@Johannnes89 Please help me. Do Tri ✓ 💬 12:24, 7 July 2024 (UTC)
  Not done you appear to be having a problem with a project local block, of which this will not help you. You will need to contact the administrators on the project where you are having the problem. — xaosflux Talk 13:50, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for CommoQ

Per UTRS #90553 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 15:00, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

  Not done per UTRS. — xaosflux Talk 20:21, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Symac

Hello, I have created a website https://www.boites-a-livres.fr/ on which people can send me public bookcases pictures (because why not :p). I then use a custom script hosted on this website to transfer files to commons using my symac account. Today the IP on which this website is hosted has been blocked as part of 91.134.0.0/16 block. Therefore I would like an IP block exempt for my account, thanks, --Symac (talk) 20:12, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

Isn't a local IP block exemption on Commons enough? ~ Yahya (talkcontribs) 20:48, 10 July 2024 (UTC)
I had been told by email to request there but yes, assuming I understand things properly IP exemption on commons should be enough as it's the only site I need to interact with from this IP. Thanks for your feedback. Except if somebody notices something else that would need to be dealt there I think this case is finished on meta. Symac (talk) 20:52, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

  Locally handled. ~ Yahya (talkcontribs) 22:02, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Butcher2021

Editing from Wikipedia-hostile territory, thanks, --Butcher2021 (talk) 11:41, 4 June 2024 (UTC)

Done. – Ajraddatz (talk) 20:19, 17 July 2024 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Rovssilon

I am a user of Wikidata from mainland China. Due to the GFW, I must now use a proxy to access Wikidata, but my proxy is blocked, preventing me from editing Wikidata pages. Therefore, I hope the handling staff can grant me an Global IP block exemption to avoid being affected. Here is the reason for my block:

"Your IP address is in a range that has been blocked on all Wikimedia Foundation wikis.

The block was made by EPIC. The reason given is Open proxy/Webhost: See the help page if you are affected.

  • Start of block: 11:08, 26 May 2024
  • Expiry of block: 11:08, 26 May 2025

Your current IP address is 172.233.93.228. The blocked range is 172.233.80.0/20."

Thanks. --Rovssilon (talk) 11:35, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

@Rovssilon: Hello, you may follow the instruction to apply Wikidata local IPBE d:Wikidata:IP_block_exemption#Used_for_anonymous_proxy_editing. Thanks. SCP-2000 03:58, 13 July 2024 (UTC)
Granting this - valid use case and no evidence of abuse. User has edits outside of Wikidata. – Ajraddatz (talk) 20:18, 17 July 2024 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Ternera

Hello, I would like to request global IP block exemption for my account. I've been doing cross-wiki anti-vandalism work and running into blocks on Wikivoyage projects in particular, saying my IP is blocked (this happens when I try to log into these projects to revert vandalism). My ISP uses CGNAT, so I may appear to have the same IP address as others and my IP may be flagged as spam in some cases. I already have IP block exemption on my home wiki, but it would be helpful to have it globally for the other small projects that I am effected by. Thanks, --Ternera (talk) 20:26, 10 June 2024 (UTC)

Hi, are you affected by a global block or are the blocks just regular local blocks? If it is the latter, global IP block exempt will not help you as it will only exempt you from global blocks. If you are affected by local blocks, you need to request a local IP block exemption. EPIC (talk) 20:31, 10 June 2024 (UTC)
I don't believe they are local blocks because I've had it happen fairly often.. I've definitely seen it on the Wikivoyage projects, but those are definitely not the only ones that I've been effected on - there are other small wiki projects where my IP is blocked. I have previously made a mobile hotspot from my phone to get around it. I would prefer to not use my phone's mobile data though. Ternera (talk) 21:09, 10 June 2024 (UTC)
Confirmed they have been impacted by global blocks, granting request. Note that you may need to request some local exemptions as well in cases where there are local blocks. – Ajraddatz (talk) 20:26, 17 July 2024 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Huggums537

Hello, I currently have GIPBE/IPBE on enWiki enabled for a period of one year. They will soon expire so I am proactively making my request to get permanent status for my GIPBE/IPBE rights since I still travel for work and do not ever expect that to change any time soon. Also, the privacy issues are still also always an ongoing concern for me although I understand that is not a great factor in the decision here. @Base granted me the temporary rights and @Vermont participated in previous discussion as well as @AmandaNP who did not substantially participate other than being aware of it enough to close it. Thank you. Huggums537 (talk) 00:12, 12 July 2024 (UTC)

Also, I seem to recall I was not very forthcoming with my personal information when I was getting my GIPBE established a year ago (as is usually customary for me), but since I have already shared over at GeneralNotability#IPBE_permanent_status by posting this comment to help get the expiry lifted, I thought I might as well share it all here too. Thanks. Huggums537 (talk) 17:34, 12 July 2024 (UTC)

I've extended your GIPBE to match the enwiki flag; note that your interactions on GN's talk page aren't particularly reassuring, but I also don't see you engaging in x-wiki abuse. We can probably look at permanent GIPBE next year if the situation remains the same. – Ajraddatz (talk) 20:15, 17 July 2024 (UTC)
@Ajraddatz, thank you for the extension and the offer to look at permanent GIPBE for next year. That will be very helpful for my situation because the need will be there for many years to come since my situation is not likely to ever change any time soon. However, I would like to ask you exactly what it was that you saw about my interactions that was not particularly reassuring so that I might be able to adjust my editing accordingly if needs be since you made a point to mention it to me here. It will be most helpful if you could please be specific. Thanks very much. Huggums537 (talk) 02:47, 18 July 2024 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Huggums537

Hello, I currently have GIPBE/IPBE on enWiki enabled for a period of one year. They will soon expire so I am proactively making my request to get permanent status for my GIPBE/IPBE rights since I still travel for work and do not ever expect that to change any time soon. Also, the privacy issues are still also always an ongoing concern for me although I understand that is not a great factor in the decision here. @Base granted me the temporary rights and @Vermont participated in previous discussion as well as @AmandaNP who did not substantially participate other than being aware of it enough to close it. Thank you. Huggums537 (talk) 00:12, 12 July 2024 (UTC)

Also, I seem to recall I was not very forthcoming with my personal information when I was getting my GIPBE established a year ago (as is usually customary for me), but since I have already shared over at GeneralNotability#IPBE_permanent_status by posting this comment to help get the expiry lifted, I thought I might as well share it all here too. Thanks. Huggums537 (talk) 17:34, 12 July 2024 (UTC)

I've extended your GIPBE to match the enwiki flag; note that your interactions on GN's talk page aren't particularly reassuring, but I also don't see you engaging in x-wiki abuse. We can probably look at permanent GIPBE next year if the situation remains the same. – Ajraddatz (talk) 20:15, 17 July 2024 (UTC)
@Ajraddatz, thank you for the extension and the offer to look at permanent GIPBE for next year. That will be very helpful for my situation because the need will be there for many years to come since my situation is not likely to ever change any time soon. However, I would like to ask you exactly what it was that you saw about my interactions that was not particularly reassuring so that I might be able to adjust my editing accordingly if needs be since you made a point to mention it to me here. It will be most helpful if you could please be specific. Thanks very much. Huggums537 (talk) 02:47, 18 July 2024 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Litanwei

<以前申请过中文站点该权限,由于工作繁忙长时间没有编辑就导致权限失效。 由于众所周知的原因某些地区无法正常访问wikipedia,都需要通过梯子才能访问,导致无法编辑。 目前是因为工作原因才得以肉身在hk地区访问。特申请全域ip封禁豁免权。 另外,由于我所在的地区只能梯子访问,都是代理IP,能否申请该权限长期有效,希望管理员考察并且理解。特别感谢!>,谢谢, --Litanwei (talk) 00:18, 19 July 2024 (UTC)

Try English.. 🍃Zulf🍃talk 02:20, 19 July 2024 (UTC)
Users are not required to use English for steward requests. If we need requests to be posted in English, we'll ask the requestor ourselves. --Johannnes89 (talk) 07:57, 19 July 2024 (UTC)
And Meta is a multilingual project itself so anyone can post in any language that they want but a translation might be needed sometimes. A09|(pogovor) 09:55, 19 July 2024 (UTC)
okay, but sometimes the translation tool is not in sync or correct with the manual. At least English can be understood enough for everyone. I never force it and thanks for the reminder. 🍃Zulf🍃talk 15:16, 19 July 2024 (UTC)
@Litanwei: you already have GIPBE and local IPBE on zhwiki. If you are being blocked on different project, you will need to apply to that local project for an exemption. ([机器翻译] 您在 ZHWIKI 上已经拥有 GIPBE 和本地 IPBE。如果您在其他项目上被屏蔽,则需要向该本地项目申请豁免。) — xaosflux Talk 10:51, 19 July 2024 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Trygve W Nodeland

I was blocket from one moment to another, and have already appealed, but have to try this method as well. <(8393d2fa9e38bdec65ee49268efae361f5fe5be187168053d61f68626d8a2c027f2ad9565b8d6f73dd48f2d4b0fe086c7b310247eed6f9231156c40ce6b801b8)>, thanks, --Trygve W Nodeland (talk) 10:51, 21 July 2024 (UTC)

Done. – Ajraddatz (talk) 15:14, 26 July 2024 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for Awesome Aasim

I am requesting IPBE for two weeks because the IP address at the hotel I am staying in Pakistan is blocked as an anonymizing webhost, and the webhost for that IP address is blocking some sites such as Wikimedia Commons, necessitating use of a VPN. I have only been able to make edits from my mobile phone because I have roaming enabled, but that is expensive and I would prefer to use hotel Wi-Fi. The VPN I plan to use to bypass the Commons block by the webhost is ProtonVPN. I passed some data on to ENWiki CheckUser Team. --Aasim 19:06, 24 July 2024 (UTC)

Done, though the global exemption won't stop local blocks. – Ajraddatz (talk) 15:12, 26 July 2024 (UTC)

Global IP block for 梦夕琳

I want edit ChineseWikisourse、ChineseWikivorage、Wikidata and Wikicommons;I often use VPN,No Global IP block quite inconvenient.,Thanks, --梦夕琳 (talk) 05:10, 20 July 2024 (UTC)

You seem to be editing zhwiki without an exemption just fine - are you hitting a local block on one of these projects? — xaosflux Talk 10:38, 20 July 2024 (UTC)
No,I Just use VPN while is Global IP block梦夕琳 (talk) 13:08, 20 July 2024 (UTC)
  Done -- Amanda (she/her) 03:39, 28 July 2024 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for 水墨凌空

I live in China Mainland and need to use VPN to participate in editing. I already have IPBE permissions on zhwiki, and I would like to apply for a Global IP block exemption to facilitate my editing on Wikidata and Commons. Thanks. --水墨凌空 (talk) 13:38, 27 July 2024 (UTC)

  Done -- Amanda (she/her) 03:41, 28 July 2024 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for 門醬是原神大玩家

I want to edit EnglishWikipedia, ChineseWikipedia and Wikidata; I usually use open proxy. I need it, thanks, --門醬是原神大玩家 (talk) 11:04, 28 July 2024 (UTC)

  Not done as you are not established yet. You may start by requesting at your home project here: w:zh:维基百科:IP封禁豁免. — xaosflux Talk 11:37, 28 July 2024 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Djampa

Per UTRS #91345 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 12:00, 29 July 2024 (UTC)

  Not done per UTRS. — xaosflux Talk 13:26, 29 July 2024 (UTC)

Requests for global rollback permissions

Global rollback for Ternera

The following request is closed. Please do not modify it. No further edits should be made to this discussion.
Not ending before 6 July 2024 20:09 UTC

Hi everyone. I've been helping out the SWMT and using SWViewer/Twinkle Global to revert xwiki vandalism. Most of the time, my setup with these tools works fine. More often than I would like, I've found myself going through Captchas and running into abuse filter messages on some small wikis; the latter of which can be quite annoying because it has hindered me from reverting vandalism or tagging pages for deletion in some cases. Because of this, I would like to request global rollback to make my anti-vandalism work more effective. Rollback is something I am already familiar with after using it on enwiki. I've also read the rules/local policies on it. Looking forward to hearting some input! Ternera (talk) 20:09, 1 July 2024 (UTC)


  Done Clear consensus, flag has been granted. Ternera, since you use SWViewer, don't forget to log out and in again there so that it recognizes you as a global rollbacker. EPIC (talk) 21:23, 6 July 2024 (UTC)
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Note 4
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