Steward requests/Global

This page hosts requests for global (un)blocks, (un)locks and hidings.

For global IP block requests, read the guideline and make a request below under Requests for global (un)block. Indicate why a global block is necessary and for how long.
For account lock requests, read the guideline and post under Requests for global (un)lock and (un)hiding.
For local requests here on Meta, see Meta:Requests for help from a sysop or bureaucrat.

If you are here because you have been affected by a global block, please see Global blocks/FAQ for more information about global block and routes to appeal.

Note: (un)blocks apply to IP addresses; and (un)locks apply to global accounts.

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Requests for global (un)block

Latest comment: 14 days ago13 comments6 people in discussion

Please be sure to follow the instructions below:

Your request might be rejected if you don't follow the instructions.

Please also review Global blocking. Only IP addresses can be globally blocked at this moment. Please see #Requests for global (un)lock and (un)hiding if your request involves an account.

Global blocks don't affect Meta-Wiki, so if your IP address is blocked, you can still appeal here. IP addresses that cause disruption on Meta should be reported at Meta:Requests for help from a sysop or bureaucrat instead of here so that they can be blocked locally.

Please describe the kind of cross wiki abusive activity you see from the IP. Saying an IP is a long term abuser is not helpful, but saying "IP vandalizes at ban.wikipedia, no.wikipedia and vi.wikipedia" is. This is especially important for range blocks. If you do not provide enough details, your request might be declined.

Instructions for making a request

Before requesting, make sure that:

You know the IP address(es) you wish to have globally blocked or unblocked.
For blocks, the global blocking criteria are met.
For unblocks, your request addresses the original reason for blocking the IP, if any.

To make a request for the address(es) to be blocked or unblocked

Copy the template below to the bottom of this section and explain why the address(es) should be blocked/unblocked.

=== Global block/unblock for [[Special:Contributions/Some IP address|Some IP address]] ===
{{Status}} <!-- Do not remove this template -->
* {{Luxotool|IP address}}
Description, evidence, diffs, etc. --~~~~

When requesting that your IP be unblocked, note that stewards need to know your IP address to even consider a request.: To find your IP, please visit https://www.whatismyip.com/; You are not required to disclose your IP in public - you may make requests privately to any steward on IRC or by email at: stewardswikimediaorg

Global unblock for 49.228.171.8

Status: On hold

49.228.171.8 xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye

Does not appear to be a webhost or open proxy and I don't understand why my IP is block, I never use Tor Browser or VPN to be serving on any Wikipedia. And please use easy English to me because I don't much understand. --SirPSchwegen (talk) 04:56, 26 April 2024 (UTC)Reply

Hmm, none of my proxy checkers give any indication that this would be a proxy either, but pinging the blocking steward @Jon Kolbert:. EPIC (talk) 05:47, 26 April 2024 (UTC)Reply

Could you fix it or give me some advice for me, please? I don't know how to do with this. SirPSchwegen (talk) 07:40, 26 April 2024 (UTC)Reply

I've pinged the blocking steward of this IP to see how they came to the conclusion that this was a proxy. However, in the meantime I have set the block to only affect anonymous users, so you should now be able to edit. EPIC (talk) 07:41, 26 April 2024 (UTC)Reply

Thank you very much indeed, I hope it are not in the bad way result. SirPSchwegen (talk) 07:45, 26 April 2024 (UTC)Reply

Global block for 181.116.177.145

Status: In progress

181.116.177.145 xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye

Long-term abuse. IanDBeacon (talk) 18:16, 2 May 2024 (UTC)Reply

Since this is "you know who" and this IP last edited hours ago, it might be stale now perhaps? EPIC (talk) 18:17, 2 May 2024 (UTC)Reply

Global unblock for Japanese IPs blocked by EPIC after May 3rd

Status: Done

Also today (Friday, May 3rd), after EPIC blocked the name of a Japanese "female" as ISECHIKA at 10:10, [1] Locked as LWCU along with Japanese female "and male" names for neighboring IP addresses

210.225.72.0/24 xwiki-contribs • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye

(w:Nippon Telegraph and Telephone(NTT))

Hi, I have discussed this with some other stewards and we would appreciate it if you could please stop going after me and other stewards, stop emailing us with rants and stop requesting global unblocks for IPs without rationale.

Stewards have access to data that the public does not, which is why you may not always know exactly why we block certain IPs, even though it may seem like they are not for cause. If you want to submit an actual appeal, feel free to do so, and if you are affected by a block yourself, feel free to email us at stewards

wikimedia

org - we would be happy to assist you and we can always consider granting you a global IP block exempt.

So, in short - please stop going after stewards and please stop requesting unblocks "just for the purpose of it", whether it is here or through email. Thank you. EPIC (talk) 12:40, 3 May 2024 (UTC)Reply

I wonder if the period is one year, which is too long, and this IP address band is currently not visible on xwiki-contribs due to a glitch, but in the local edit history of the Japanese version of Wikipedia, the IP address The band has a bit of IP edit history that is not a prank. [2] --Vcvfou698069 (talk) 23:19, 3 May 2024 (UTC)Reply

I blocked it for a longer period of time for a reason, but just like last time a request like this was closed by another steward, I have now shortened the block a bit, and also disabled it on jawiki. That should be enough action for now, given the abuse from the range. EPIC (talk) 02:13, 4 May 2024 (UTC)Reply

Global block for 2806:101e:a:130d:8dc2:7f1c:487c:ab1 and 2806:101e:a:130d:138f:f8b8:f8c2:eacd

Status: Done

2806:101e:a:130d:8dc2:7f1c:487c:ab1 xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye
2806:101e:a:130d:138f:f8b8:f8c2:eacd xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye

Long-term abuse. Related with 187.172.255.130 and Fabrizio Villatoro. —AlvaroMolina (✉ - ✔) 21:16, 3 May 2024 (UTC)Reply

Done EPIC (talk) 21:26, 3 May 2024 (UTC)Reply

Global block for 88.246.69.41

Status: In progress

88.246.69.41 xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • ST • IP info • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye

Spam / spambot. Manchiu (talk) 23:41, 3 May 2024 (UTC)Reply

Requests for global (un)lock and (un)hiding

Latest comment: 14 days ago17 comments13 people in discussion

Note that global blocking currently only applies to IPs, due to a technical limitation. If you wish to request a named account for global [un]locking, please request a global [un]lock here instead. Be sure to follow the instructions below:

Your request might be rejected if it doesn't include the necessary information.
Warning! This page is publicly viewable. If the account name is grossly insulting or contains personal information please contact a steward privately in #wikimedia-stewards^connect or email your request to the stewards VRT queue at stewards-oversightwikimediaorg (direct wiki interface) but do not post it here. Thanks.
Warning! This is not the place to ask for locks based on your opinion that someone is disruptive. Global locks are used exclusively against vandalism and spam, not because of content disputes, not because you think that someone deserves to be globally blocked. In such cases, you should ask for local blocks at appropriate places.
If you are globally locked, you should appeal your lock to stewards-appealswikimediaorg.

Please describe abusive activity of an account before reporting them here. Since stewards are often not active at projects the reported accounts are, things that seem obvious to you may not be equally obvious to the reviewing steward.

Instructions for making a request

Before requesting that a global account be (un)locked, please be sure that:

You have evidence of cross-wiki disruption from the account(s).
You can show that it is not feasible to use local-only blocks or other measures like page protection to combat the disruption.
You have considered making the request in #wikimedia-stewards^connect, especially for account names which will be hidden, or for urgent requests.

To make a request for an account to be locked or unlocked: Copy one of the codes below to the bottom of this section and explain why the account(s) should be locked/unlocked.

=== Global lock/unlock for Foo ===
{{status}} <!-- do not remove this template -->
* {{LockHide|username}}
* {{LockHide|username|hidename=1}} <!-- if you do not want the name to be visible on this page -->
*...
Reasons, etc. --~~~~

For many accounts:

=== Global lock for spambots/vandals ===
{{status}} <!-- do not remove this template -->
{{MultiLock|username|username2|username3}}
{{MultiLock|username|username2|username3|hidename=1}} <!-- if you do not want the names to be visible on this page -->
*...
Reasons, etc, --~~~~