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This page hosts requests for requesting Global (un)blocks, (un)locks and hidings. Note that requests for global permissions are now handled at Steward requests/Global permissions. Proposals for new groups should be made on Meta:Babel.

For global IP block requests, read the guideline and make a request below. 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

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Requests for global (un)block

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. [[<tvar name=phab>phab:T17294</tvar>|Only IP addresses can be globally blocked at this moment]]. Please see <tvar name=gl>#Requests for global (un)lock and (un)hiding</tvar> 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 [[<tvar name=rfh>Meta:Requests for help from a sysop or bureaucrat</tvar>|Meta:Requests for help from a sysop or bureaucrat]] instead of here so that they can be blocked locally.</translate>

<translate> 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.</translate>

<translate> Instructions for making a request</translate>

<translate> 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.</translate>

=== Global block/unblock for <translate><!--T:5--> [[Special:Contributions/Some IP address|Some IP address]]</translate> ===
{{Status}} <!-- Do not remove this template -->
* {{Luxotool|<translate><!--T:6--> IP address</translate>}}
<translate><!--T:7--> Description, evidence, diffs, etc.</translate> --~~~~

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 <tvar name=whatismyip>https://www.whatismyip.com/</tvar>; You are not required to disclose your IP in public - you may make requests privately to any steward on <tvar name=IRC>IRC</tvar> or by email at: <tvar name=address>stewardswikimediaorg</tvar></translate>

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

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, --~~~~

69.164.219.80

Status: In progress

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

I am no vandal but I do proxy all of my http traffic for privacy purposes. Also, the Secular Relgion article links to copyright infringing materials when it could link directly to The Nation. I would have fixed that, but I'm blocked. I see the following message:

You are currently unable to edit pages on Wikipedia. You can still read pages, but cannot edit, change, or create them. Editing from your IP address or IP address range has been disabled on all wikis by Kylu (meta.wikimedia.org). The reason given was "Open proxy: "Real Hide IP" software, Linode static alloc". To request unblock, visit your talk page and add the text {{unblock|global block — REASON}}. Replace "REASON" with the reason for requesting unblock. Additionally, you may appeal the global block at Steward requests/Global. The block expires on 24 November 2011 at 13:09.

The block is anonymous only, so you should create an account. Ruslik 08:48, 4 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Just FYI all globalblocks do prevent account creation. Even if a block is at "anonymous users only" they can't create new accounts. Regards, -- Dferg ^{☎ talk} 14:04, 9 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Global lock/unlock for KnowIG

Status: In progress

KnowIG (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • CA • ST • lwcheckuser)

Nobody bothered last time I'm not going away or giving up. I never spammed across multiple wikis. I was persected by certain admins on wikipedia who refused to talk. Talk to me and unlock me now. --78.146.10.134 13:48, 9 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Global lock for Manuelt15

Status: Done

Manuelt15 (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^(alt) • CA • ST • lwcheckuser)

Personal reasons... thanks for all :-)

Also, if someone can: remove me from Checkuser/Steward ~~mailing list~~, wiki, and OTRS access ---- Màñüé£†¹5 ^{talk [es]} 02:28, 12 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I've removed you from the wikis, can't do OTRS and won't lock you. Thanks for all your services around the wikiworld! -Barras 07:01, 12 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Done, will arrange the rest. :( Matanya 07:03, 12 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Your OTRS account has been closed. Thanks and take care. Kat Walsh (spill your mind?) 08:15, 12 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Cada día símplemente entiendo menos... Cuídate, -- Dferg ^{☎ talk} 13:48, 12 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Tampoco entiendo esta decisión. Muchísimas gracias por todo tu trabajo y tu ayuda, Manuel. Se te echará de menos on-wiki y en el IRC también. Mis mejores deseos y, aunque espero que vuelvas, te deseo lo mejor para el futuro. Sa vh ^ñ 14:03, 12 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Take care Manuel. I hope you resolve your issues and come back some day. Thanks. Theo10011 14:10, 12 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Requests for global permissions

This section has been moved to Steward requests/Global permissions.