This page enablesadministrators 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 sofollowing 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 toSpecial:Preferences, where your permissions are listed in the user profile tab under "Member of groups".
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Permissions
Handled here
Account creator(add request ·view requests): The account creator flag is granted to users who are active in therequest 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 areauto patrolled inSpecial: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, especiallyWP:BLP andWikipedia:Notability.
AutoWikiBrowser(add request ·view requests):AutoWikiBrowser is a semi-automatedMediaWiki editor forMicrosoft 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 therules of use and registration requirements on the main page before requesting permission. This is not a trueuser right, but access needs to be granted by administrators just like other permissions. If approved, your name will be added to theCheckPage. Users with under 250 non-automated mainspace editsor 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 forautoconfirmed status. These are users who have not had both 10 edits and 4 days experience. People with this flag canupload files and editsemi-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.
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.
Page mover(add request ·view requests): The page mover user right allows usersexperienced in working with article names tomove them,subject to policy, without leaving behind aredirect. They may also move allsubpages 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.
Rollback(add request ·view requests): Rollback enables users to removevandalism much more quickly and efficiently than byundoing it. Users who do not demonstrate an understanding of what constitutescapable vandalism fighting, either because they have no or little history of doing so, or show a poor ability to discern betweengood and bad faith editswill 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, seeWikipedia:Rollback. For information about the technical details of the feature, seehere.
Template editor(add request ·view requests): The template editor flag allows users to edit protected templates andLua 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.
IP-block-exempt: While the IP-block-exempt right can be granted by administrators, this flag is not handled here. Requests for the IP-block exempt right should be submitted via email to the checkuser team atcheckuser-en-wpwikipedia.org or contact a CheckUser directly.
If you believe someone's actions meritremoval of a permission, raise your concern at theadministrator's noticeboard
The bureaucrat, checkuser, and oversight permissions are removed atmeta:Steward requests/Permissions. Stewards will typically not carry out such requests unless they are made on behalf of theArbitration 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.
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 thecriteria explained above and can be trusted not to abuse the tool(s). Administrators may either grant these permissions permanently or temporarily. For convenience, abot will automatically comment with relevant data if the user does not meetconfigurable 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 theconfig), the request will be archived automatically: approved requests will be placedhere; declined requests will gohere. SeeUser:MusikBot/PermClerk#Archiving for more information on archiving functionality.
Other editors
Requests for permissions is primarily intended for editors requesting a permission for theirown 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 isWikipedia: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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Hello! I formally request the Autopatrolled user right. I'm a regular user of Wikipedia, both in Turkish and English. I have contributed to the Turkish Wikipedia, particularly on the Tao-Klarjeti region. I have also started to transfer these contributions to the English Wikipedia. I think it would be good to reduce the workload involved in reviewing the items I have written. Thank you. --ႧႤႧႰႨ ႾႠႰႨ (talk)15:32, 15 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I have been editing Wikipedia since 2006, have created numerous new articles, edited countless others, and am very familiar with its policies.Λeternus(talk)12:46, 20 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I've periodically patrolled Michelangelo1992's articles, and consistently found them to be in good shape. Focused on books as a topic area and very clear familiarity withWP:NBOOK. He's created 135 articles.~ L 🌸 (talk)22:56, 21 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for the feedback! I’ve always trended toward direct quotes to avoid concerns for original research, but I can make an effort to paraphrase more in the future while still citing the original source. I’ll also try to be more mindful ofWP:SAID. I thought I was doing fairly well with this, but I am always open to feedback particularly if you have specific suggestions relating to recent articles. Thank you!Michelangelo1992 (talk)14:37, 3 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hello, I would like to request File Uploader rights on the English Wikipedia.
I am currently working on music discography documentation and intend to upload non-free images (album covers) strictly for use under Wikipedia's fair use policy, with proper licensing, rationale and limited use only within the relevant articles.
My main purpose at the moment is to upload the cover image for the Swiss beatdown band Paleface Swiss, specifically for the album:
I understand and fully agree to follow all non-free content policies. My intention is exclusively editorial — I only want to contribute responsibly with verified musical documentation, discography structuring and album information.
HeyJvbpds, welcome to Wikipedia! The autopatrolled permission will not help you upload files. I believe you should already be permitted to do that — try navigating to thefile upload wizard and following the steps there. I'm happy to help if you have any questions.—TechnoSquirrel69(sigh)05:42, 26 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry,unregistered users cannot be granted permissions due to technical restrictions. Pleasecreate an account in order to request user account permissions.
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I would like to request to be manually confirmed in order to be able to translate pages that aren't in English to English. I am a native speaker of both English and German and have a native level of Spanish. I have experience in translation and made this account because it came to my attention that the page forLaurent Simons [de] does not exist in English Wikipedia. However, in order to translate it from German I need to be confirmed.
My account is 5 days old and I have made 13 edits, yet I am not auto-confirmed. I would like to be confirmed. Is there something more I need to do? Update: I just made 11 more edits. Now at 24.Mdk136 (talk)14:19, 26 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
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Reason for request: I am organizing an editathon and would like to use theCampaignEvents extension on English Wikipedia. (You can see my current event page onMeta-Wiki, but I think it would be easier for attendees if I hosted the event page on English Wikipedia instead.)
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Sorry,unregistered users cannot be granted permissions due to technical restrictions. Pleasecreate an account in order to request user account permissions.
Sorry,unregistered users cannot be granted permissions due to technical restrictions. Pleasecreate an account in order to request user account permissions.
Sorry,unregistered users cannot be granted permissions due to technical restrictions. Pleasecreate an account in order to request user account permissions.
I’ve already created a few articles and I often check new pages for sourcing, notability, and overall quality. I also help out in AfD discussions when I can, mostly to look at whether topics meet notability and if the sources are solid. I enjoy helping new editors fix their pages and guiding them on what needs improvement. Since I’m already active in this area, I’d like to take a more direct role in keeping the new pages feed clean and helping page creators understand the basics. Becoming a reviewer would let me contribute more effectively. Thanks for considering my request!Acrom12 (talk)11:57, 18 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hello to the reviewer! I've noticed the large backlog and would like to help make some progress with patrolling pages, mainly redirects. I have some previous experience in the article for creation space, creating my own articles, and creating my own redirects. I try to help new incoming editors, including mentoring my current partner and teaching them how to use the features of Wikipedia. I'm capable of catching content that probably shouldn't belong on Wikipedia, but also helping new users expand draft articles.
I participate in AfD, though my suggestions are often rejected; I consider this a skill that I am still learning. It's worth noting that I have never misused speedy deletion or other non-discussion deletion methods; my usage of these has been successful when I have applied them. Even still, my knowledge of AfC and redirects provides me with a good basis to use this right.
I've been editing a while and over recent years have been helping mostly withWP:Ukraine-related topics and pages. Having done research on Ukraine on and off-wiki, I would like to extend the help to review new Ukraine and related page creations. I have 7 successful FL nominations (one was a joint-nomination), 1 successful GA (Prelude to the Russian invasion of Ukraine) and 1 unsuccessful (NAFO). Thanks in advance and feel free to ping me with questions/comments.DantheAnimator01:57, 24 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I have 4,000+ edits, including over 2,500 in mainspace and 500+ article creations. My work has given me solid experience with core content policies, particularly notabilityGNG, reliable sourcing, verifiability, andBLP compliance. I also participate inAfD discussions and review drafts, which has strengthened my understanding of how these policies apply to new pages.
I would like to support the community by helping maintain the quality of new articles, identifying issues early, and guiding new editors toward constructive contributions. I have no blocks or sanctions.
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Hi there! I am an NPP and often find myself needing to draftify articles. I would like to have page mover so that I can suppress the redirects that would otherwise be left behind. In addition to draftifying articles, I would also like to help out withWP:RM/TR. Thanks & happy editing =D–LuniZunie ツ(talk)19:05, 16 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
@Toadspike Don't worry it is completely fine! Some of the reasons for suppressing a redirect would be: cross namespace (R2) (the one I would use the most), page move vandalism (G3), incorrect namespace or an unambiguous title error (G6), and certain page swaps. For the most part, redirects that would result in a successful CSD could be suppressed.–LuniZunie ツ(talk)15:47, 27 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I am requesting page mover permission to simplify the process of doing round-robin moves. I contribute to articles about Canadian politics and whenever a Cabinet shuffle occurs, there is a page or two which does requires such a move. I find myself requesting such a technical move often and this permission would help simplify that process for me. I am familiar withWP:PAGEMOVER and am happy to work throughWP:RM/TR, if given the permission.
Hello! I've been a large contributor to theMy Little Pony articles and I recently ran into a few instances where I was unable to move a page to a more correct name, and had to make multiple uncontroversial technical requests to do so. I would like to request the page mover permission so that it would make it easier for me to make moves if necessary. I already have the autopatrolling and redirect autopatrolling rights. –GM21:23, 25 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hello, I have been contributing primarily to pages related to Bangladeshi football and South Asian football which are often overlooked, and recently had to make numerous move requests due to vandalism. Since the process is a bit time cosuming, I am requesting the page mover permission to make things easier. I have created more than a 100 football related articles by now and already have the autopatrolled user right.FNH004 (talk)06:33, 26 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Not done for now. @FNH004, I understand you had problems making requests atRM/TR. However, I don't think you have enough experience withrequested moves to grant you this permission. Please continue making technical requests through RM/TR, or if you need help reverting vandalism, report it atWP:ANI.Toadspike[Talk]10:58, 27 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hi there, I am applying for the Page Mover right to assist with routine, non-controversial moves and help reduce the backlog at Requested Moves. I understand and follow WP:TITLE, WP:RM, and consensus-based decision-making. I aim to support Wikipedia’s maintenance work by handling straightforward moves accurately and efficiently whenever needed and support reducing the backlog.MichealKal (talk)07:32, 26 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Not done. @MichealKal, I don't think you have the necessary experience to be closing RMs. It looks like you've only ever participated in one. Please spend some time commenting on RMs and making technical move requests before making a new request. This will allow admins to judge whether you have the necessary knowledge of article titling policy and conventions.Toadspike[Talk]09:01, 27 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Pending changes reviewer
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Reason for requesting pending changes reviewer rightsNikunj12387 (talk)04:13, 21 November 2025 (UTC)Reasons:I am active in Wikipedia since 2019, with 3,600 edits in 1,300 pages, created 162 articles. My work focus on improving quality, formatting, adding references, and maintaining neutrality. I have controlled changes. I would like to support the pending changes system by reviewing good-faith edits and helping maintain accuracy on semi-protected pages.[reply]
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I’ve been patrolling recent changes consistently and have handled a substantial amount of vandalism. I also pending changes reviewing rights. Gaining rollback rights would allow me to respond more quickly and effectively, especially during spikes in vandalism, and would support the work I’m already doing.Shubhsamant09 (talk)00:55, 14 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I've been handling vandalism for quite a while now, I have a chunk more than 1000 edit's the majority of which are dealing in vandalisum(the rest of witch are other simmalar activitys). I mainly use Ultraviolet and ocasionally twinkle but would like to try to use the tools that require rollback.Pyrrhicvictor (talk)15:14, 17 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I have been RC patrolling for over two months now. Clicking individual diff links to revert edits is very inefficient and unnecessary, and I believe having rollback could fix this. I've made over 200 edits to mainspace and have no history of edit warring.Seanwk :)(Talk |Contribs)02:42, 20 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I am requesting rollback rights. I regularly revert vandalism and want to do it more efficiently. I understand how rollback works and will use it carefully.ACROM12[TALK]11:52, 24 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Template editor
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As a longstanding editor (and vandal-swatter) with a clean block record I request access to better be able to better identify unnoticed vandalism and long-term abuse from an IP. —Czello(music)08:52, 25 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Oh, temporary accounts were deployed in the time I've been largely inactive. I've done a lot of work, e.g. on countervandalism and SPI, that is infeasible or impossible without cross-checking CIDR ranges and the other IP metadata that was previously publicly accessible. I haven't held off in order to take account of others' requests for this, so I hope my case is simple enough to evaluate given my contribution history. Cheers!Remsense 🌈 论12:42, 25 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Much of my Wikipedia work involves counter-vandalism and LTA. I have recently been involved in some cases in which it would have been useful to connect several TAs to their IP address to see if they were the same editor, and to find other edits by a TA who has committed vandalism. I have read and understood the policies for use and will use the feature only when necessary.CodeTalker (talk)17:46, 25 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I do some counter-vandalism with Huggle, and I often click through the side panels to look for recent vandalism patterns in the page history. I'm requesting TAIV to spot-check these bad edit patterns, which used to be possible with IPs. It is sometimes a genuine coincidence, and in that case I want to give everyone a patient level 1 template with a nice edit description. When it isn't, I'd like TAIV to not waste my limited energy on LTAs, and forward to AIV or SPI as needed. I confirm I've read the disclosure policy.Mlkj (talk)01:35, 27 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
