Users who are given the ipblock-exempt flag ('ipblock-exempt' user group) are not affected by autoblocks, or by blocks ofIP addresses andrangeblocks (both global and local). They are also exempt fromproxy blocks andTor blocks. This right is automatically assigned toadministrators, however the flag must be added separately for non-administrators to enable editing from IP addresses affected by IP or IP range blocks. The ipblock-exempt flag cannot be granted to editors who do not use an account.
There is also a global group to overrideIP blocks globally. SeeGlobal block exemptions for more information.
Historically, administrators would "softblock" IP's allowing named editors to continue to edit, while disallowing any anonymous editing and user registrations. With this flag, this is no longer required.
In order to be granted this flag and become IP block exempt on a specific project, the user must refer to the local process or ask an administrator of that project. The information on who should or should not get this user right can be found on theno open proxies page. However, every project may have its own IP block exemption policy and differ from this one.
In order to be granted a global exemption from global blocks, one must make a request tostewards atSteward requests/Global permissions.
Note:A global exemption granted by a steward will only circumvent aglobal IP address or IP range block placed by stewards.A global exemption willnot circumvent alocal block placed on a wiki project by a local administrator. Local blocks applied on wikis, as well as local exemptions,will however override global actions applied for that wiki.
Blocks and exemptions work differently depending on where they are imposed, and by whom they are imposed.
| Block imposed by | Local administrator (lokalna blokada) | Steward (global block) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of exemption | ||
| Local IP block exemption | odblokowany | odblokowany |
| Global IP block exemption | zablokowany | odblokowany |
| No exemption | zablokowany | zablokowany |