Steward requests/Global permissions

Shortcut: SRGR Please be sure to follow the instructions below: Your request might be rejected if you don't follow the instructions, and not doing so would reflect poorly on your suitability. Please also review the Global rollback policy. Please note that Global rollbackers discussions are not votes. Comments must present specific points in favor of or against a user's approval. Instructions for making a request Before requesting, make sure that: You have sufficient activity to meet the requirements to be allocated the global rollback flag To make a request Copy the template below to the bottom of this section and explain of why you need the access and why you're suitable. === Global rollback for {{subst:u|{{subst:REVISIONUSER}}}} === {{sr-request |status = <!-- don't change this line --> |domain = global <!-- don't change this line --> |user name = {{subst:REVISIONUSER}} <!-- don't change this line unless you're nominating another user --> }} ::''Not ending before {{subst:#time:H:i j F Y (T)|+5 days}}'' The request will be approved if consensus to do so exists after a period of consideration of no less than 5 days (with rare exceptions , no matter how obvious the result may seem). This is not a vote, and all input is welcome. Stewards will determine whether consensus exists; when doing so it is likely that the weight given to the input of those involved in cross-wiki work will be most influential.

Not ending before 09:23 2 August 2026 (UTC)

Hello everyone,

I'm Sandra "User:SanBonne" I am looking to obtain global rollback rights to better assist with fighting cross-wiki vandalism and spam, especially on smaller wikis which has small number of active patrollers.

I've been active across Wikimedia projects since 2019, currently serve as an admin on the Arabic Wikipedia, and hold rights on several other projects. I am active user on SWV, and identified with the Wikimedia Foundation. For more details on my contributions and global work, feel free to check out my Meta page.--SanBonne (talk) 09:23, 28 July 2026 (UTC)reply

•  Support - a bit light on xwiki reverting experience, but I've reviewed the last ~20 or so reverts on small wikis and they all look good. (Note that I did find a category tagged for deletion that shouldn't be deleted, but one mistake isn't a deal-breaker). Also think that we should be a bit more open to granting global rollback to trusted medium-large wiki admins who do some anti-vandalism/abuse work across multiple projects. – Ajraddatz (talk) 13:54, 28 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support --Der-Wir-Ing ("DWI") talk 13:56, 28 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support Divinations (talk) 14:07, 28 July 2026 (UTC)reply
• Given tools like TwinkleGlobal, why would you need global rollback specifically to "better assist with fighting cross-wiki vandalism and spam"? Leaderboard (talk) 15:43, 28 July 2026 (UTC)reply

  Hello @Leaderboard, Twinkle will help when scrolling between wikis, while you can't use it in SWV or other apps like WikiMonitor that are used to observe different wikis at one time; plus, when having global rollback rights, it will help to have multiple spams or vandalism across wikis. SanBonne (talk) 19:42, 28 July 2026 (UTC)reply

  Please note that, to be able to use SWViewer, you just need a local rollback flag Superpes15 (talk) 16:02, 29 July 2026 (UTC)reply

  That's true, and I am already using it; my answer was regarding TwinkleGlobal and not when to use SWViewer. Thank you for your reply. SanBonne (talk) 20:58, 29 July 2026 (UTC)reply

•  Support no concerns, trusted user. --Icodense (talk) 19:53, 28 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support NDG (talk) 22:04, 28 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support PieWriter (talk) 23:46, 28 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support --Saroj (talk) 13:58, 29 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support --Count Count (talk) 14:01, 29 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support sure. Jianhui67 ^{talk★contribs} 14:11, 29 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support --V0lkanic (talk) 14:31, 29 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support fr33kman 23:35, 29 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support cross wiki activity seems to be on the lower side, but no concerns. --Ameisenigel (talk) 06:42, 30 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support – DreamRimmer ■ 09:13, 30 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support _USSR-Slav (СССР-Слав) (talk) 15:11, 30 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support — Morkoz (talk) 17:02, 30 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support --Jan Myšák (talk) 17:05, 30 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support Remembering that the goal is only to fight vandalism and preserve the individual standards of local communities. A check of their cross-wiki edits confirmed my positive feelings and I'm sure SanBonne will do a great job with the tools. Thanks for volunteering --Superpes15 (talk) 17:37, 30 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support --ولاء (talk) 10:24, 31 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Oppose After reading the pending U4C case I wouldn't like to see a global rollbacker involved in such controversy on their home wiki. I might not have the full picture in front of me, so I'm happy to reevaluate if given more context.--A09|(pogovor) 13:41, 31 July 2026 (UTC)reply

  Hello @A09,

  I completely understand your concerns, especially since you might not be closely involved with the Arabic community. I was brought into this case after the user who opened it, Mohammed Ahmed, began disruptive behavior toward others. As an administrator, I was simply fulfilling my role by asking him to uphold the friendly space policy. I would highly encourage you to review the full discussion page rather than just the selective sections shared by Mohammed Ahmed, which will give you a much clearer overview: ar:نقاش ويكيبيديا:مجلس التحكيم/لجنة تحكيم مؤقتة 2025 ^{autotranslate helps.}

  Even the case against me runs against a core principle in Wikipedia, which is assuming good faith.

  My actions were fully aligned with our community standards. In fact, the temporary ArbCom at the time requested the exact same thing from him.

  Furthermore, I was not intentionally hiding the case. Quite a bit of time has passed since then, and I have simply been focused on other areas of the project, I apologize for that.

  Anyway, the case is a long story, but I am more than happy to share any further details or answer any questions you might have. SanBonne (talk) 15:15, 31 July 2026 (UTC)reply

  @SanBonne You have mentioned my name, so I am making a comment here,

  The temporary ArbCom didn't "request the exact same thing", one of the temp committee members sent me a "warning", I have mentioned this specifically in the U4C case, as this warning along with your intervention represent a very questionable administrative action, that is issuing a warning or throwing an accusation to the abused or the one who reports the abuse, while not responding adequately to the abuser in any way. Your reminder of friendly space policy should be better directed to the user who has been throwing unfounded bad faith accusations for years, on-wiki and off-wiki. محمد أحمد عبد الفتاح Mohamed Ahmed (talk) 21:53, 31 July 2026 (UTC)reply

  Thank you for your reply, I am open for any question or concerns from U4C regarding the case. SanBonne (talk) 22:02, 31 July 2026 (UTC)reply

•  Oppose per A09, largely. Unfortunately, not being transparent about your active U4C case is a big no for obtaining further permissions. //shb (t • c) 13:43, 31 July 2026 (UTC)reply

  hello @SHB2000,

  please review the reply above, Thank you. SanBonne (talk) 15:18, 31 July 2026 (UTC)reply

Not ending before 23:52 4 August 2026 (UTC)

Hello, my name is Jonatan, i would like to have the global rollback right because I feel I am doing a good job reverting edits on my wiki, and I also occasionally collaborate and perform reverts on smaller wikis.

I would like to have that permission primarily to combat vandalism, Long-term abuse and sockpuppets on Wikipedia, and also to be able to help out more quickly on the site.

I know I sometimes make mistakes when reverting edits, but let's remember that I need the permission to handle larger-scale cleanup; I always try to assume good faith.

Another thing is that I'm starting to become somewhat active on SWV, and with that tool, I can revert all the global vandalism that's circulating and do it faster. And I would also like to hear your comments on this.

•  Oppose – sorry, but your x-wiki matrix is far too limited. I'd like to see a longer history of x-wiki antivandalism first. //shb (t • c) 10:40, 31 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Oppose as in not now (even if I don't like to pile on). I've taken a look at your actions, but as SHB I would like to see a longer activity as well. Happy to support in the future.--A09|(pogovor) 13:45, 31 July 2026 (UTC)reply

Shortcut: SRGS Please be sure to follow the instructions below: Your request might be rejected if you don't follow the instructions, and not doing so would reflect poorly on your suitability. Please also review the Global sysops policy. Stewards When you give someone global sysop rights, please list them on Users with global sysop access and ask them to subscribe to the global sysops mailing list. Please note that Global sysops discussions are not votes. Comments must present specific points in favor of or against a user's approval. Instructions for making a request Before requesting, make sure that: You have a global account ; You are logged in on this wiki, and the account is part of your global account; To make a request Copy the template below to the bottom of this section and explain of why you need the access and why you're suitable. If you previously requested that right, please add a link to the previous discussion(s). === Global sysop for {{subst:u|{{subst:REVISIONUSER}}}} === {{sr-request |status = <!-- don't change this line --> |domain = global <!-- don't change this line --> |user name = {{subst:REVISIONUSER}} <!-- don't change this line unless you're nominating another user --> }} ::''Not ending before {{subst:#time:H:i j F Y (T)|+2 week}}'' The request will be approved if consensus to do so exists after a period of consideration of no less than two weeks (no exceptions are allowed no matter how obvious the result may seem). This is not a vote, and all input is welcome. Stewards will determine whether consensus exists; when doing so it is likely that the weight given to the input of those involved in cross-wiki work will be most influential. Please note: Since 2019 all global sysops are required to have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled.

Shortcut: SRGREN Please be sure to follow the instructions below: Your request might be rejected if you don't follow the instructions, and not doing so would reflect poorly on your suitability. Please also review the global rename policy and the global renamers policy page. Stewards When you give someone global rename rights, please add them to the list of global renamers and ask them to subscribe to the global renamers' mailing list. Instructions for making a request Before requesting, make sure that: You have a global account; You are logged in on this wiki, and the account is part of your global account; You have considered the addition of a user language box to your user page To make a request Copy the template below to the bottom of this section and explain of why you need the access and why you're suitable. If you previously requested that right, please add a link to the previous discussion(s). === Global rename for {{subst:u|{{subst:REVISIONUSER}}}} === {{sr-request |status = <!-- don't change this line --> |domain = meta.wikimedia <!-- don't change this line --> |user name = {{subst:REVISIONUSER}} <!-- don't change this line unless you're nominating another user --> }} ::''Not ending before {{subst:#time:H:i j F Y (T)|+2 week}}'' The request will be approved if consensus to do so exists after a period of consideration of no less than two weeks (no exceptions are allowed no matter how obvious the result may seem). While all input is welcome, there is a hard 80% support requirement for this role as per the global renamer policy.

Not ending before 17:52 7 August 2026 (UTC)

Hello, I'm Bobby Cohn, I have sysop permissions on enwiki and I'm active at en:WP:UAA as well as processing unblocks. I'd like to begin processing unblock requests that also require a name change. I have read the Global renamers policy and the Global rename policy.
Thanks for your consideration! Bobby Cohn 🍁 (talk) 17:52, 24 July 2026 (UTC)reply

•  Support ~ Yahya (talk • contribs) 21:27, 24 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support --V0lkanic (talk) 10:56, 25 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support – DreamRimmer ■ 13:04, 25 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support — Morkoz (talk) 13:49, 25 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support ENwiki sysop - no concerns. Ternera (talk) 15:05, 25 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support NDG (talk) 15:54, 25 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support --Ameisenigel (talk) 19:47, 25 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support Tenshi! (Talk page) 19:56, 25 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support - FlightTime (open channel) 15:00, 27 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support Syunsyunminmin 🗨️talk 10:25, 28 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support Jianhui67 ^{talk★contribs} 13:25, 28 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support Divinations (talk) 14:05, 28 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support PieWriter (talk) 23:47, 28 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support -J. Ansari Talk 14:55, 29 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support --Jan Myšák (talk) 17:05, 30 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support --Aelxen ^{Équipe EBRC} 19:51, 30 July 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Strong support excellent editor :) HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 01:37, 1 August 2026 (UTC)reply
•  Support -- DARIO SEVERI (talk) 07:42, 1 August 2026 (UTC)reply

Not ending before 17:18 14 August 2026 (UTC)

Hello! I would like to receive the global rename flag. I work quite actively with ruWiki accounts, often helping participants figure out how to rename their accounts, including by responding to emails sent to VRT. I would like to help my colleagues who rename ruWiki accounts, and I am generally willing to assist in this area. I have read the Global renamers policy and the Global rename policy. Thanks! S.Marchenko (talk) 17:18, 31 July 2026 (UTC)reply

•  Support -- DARIO SEVERI (talk) 07:44, 1 August 2026 (UTC)reply

Shortcut: SRIPBE Please be sure to follow the instructions below: Your request might be rejected if you don't follow the instructions. Please review Global IP block exemption. You may request Global IP block exemption via stewardswikimedia.org if you can not edit this page. Please note: Global IP block exemption does NOT make one immune to locally-created blocks of any sort, only global blocks. If you want to edit the Chinese Wikipedia, usually global IP block exemptions will not help you. Please see this instruction to request a local IP block exemption. Instructions for making a request Before requesting global IP block exemption, make sure that: You have a global account ; You are logged in on this wiki, and the account is part of your global account; To request global IP block exemption Copy the template below to the bottom of this section and explain why you need the access and why you're suitable. If needed, link to relevant discussions. === Global IP block exempt for {{subst:u|{{subst:REVISIONUSER}}}} === {{sr-request |status = <!--don't change this line--> |domain = global<!--don't change this line--> |user name = {{subst:REVISIONUSER}} }} <Add an explanation here>, thanks, --~~~~ The request will be approved if there is demonstrated need for the permission, such as bypassing a global block from someone who is not the intended target.

Because of the Great Firewall, I've requested for IPBE in zhWiki. When I upload images to wiki commons it shows my IP has been global blocked , so I request for global IPBE to upload file into wiki commons逝水流觞 (talk) 03:47, 24 July 2026 (UTC)reply

You can apply for the IPBE of WikimediaCommons.

In addition, if you live in mainland China, you can directly access WikimediaCommons instead of using a network proxy. Because it is not within the blockade of GFW.

阁下可申请WikimediaCommons的IPBE。

另外，如果您居住在中国大陆，您可直接访问WikimediaCommons 而非使用网络代理。因为其不在防火长城的封锁范围。 Chatsven (talk) 04:56, 24 July 2026 (UTC)reply

试过了，似乎只有ipv6可以不通过代理使用。但我目前只能使用ipv4 逝水流觞 (talk) 06:32, 25 July 2026 (UTC)reply

阁下是否尝试过使用流动数据？阁下或可申请WikimediaCommons单域的IPBE。 Chatsven (talk) 08:25, 25 July 2026 (UTC)reply

I need global iblock exemptiont for contribute on id.wiki and su. Wiki and specially commons , thanks, --Anne C (talk) 15:28, 29 July 2026 (UTC)reply

I am an autopatrolled user on the Vietnamese Wikipedia. While performing patrol work on Wikimedia Commons, I found that I was affected by a block. I would appreciate it if an administrator could grant my account the IP block exemption right so that I can continue patrolling. --Làm Việc Thiện (talk) 07:55, 31 July 2026 (UTC)reply

Dear Stewards,

Please note that I used a translation tool to write this application as my English is limited.

I am a Hong Kong citizen with Chinese nationality. Due to freedom of speech restrictions in my country and the fact that my political stance is considered illegal there, I have a long-standing habit of using a VPN to edit, even when residing in South Korea, to protect myself. However, my VPN IP addresses are frequently blocked, and having to apply for IP block exemption individually on every project is very troublesome for me, so I would like to apply for Global IP Block Exemption.

I need to declare first that I have applied for this permission multiple times and was rejected, actually four or five times (I forgot the exact number). The reasons for rejection included that I was previously blocked for abusing sockpuppets. I must admit that I did engage in such behavior, which led others not to trust me and to reasonably suspect that I might abuse the Global IP Block Exemption. However, I hereby pledge that I will not abuse this permission. If I abuse this privilege, I am willing to have it revoked immediately and be blocked.

In June this year, I applied via email again (see ticket:2026060410007355), but it was rejected. Stewards believed that since I had been rejected multiple times, if I needed to apply, I should apply on the public page to maintain transparency. That is why I am applying here now.

As for why I am applying again now, it is because I believe the reasons for my previous rejections have been resolved: 1. I have not engaged in any vandalism for the past year (I am open to CheckUser verification to confirm this). 2. Recently, I successfully obtained rollbacker and temporary-account-viewer rights on Chinese Wikipedia, which proves that I have been involved in anti-vandalism over the past year and have accumulated a lot of experience. I am now an anti-vandalism contributor rather than a vandal.

In July this year, I applied for IP block exemption on Meta-Wiki; originally, I thought they would only grant me permission for one to two years, but they surprisingly granted me permanent rights. This touched me deeply because it was the first time someone outside Chinese Wikipedia granted me permanent permission, which firmly reassured me that what I have done over the past year was not wrong and that people are willing to recognize my efforts.

Therefore, I hope you can reconsider my application and grant me Global IP Block Exemption so that I do not need to apply for IP block exemption separately when switching between different Wikimedia projects. Having to apply for permissions every time I edit a different project is troublesome, and the fact that I currently hold IP block exemption rights on 7 projects proves that I need this permission.

Yours sincerely, --Jackyming 14:11, 1 August 2026 (UTC)reply

Please be sure to follow the instructions below: Your request might be rejected if you don't follow the instructions. Instructions for making a request Before requesting additional global permissions, make sure that: You are logged in on this wiki; No specific section on this page exists for the permission you want to request; To request additional global permissions Copy the template below to the bottom of this section and explain what kind of access you need and why. If needed, link to relevant discussions. If you hold, or have previously held, the right and are asking for either a renewal or revival of that right, please add a link to the previous discussion. === <Add requested permission here> for {{subst:u|{{subst:REVISIONUSER}}}} === {{sr-request |status = <!-- don't change this line --> |domain = global <!-- don't change this line --> |user name = {{subst:REVISIONUSER}} <!-- don't change this line unless you're nominating another user --> }} <Add an explanation here>, thanks, --~~~~ The request will be approved if consensus to do so exists after a short period of consideration. A steward will review the request.

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