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This page hosts requests for global permissions. To make a request, read the relevant policy (global rollback , global sysop , global rename , …) and make a request below. Explain why membership is needed for that group, and detail prior experience or qualifications.

This is not a vote and any active Wikimedia editor may participate in the discussion.

Global rollback and global interface editor requests require no fewer than 5 days of discussion while abuse filter helper and maintainer requests require no fewer than 7 days. Global renamer and global sysop requests require no fewer than 2 weeks of discussion. For requests that are unlikely to pass under any circumstances, they may be closed by a steward without further discussion (after a reasonable amount of input).

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Requests for global rename permissions

Global rename for SCP-2000

Not ending before 14:14 16 June 2026 (UTC)

Hello, I am SCP-2000, current global rollbacker and zhwiki sysop. The reason I need the global rename permission is that when I handle unblock requests on zhwiki, I frequently need to deal with username change requests. I believe obtaining this permission can help me to handle the unblock request smoothly. If I am become the Global renamer, I will also help to handle the rename request where the new username is written in Chinese / Cantonese. I have already read the Global rename policy and Global renamers. Thank you for your consideration and look forwards for your comments. --SCP-2000 14:14, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

Global rename for V0lkanic

Not ending before 20:03 24 June 2026 (UTC)

Hello, my name is V0lkanic and I'd like to ask the community to grant me the global renamer right. I have been an admin on Czech Wikipedia since late 2024 (previously being an arbcom member between 2024 and 2025), in the past I also used to work on Slovak Wikipedia, where I am a patroller and rollbacker. Recently I also once again joined the VRT team for info-cs queue, previously being a member between 2023 and 2024. I am applying for this right solely for the purpose of being able to process the requests sent on the Czech noticeboard (and just in case also the Slovak one as well) for username changes. I have already cooperated on this with steward and renamer Martin Urbanec informing him about new requests being added to the noticeboard since around late 2025. Besides Czech and Slovak, I am also mostly fluent in English and can partly speak German, but as stated, I would only like to handle the requests submitted in Czech (and Slovak) language. I have read the Global renamers policy and the Global rename policy. I appreciate your feedback! --V0lkanic (talk) 20:03, 10 June 2026 (UTC)

  • Support Support For quite some time, V0lkanic has been supporting me in evaluating the global rename requests at cs.wikipedia. I consider him to be familiar with the global rename rules and I trust he will double check before acting, especially when dealing with new or uncommon situations, as this is what he has been doing when serving in his other roles (most importantly, as VRT agent, when treating delicate tickets). Good luck, --Martin Urbanec (talk) 20:46, 10 June 2026 (UTC)
  • Support Support per above. --Saroj (talk) 04:39, 11 June 2026 (UTC)
  • Support Support Sincerely, Qədir (talk) 07:14, 11 June 2026 (UTC)
  • Support Support 𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓪𝓷기나ㅏㄴ(T/C) 07:19, 11 June 2026 (UTC)
  • Support Support V0lkanic has my full trust in this. --Jan Myšák (talk) 07:52, 11 June 2026 (UTC)
  • Support Support ToadetteEdit (talk) 08:26, 11 June 2026 (UTC)
  • Support Support PieWriter (talk) 08:28, 11 June 2026 (UTC)
  • Support Support per Martin. Thanks for volunteering! shb (tc) 08:49, 11 June 2026 (UTC)
  • Support SupportDreamRimmer 09:19, 11 June 2026 (UTC)
  • Support Support NDG (talk) 12:02, 11 June 2026 (UTC)
  • Support Support Divinations (talk) 12:12, 11 June 2026 (UTC)
  • Support SupportDer-Wir-Ing ("DWI") talk 14:48, 11 June 2026 (UTC)
  • Support Support--Infinite0694 (Talk) 17:10, 11 June 2026 (UTC)
  • Support Support --Ameisenigel (talk) 19:08, 11 June 2026 (UTC)
  • Support Support Jianhui67 talkcontribs 17:09, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
  • Support Support · · · 🌸 Rachmat04 · 🍵 14:51, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
  • Support Support EggRoll97 (talk) 19:12, 14 June 2026 (UTC)

Requests for global IP block exemption

Global IP block exempt for David.C.LOK

I am a contributor from Hong Kong, primarily contributing photographs and media content to Wikimedia Commons. I also participate in Chinese Wikipedia and occasionally make image-related improvements and maintenance edits across other Wikimedia projects, including Meta-Wiki and Wikimedia Commons.

I regularly travel between Hong Kong and mainland China for photography and documentation purposes. During my stays in mainland China, access to Wikimedia projects may require the use of VPN services or other network configurations. As a result, I may be affected by global IP blocks or proxy restrictions that prevent me from editing, uploading files, or maintaining existing contributions.

I am requesting Global IP Block Exemption so that I can continue contributing photographs, uploading media files, and performing image-related maintenance work across Wikimedia projects while travelling.

I understand Wikimedia policies and will use this permission only for constructive contributions and legitimate editing activities.

Thank you for your consideration.--David.C.LOK (talk) 10:43, 5 June 2026 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for SonalDahanayaka

Hello Stewards,

I am an active contributor on Wikimedia projects. Because I travel between different countries, I sometimes need to use VPNs or shared networks to access Wikimedia sites. These connections are often affected by global IP blocks, which prevents me from editing or continuing my contributions.

I previously requested a local IP block exemption on Wikidata, but the request has not been reviewed by administrators. Since I am mainly active there and global blocks affect my ability to edit, I am now requesting a Global IP block exemption so I can continue contributing productively without interruption.

I fully understand and agree to follow all Wikimedia policies and guidelines, and I will use this right responsibly only for constructive and legitimate editing purposes.

Thank you very much for your consideration. --SonalDahanayaka (talk) 14:25, 8 June 2026 (UTC)

The exemption on wikidata got approved for three months now. I also work on english wikipedia and the sinhala projects so maybe it would help to have this apply more widely. That way things keep going without extra blocks showing up. It seems useful in that sense.
I will stick to the usual rules when using it. A global version just avoids some repeated requests later on.
SonalDahanayaka (talk) 14:42, 8 June 2026 (UTC)

Requests for other global permissions

See also

Category:Meta-Wiki requests