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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 rollback permissions

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.

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.

Requests for global sysop permissions

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.

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.

Requests for global rename permissions

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.

Global rename for DoubleGrazing

Status:    In progress

• Wiki: meta.wikimedia.org (list 'crats • bot policy • summary • 'crats rights)
• User: DoubleGrazing (talk • edits • logs • UserRights • activity • CentralAuth • email • verify 2FA)

Not ending before 12:30, 7 October 2025 (UTC)

Hi, I'm DoubleGrazing. I've been an admin on en.wiki for just under a year now, and among other things patrol unblock requests daily. Many of them require renaming, and it would be great if I could deal with those. I also work the 'newly submitted end' of the AfC draft pool, where I see a lot of new accounts with username violations, and again this perm would help in handling them. I would still refer to Stewards if I'm unsure of anything. I don't expect to be doing renames initiated outside of en.wiki. (I have reviewed the global renamers and rename policy pages.) Thanks for reviewing this! — The preceding unsigned comment was added by DoubleGrazing (talk) 12:30, 23 September 2025 (UTC)

•  Support Seems reasonable. 🪶-TΛNBIRUZZΛMΛN (💬) 12:32, 23 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support Plutus ^{💬 🎃} — Fortune favors the curious 12:34, 23 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support ~/Bunnypranav:<ping> 12:37, 23 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support – DreamRimmer ■ 12:46, 23 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support Ternera (talk) 12:57, 23 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Weak support I'd like to see more crosswiki experience but no concerns otherwise. --Jan Myšák (talk) 14:17, 23 September 2025 (UTC)

  Jan Myšák, out of curiosity, what cross-wiki experience would one need for global renamer? Ferien (talk) 21:25, 24 September 2025 (UTC)

  @Ferien I just believe it's a good way to expand one's horizons and see how other communities have different rules and approaches, which I find helpful for any function with global influence, even though renamers follow a rather simple central policy. Jan Myšák (talk) 19:55, 25 September 2025 (UTC)

•  Support --Ameisenigel (talk) 16:54, 23 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support shb (t • c) 21:40, 23 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support aqurs 🍧 06:39, 24 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support 𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓪𝓷기나ㅏㄴ(T/C) 09:08, 24 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support Jianhui67 ^{talk★contribs} 09:10, 24 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support - Hasan (talk) 16:03, 24 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support --Stïnger （会話） 16:57, 24 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support Divinations (talk) 18:20, 24 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support lgtm --A09|(pogovor) 18:26, 24 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support --نوفاك اتشمان (talk) 18:51, 24 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support Ferien (talk) 21:25, 24 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support--reNVoy (user talk) 22:05, 24 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support ~ Yahya (talk • contribs) 22:43, 24 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support --Saroj (talk) 04:26, 25 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support --Ophyrius (he/him
  T • C • G) 11:49, 25 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support.--HakanIST (talk) 08:44, 26 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support--Turkmen ^talk 14:15, 26 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support. Codename Noreste (talk) 01:18, 27 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support --V0lkanic (talk) 10:44, 27 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support --Antoine.b (talk) 13:43, 28 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support No problem here. – Phương Linh (T · C · CA · L · B) 13:06, 29 September 2025 (UTC)
•  Support --Lookruk 💬 (Talk) 11:45, 1 October 2025 (UTC)
•  Support - DARIO SEVERI (talk) 12:03, 1 October 2025 (UTC)
•  Support Hey man im josh (talk) 15:07, 1 October 2025 (UTC)

Requests for global IP block exemption

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.

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.

Global IP Block Exempt for Camelliora (formerly FennelMa)

Status:    In progress

• Global user: Camelliora (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

Per UTRS #105655 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 08:00, 15 August 2025 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for mmns21

Status:    In progress

• Global user: mmns21 (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

I am requesting global IP block exemption because I often use a VPN for privacy reasons and to access Wikimedia projects from networks that have access restrictions. This necessary use of a VPN frequently results in my IP address being globally blocked. I am an active editor on Serbian Wikipedia and Wikidata. I have a local IP block exemption on the Serbian Wikipedia. Thank you. --Mmns21 (talk) 19:52, 15 August 2025 (UTC)

Simply wanting to use a VPN is not an exceptional reason, additionally your srwiki ipexemption was revoked locally. What is special about why you are unable to connect to our projects? — xaosflux ^Talk 20:48, 15 August 2025 (UTC)

@Xaosflux Thank you for your response. It's not just about the desire to use a VPN; throughout the day, I'm on a network where practically everything is blocked, and the only way to access the internet and Wikipedia is through a VPN service. I also wasn't aware that the local IP block exemption had been revoked; this was essentially a test to see if the problem would be resolved. Additional reasons are privacy and security. Writing even harmless texts that are not to the liking of the authorities can lead to being called in for 'informational interviews.' Fortunately, I haven't had such problems so far. Practically, without using a VPN, I wouldn't be able to use Wikipedia until late afternoon hours, and direct access isn't smart, in my opinion.

Mmns21 (talk) 21:17, 15 August 2025 (UTC)

@Xaosflux My IP exemption for sr.wiki is active and I can edit there, but I'm still blocked on Wikidata. Mmns21 (talk) 10:33, 17 August 2025 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for 物灵

Status:    In progress

• Global user: 物灵 (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

I am Matling. I have previously been granted a local IP block exempt in Chinese Wikipedia and regularly edit there. I need proxies to access Wikimedia projects. In lesser-regulated projects (e.g. Incubator, Wikiversity, Wikipedia in less-known languages), it is not convenient to apply for a local IP block exempt, and a global IP block exempt will help me participate.

物灵 (talk) 08:43, 2 September 2025 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for HerblandO

Status:    In progress

• Global user: HerblandO (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

I’m editing from mainland China and have to use VPNs.It's hard for me to pay for a VPS.It makes me usually get blocked globally.That’s why I can’t edit normally without some help.I mostly edit Chinese Wikipedia now,but I want to contribute to other languages too in the future（Actually I'm not sure.), like helping with cross-language or other-languge content.So I’m asking for a Global IP block exemption for my account,so I can keep editing without being stopped by IP restrictions.Thanks a lot--HerblandO (talk) 13:34, 13 September 2025 (UTC)

Global IP block exempt for MizuIro H

Status:    In progress

• Global user: MizuIro H (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

I'm editing from China Mainland and have to use a VPN to edit. Although I mostly edit Chinese Wikipedia, but due to a known technical issue([1]),I sometimes get logged out automatically, which is really annoying. I have got Global IPBE user right in July, but it will expired soon, so I'm asking for extend it for a better user experience. Thanks!--MizuIro H (talk) 06:58, 1 October 2025 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Denzey Lubas

Status:    In progress

• Global user: Denzey Lubas (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

Per UTRS #106908 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 08:00, 2 October 2025 (UTC)

Global IP Block Exempt for Xinvxueyuan

Status:    In progress

• Global user: Xinvxueyuan (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

Currently, I primarily edit on Chinese Wikipedia. However, due to the blocking by the GFW, I am unable to access Wikipedia services normally and can only edit via VPN. Therefore, I applied for IPBE. However, during the editing process, I encountered some issues: after completing edits on certain pages in Chinese Wikipedia and attempting to verify my submission (by previewing the page), I am redirected to the central Wiki. Since I do not have GIPBE permissions, this interrupts my submission process and prevents me from successfully submitting changes. If possible, I would like to request GIPBE permissions. Thanks！ Per UTRS #106928 --DeltaQuadBot (talk) 16:00, 2 October 2025 (UTC)

Requests for 2 Factor Auth tester permissions

Please be sure to follow the instructions below:

Your request might be rejected if you don't follow the instructions.

Testing this service may result in the loss of your access and is not recommended for inexperienced users.

Instructions for making a request

Before requesting 2FA tester global permissions, make sure that: You are logged in on this wiki; You have read the help page about two-factor authentication and understand how it could lead to irrecoverable loss of access to your account ; To request 2FA tester global permissions Copy the template below to the bottom of this section and INDICATE you have read the Help page. If the request page is currently protected, please file as an edit request on the talk page. === 2FA Tester 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 no reason not to grant one. A steward will review the request.

Requests for other global permissions

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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.

global apihighlimits for GergesBot

Status:    In progress

• Global user: GergesBot (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

Hi, I want to have apihighlimits in other wikis, to make tho bot works eazier. Best regards --Gerges ^(Talk) 20:19, 24 September 2025 (UTC)

Could you describe the specific task(s) that require(s) apihighlimits? --Ameisenigel (talk) 21:10, 24 September 2025 (UTC)

Hi Ameisenigel, My bot extracts article lists from different wikis and needs to analyze many pages quickly. apihighlimits will make this more efficient by reducing the number of API requests. Thanks Gerges ^(Talk) 22:32, 24 September 2025 (UTC)

@Gerges Reducing? Leaderboard (talk) 04:57, 25 September 2025 (UTC)

Could you please explain what kind of task this is that involves extracting article lists from different wikis, and what is the purpose of quickly analysing a large number of pages? If this is only for research, it would be better to use database dumps instead, since using the API can be expensive. – DreamRimmer ■ 06:27, 25 September 2025 (UTC)

Hi @DreamRimmer, thank you for raising this point.

My bot works in two phases:

1. Phase one (current stage): It gathers pages without images from arwiki and some other wikis (using database lists), then analyzes them with the API (prop=images) to identify images on the page. It further checks whether these images are inserted via templates or directly in the wikitext. Based on this, it suggests suitable images to users.
2. Phase two (future): The bot will automatically suggest images by matching article content with appropriate images from Commons (based on the image title and description).

Because the task relies on up-to-date API data (rather than dumps) and involves analyzing a large number of pages efficiently, apihighlimits is needed. Best regards-- Gerges ^(Talk) 17:08, 25 September 2025 (UTC)

Thanks for the explanation. I am curious to know how many wikis you have approval to run such a bot on. I am asking because fetching and analysing a large amount of data in advance can be a waste of resources. This kind of task might be better suited for a Toolforge web app, where a user can provide a list of pages and get suggestions for the best images to use. I assume your bot will generate a report or notify users with suggestions, but human intervention will still be needed to select the best image and add it to the page. I think a web app could handle this more efficiently, but of course, the approach is entirely up to you. – DreamRimmer ■ 17:29, 25 September 2025 (UTC)

@DreamRimmer, Currently, the task runs only on Arabic Wikipedia, within specific categories related to events. I have not requested formal approval yet, since the bot is still in development and only working in this limited scope. Once the bot is fully ready, I will submit a request for community approval.

In the first phase, the bot only prepares suggestions and reports — human editors make the final decision on which images to add. In the second phase, the bot may become more autonomous in proposing suitable images, but always under human supervision and review.

A Toolforge web app is indeed a good idea, and I may consider it in the future. However, for now, running it as a bot within the community approval framework ensures transparency and direct integration into the editing workflow. Gerges ^(Talk) 17:41, 25 September 2025 (UTC)

@Gerges Wouldn't it be better to get local bot status on ar.wiki (or maybe Commons) as a first step? Or will the API be equally used on all wikis you plan to run the bot on? Leaderboard (talk) 18:01, 25 September 2025 (UTC)

@Leaderboard, My bot already has the bot privileges on Arabic Wikipedia, and its current tasks are limited to that project. I don't plan to run edits on Wikimedia Commons at this stage, so all I need right now is the "apihighlimits" permission. I'm not sure if Commons policy requires a bot flag just for making API requests, but in any case, my bot's scope remains limited to Arabic Wikipedia for now. Gerges ^(Talk) 18:11, 25 September 2025 (UTC)

The bot user group already has the apihighlimits right, and since your bot is flagged on Arabic Wikipedia, it already has this right. – DreamRimmer ■ 18:37, 25 September 2025 (UTC)

You say above you want to run this bot on '...some other wikis...'. What wiki's are that? Your bot already has highlimits on arwiki. — xaosflux ^Talk 18:37, 25 September 2025 (UTC)

@Xaosflux, all Wikis (like quarry: https://quarry.wmcloud.org/query/97377, The bot will need to parse all of these pages into the lang_links table.).-- Gerges ^(Talk) 19:01, 25 September 2025 (UTC)

Are you expecting to hit the default API limits on those other wikis? Leaderboard (talk) 05:56, 26 September 2025 (UTC)

@Leaderboard, Yes, especially large wikis (such as enwiki, frwiki, dewiki, etc.).-- Gerges ^(Talk) 18:00, 27 September 2025 (UTC)

• Where is the information on what this bot does, and why it should place high load on hundreds of projects? — xaosflux ^Talk 22:38, 27 September 2025 (UTC)

  @Gerges – DreamRimmer ■ 11:54, 1 October 2025 (UTC)

  @Xaosflux, It won't be a big burden and will most likely exceed API limits in large wikis only. As for small wikis, it won't exceed API limits. I expect it will exceed limits in Commons, enwiki, frwiki, and fewiki. Gerges ^(Talk) 15:07, 1 October 2025 (UTC)

  @Gerges: Since you said your bot's scope is limited to Arabic Wikipedia for now, would it not be better to request a bot flag or any other local permission that includes the apihighlimits right on Commons? You already have a bot flag on arwiki, so nothing further is needed. At the moment, you are only suggesting images on arwiki sourced from Commons, so these are the only two wikis where you are using the API. – DreamRimmer ■ 15:19, 1 October 2025 (UTC)

  @DreamRimmer, I think he still doesn't understand what I mean. I will write the code and a detailed explanation of the task :)-- Gerges ^(Talk) 15:58, 1 October 2025 (UTC)

Abuse filter helpers for S8321414

Status:    In progress

• Global user: S8321414 (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

Hi, I am sysop of Wikidata, Chinese Wikipedia and Chinese Wikivoyage. Sometimes I may need to check global abuse filter log (such as zh:Wikipedia:防滥用过滤器/错误报告#美利堅聯盟國經濟) to address some edit issue. Thanks for your consideration. --S8321414 (talk) 14:13, 1 October 2025 (UTC)

•  Comment You have made only three minor filter changes, two on zhwikivoyage and one on zhwiki, with just one in 2025 and the others in 2023 and 2024. On the Edit filter reporting page you pointed to, you have only three edits from 2022. From the logs and edits it seems you have not really been involved with filters. – DreamRimmer ■ 15:10, 1 October 2025 (UTC)

  Pinging @S8321414 🪶-TΛNBIRUZZΛMΛN (💬) 05:01, 2 October 2025 (UTC)

  Yes I don't have many abuse filter modifying edits, but I still check if anyone need help on abuse filter report page when I am free. Still thanks for your comment.--S8321414 (talk) 05:13, 2 October 2025 (UTC)

•  Oppose Absent an explanation to DreamRimmer's analysis, I don't see a need for access here. EggRoll97 (talk) 02:54, 2 October 2025 (UTC)
•  Oppose per above. 𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓪𝓷기나ㅏㄴ(T/C) 03:23, 2 October 2025 (UTC)
•  Oppose per DR. //shb (t • c) 04:59, 2 October 2025 (UTC)

  @SHB2000: Is this comment yours? NguoiDungKhongDinhDanh 05:17, 2 October 2025 (UTC)

Yes, that is mine indeed – had poor internet reception earlier and only just got home. :( //shb (t • c) 08:42, 2 October 2025 (UTC)

•  Oppose Plutus ^{💬 🎃} — Fortune favors the curious 06:53, 2 October 2025 (UTC)
•  Oppose --Ophyrius (he/him
  T • C • G) 10:21, 2 October 2025 (UTC)
•  Oppose don't see why you need this permission for now, per DR. --Stïnger （会話） 10:25, 2 October 2025 (UTC)
• Neutral We might be too harsh for GAFH request, given that global filters are now truly global and affects many large side projects, I do not see any trust issues here but only less experience from the candidate on filters related area. On the other hand, zhwiki already have few local sysops/AFMs with access to global filters, so it might be probably better to have more communications between them on FP issues. aqurs 🍧 10:29, 2 October 2025 (UTC)

Global CAPTCHA exemptions for SchlurcherBot

Status:    In progress

• Global user: SchlurcherBot (edits ^(alt) • CA • global groups • crossactivity • verify 2FA)

I'm currently extending the work of my bot to multiple wikis. Please see User:SchlurcherBot for details. As the envisioned task requires changes to external links, so far, I have been asking for temporary confirmed rights on the corresponding wiki which was always granted but caused delays. I've only now learned about this global right. As I will continue to expand my bot's tasks to new wikis, I expect requests for test edits at these wikis. I'm also requesting this right in preparation for a global bot request (some time soon), in which I expect to be asked for potential test edits on selected wikis as well. Thanks, --Schlurcher (talk) 19:36, 1 October 2025 (UTC)

Do you plan on running this without discussing with communities first? On most projects your bot is already autoconfirmed, on the projects where it is not - they have active communities and can grant exemptions when authorizing your tests. — xaosflux ^Talk 21:32, 1 October 2025 (UTC)

@Xaosflux: I'm not planning on running this without discussion. Actually, I'm planning to 1) request a global bot flag and 2) request at local communities that do not allow global bots. I did not do the research on where my bot is not autoconfirmed due to a minimum number of edits required, but the process to request flags is already painful enough without the requirement to request the confirmed right first. Maybe @Leaderboard can weigh. I've now requested bot flag for the 7 biggest wikis that do not allow global bots. Most bot policies allow to perform a small set of edits at the same time as making the bot request. To do these edits, I had to request confirmed rights 4 times. Only one wiki had a dedicated english translated page for confirmed rights. So I had requested in there. For 2 others, it was granted as part of the bot request for trial with some explanation and back-and-forth. On PT-wiki, see pt:Wikipédia:Robôs/Pedidos_de_aprovação#SchlurcherBot, I had requested it and waited 14 days with no action. Then I Google-translated their local policy and requested it per their policy on the appropriate notice board, where it was finally granted in a couple of days. So there is quite additional overhead usually in languages that I do not speak. Hope this helps for additional background. Pinging bot approvers in my main wiki Commons, @Krd and @EugeneZelenko, in case they want to weigh in on my activity there. --Schlurcher (talk) 07:15, 2 October 2025 (UTC)

@Schlurcher If you are planning to request a global bot flag, do you need CAPTCHA exemptions as well? Or put it in another way: wouldn't CAPTCHA exemptions be enough since you'll be discussing with the community anyway? But yes, I support the request. My global CAPTCHA request for Leaderbot was denied for flimsy reasons and it did cause unnecessary friction with communities, as I've had to explicitly request confirmed rights on wikis like ja.wiki after initial approval was given since the bot would fail due to a CAPTCHA. Leaderboard (talk) 07:30, 2 October 2025 (UTC)

Does Global Bot include the Global CAPTCHA excemption? According to Special:ListGroupRights the bot group does contain skipcaptcha. No idea where to find this for global user rights. And if yes, would a global bot flag allow to then to skip captchas for Wikis that do not allow global bots? --Schlurcher (talk) 13:00, 2 October 2025 (UTC)

Special:GlobalGroupPermissions/global-bot says global bots do have skipcaptcha, and that the group is limited to the wikis defined by Special:WikiSets/14. NguoiDungKhongDinhDanh 13:23, 2 October 2025 (UTC)

@Schlurcher As NDKDD said. No, it provides no benefits for wikis that do not allow global bots. Leaderboard (talk) 14:29, 2 October 2025 (UTC)

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