Steward requests/Global

This page hosts requests for global (un)blocks, (un)locks and hidings.

For global IP or account block requests, read the guideline and make a request below under Requests for global (un)block. Indicate why a global block is necessary and for how long.
For account lock requests, read the guideline and post under Requests for global (un)lock and (un)hiding. Note that temporary accounts can't be locked; in this case please request a global block.
For local requests here on Meta, see Meta:Requests for help from a sysop or bureaucrat.

If you are here because you have been affected by a global block, please see Global blocks/FAQ for more information about global block and routes to appeal.

Note: (un)blocks apply to IP addresses or accounts; and (un)locks apply to global accounts (except temporary accounts).

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Requests for global (un)block

Latest comment: 8 months ago26 comments15 people in discussion

Please be sure to follow the instructions below:

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

Please also review Global blocking.

Global blocks don't affect Meta-Wiki, so if your IP address or account is blocked, you can still appeal here. IP addresses or accounts that cause disruption on Meta should be reported at Meta:Requests for help from a sysop or bureaucrat instead of here so that they can be blocked locally.

Please describe the kind of cross wiki abusive activity you see from the IP or account. Saying an IP or account is a long term abuser is not helpful, but saying "IP vandalizes at ban.wikipedia, no.wikipedia and vi.wikipedia" is. This is especially important for range blocks. If you do not provide enough details, your request might be declined.

Instructions for making a request

Before requesting, make sure that:

You know the IP address(es) or accounts you wish to have globally blocked or unblocked.
For blocks, the global blocking criteria are met.
For unblocks, your request addresses the original reason for blocking the IP or account, if any.

To make a request for the address(es) or account(s) to be blocked or unblocked

Copy the template below to the bottom of this section and explain why the address(es) or account(s) should be blocked/unblocked.

=== Global block/unblock for [[Special:Contributions/Some IP address or account|Some IP address or account]] ===
{{Status}} <!-- Do not remove this template -->
* {{Luxotool|IP address/username}}
Description, evidence, diffs, etc. --~~~~

When requesting that your IP be unblocked, note that stewards need to know your IP address to even consider a request.: To find your IP, please visit https://www.whatismyip.com/; You are not required to disclose your IP in public - you may make requests privately to any steward on IRC or by email at: stewardswikimediaorg

Global block for 151.21.92.65/16

Status: In progress

151.21.92.65/16 xwiki-contribs ^{(alt • mw)} • xwiki blocks • CA • gblock • glist • abuselog • SC • lwcheckuser

Long-term abuse. Cross-wiki abuse. en:WP:LTA/Alec Smithson. Most, if not all, edits since ~July appear to be theirs. NguoiDungKhongDinhDanh 18:14, 7 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global unblock for 149.88.16.0/20

Status: In progress

149.88.16.0/20 global-contribs ^(old) • xwiki blocks • IP lookup • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye • IP info • lwcheckuser

The range isn't ideal — for instance 197.16.192.0/18 doesn't look like a proxy, but 149.88.23.0/24 certainly does. I'd recommend blocking the latter instead. LD (talk) 17:48, 2 November 2025 (UTC)Reply

I don’t think that’s entirely correct. The entire /20 belongs to Datacamp Limited, and 197.16.192.0/18 isn’t even globally blocked. -- XXBlackburnXx (talk) 03:48, 25 November 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global block for Tim Cheng koros and other associated accounts

Status: In progress

Tim Cheng koros xwiki-contribs ^{(alt • mw)} • xwiki blocks • CA • gblock • glist • abuselog • SC • lwcheckuser

Long-term and persistent block evading sockpuppeteer from Chinese Wikipedia, This user and some identified accounts such as "Sungwongkak" and "Lungsum380" were also active in other languages Wikipedia.

zh:維基百科:傀儡調查/案件/Tim Cheng koros

zh:維基百科:傀儡調查/案件/Tim Cheng koros/存檔

zh:LTA:Tim Cheng koros

zh:Category:Tim_Cheng_koros的維基用戶分身

Here are the accounts that were confirmed to be associated with this user:

Directly blocked by Administrators through their contribution:

Yuki Lee19960522 xwiki-contribs ^{(alt • mw)} • xwiki blocks • CA • gblock • glist • abuselog • SC • lwcheckuser
Pbssedu xwiki-contribs ^{(alt • mw)} • xwiki blocks • CA • gblock • glist • abuselog • SC • lwcheckuser
Pokelagu xwiki-contribs ^{(alt • mw)} • xwiki blocks • CA • gblock • glist • abuselog • SC • lwcheckuser

Confirmed through Sockpuppets investigation:

MTR kingdom British xwiki-contribs ^{(alt • mw)} • xwiki blocks • CA • gblock • glist • abuselog • SC • lwcheckuser
Studysohard xwiki-contribs ^{(alt • mw)} • xwiki blocks • CA • gblock • glist • abuselog • SC • lwcheckuser
Cskksc xwiki-contribs ^{(alt • mw)} • xwiki blocks • CA • gblock • glist • abuselog • SC • lwcheckuser

Confirmed through Sockpuppets investigation and User Check Steward_requests/Checkuser/2025-11#Tim_Cheng_koros@zh.wikipedia:

Ktt2046ymht xwiki-contribs ^{(alt • mw)} • xwiki blocks • CA • gblock • glist • abuselog • SC • lwcheckuser
Sungwongkak xwiki-contribs ^{(alt • mw)} • xwiki blocks • CA • gblock • glist • abuselog • SC • lwcheckuser
Sungchile xwiki-contribs ^{(alt • mw)} • xwiki blocks • CA • gblock • glist • abuselog • SC • lwcheckuser
Lungsum380 xwiki-contribs ^{(alt • mw)} • xwiki blocks • CA • gblock • glist • abuselog • SC • lwcheckuser

--Takeshi0714Gouda (talk) 10:51, 6 November 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global block for ~2025-31330-74

Status: In progress

~2025-31330-74 xwiki-contribs ^{(alt • mw)} • xwiki blocks • CA • gblock • glist • abuselog • SC • lwcheckuser
41.226.192.0/18 global-contribs ^(old) • xwiki blocks • IP lookup • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye • IP info • lwcheckuser
102.159.0.0/17 global-contribs ^(old) • xwiki blocks • IP lookup • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye • IP info • lwcheckuser
197.0.0.0/17 global-contribs ^(old) • xwiki blocks • IP lookup • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye • IP info • lwcheckuser

Cross-wiki vandalism on multiple wikis. Appears to be some kind of LTA, given the behavior. Also requesting a global block on the underlying IP(s). LightandDark2000 🌀 (talk) 09:51, 8 November 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global block for 2401:e180:8800::/43

Status: In progress

2401:e180:8800::/43 global-contribs ^(old) • xwiki blocks • IP lookup • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye • IP info • lwcheckuser

Long-term abuse. zh:LTA:HD. 浅村しき (talk) 16:46, 21 November 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global block

Status: In progress

2600:387:15:4919:0:0:0:0/64 global-contribs ^(old) • xwiki blocks • IP lookup • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye • IP info • lwcheckuser
2600:1700:78EA:450:0:0:0:0/64 global-contribs ^(old) • xwiki blocks • IP lookup • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye • IP info • lwcheckuser
205.155.225.240/28 global-contribs ^(old) • xwiki blocks • IP lookup • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye • IP info • lwcheckuser
75.39.165.140/28 xwiki-contribs ^{(alt • mw)} • xwiki blocks • CA • gblock • glist • abuselog • SC • lwcheckuser

Cross-wiki abuse. Trolling. Duckable to various sockpuppet accounts that have already been blocked on at least two wikis. NguoiDungKhongDinhDanh 01:00, 25 November 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global block for 57.131.0.0/16

Status: In progress

57.131.0.0/16 global-contribs ^(old) • xwiki blocks • IP lookup • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye • IP info • lwcheckuser

Open proxy/Webhost: OVH. Actively being used for lock evasion. h78c67c (talk) 07:00, 27 November 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global block for 2001:B400:E2F1:0:0:0:0:0/48

Status: In progress

2001:B400:E2F1:0:0:0:0:0/48 global-contribs ^(old) • xwiki blocks • IP lookup • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye • IP info • lwcheckuser

Long-term abuse. KAGE. XReport --Peterxy（talk） 12:47, 29 November 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global block for 103.183.227.183

Status: In progress

103.183.227.183 global-contribs ^(old) • xwiki blocks • IP lookup • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye • IP info • lwcheckuser

Proxy. SuperPianoMan9167 (talk) 15:26, 2 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global block for 209.14.98.5

Status: In progress

209.14.98.5 global-contribs ^(old) • xwiki blocks • IP lookup • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye • IP info • lwcheckuser

Long-term abuse. Proxy XReport --NDG (talk) 16:51, 2 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global block for 144.125.8.63

Status: In progress

144.125.8.63 global-contribs ^(old) • xwiki blocks • IP lookup • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye • IP info • lwcheckuser

Long-term abuse. Proxy XReport --NDG (talk) 16:53, 2 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global block for 189.29.28.28

Status: In progress

189.29.28.28 global-contribs ^(old) • xwiki blocks • IP lookup • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye • IP info • lwcheckuser

Long-term abuse. Proxy XReport --NDG (talk) 16:55, 2 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global block for 114.16.18.46

Status: Done

114.16.18.46 global-contribs ^(old) • xwiki blocks • IP lookup • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye • IP info • lwcheckuser

Proxy. SuperPianoMan9167 (talk) 17:03, 2 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Robot clerk note: Done by Johannnes89. MajavahBot (talk) 06:05, 3 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global block for ~2025-37343-77

Status: Done

~2025-37343-77 xwiki-contribs ^{(alt • mw)} • xwiki blocks • CA • gblock • glist • abuselog • SC • lwcheckuser

Long-term abuse. sock of ko:user:망고소녀 XReport --𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓪𝓷기나ㅏㄴ(T/C) 17:42, 2 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Robot clerk note: Done by Johannnes89. MajavahBot (talk) 06:05, 3 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global lock for Robotinator1994

Status: Done

Robotinator1994 (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt • mw)} • CA • gblock • xwiki blocks • SC • lwcheckuser)

LTA GMatteotti. Geoffroi (talk) 21:18, 2 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Also blocked indef on en.wiki. Geoffroi (talk) 06:00, 3 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Robot clerk note: Done by Johannnes89. MajavahBot (talk) 06:05, 3 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global block for 81.23.175.9

Status: In progress

81.23.175.9 global-contribs ^(old) • xwiki blocks • IP lookup • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye • IP info • lwcheckuser

Long-term abuse. Proxy of LTA XReport --NDG (talk) 21:53, 2 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global block for 57.140.20.11

Status: Done

57.140.20.11 global-contribs ^(old) • xwiki blocks • IP lookup • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye • IP info • lwcheckuser

Proxy. SuperPianoMan9167 (talk) 23:35, 2 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Robot clerk note: Done by Johannnes89. MajavahBot (talk) 06:05, 3 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global block for ~2025-38008-16

Status: Done

~2025-38008-16 xwiki-contribs ^{(alt • mw)} • xwiki blocks • CA • gblock • glist • abuselog • SC • lwcheckuser

Long-term abuse. Yummie1207. CFA (talk) 02:06, 3 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Robot clerk note: Done by Johannnes89. MajavahBot (talk) 06:05, 3 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global block for ~2025-38106-39

Status: In progress

~2025-38106-39 xwiki-contribs ^{(alt • mw)} • xwiki blocks • CA • gblock • glist • abuselog • SC • lwcheckuser

Long-term abuse. Open proxy/webhost. Nvdtn19 (talk) 03:51, 3 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Requests for global (un)lock and (un)hiding

Latest comment: 8 months ago47 comments27 people in discussion

Be sure to follow the instructions below:

Your request might be rejected if it doesn't include the necessary information.
Warning! This page is publicly viewable. If the account name is grossly insulting or contains personal information please contact a steward privately in #wikimedia-stewards^connect or email your request to the stewards VRT queue at stewards-oversightwikimediaorg (direct wiki interface) but do not post it here. Thanks.
Warning! This is not the place to ask for locks based on your opinion that someone is disruptive. Global locks are used exclusively against vandalism and spam, not because of content disputes, not because you think that someone deserves to be globally blocked. In such cases, you should ask for local blocks at appropriate places.
If you are globally locked, you should appeal your lock to stewards-appealswikimediaorg.

Please describe abusive activity of an account before reporting them here. Since stewards are often not active at projects the reported accounts are, things that seem obvious to you may not be equally obvious to the reviewing steward.

Temporary accounts (those with username format ~20##-#####) can not be globally locked. See #Requests_for_global_(un)block instead for them.

Instructions for making a request

Before requesting that a global account be (un)locked, please be sure that:

You have evidence of cross-wiki disruption from the account(s).
You can show that it is not feasible to use local-only blocks or other measures like page protection to combat the disruption.
You have considered making the request in #wikimedia-stewards^connect, especially for account names which will be hidden, or for urgent requests.

To make a request for an account to be locked or unlocked: Copy one of the codes below to the bottom of this section and explain why the account(s) should be locked/unlocked.

=== Global lock/unlock for Foo ===
{{status}} <!-- do not remove this template -->
* {{LockHide|username}}
* {{LockHide|username|hidename=1}} <!-- if you do not want the name to be visible on this page -->
*...
Reasons, etc. --~~~~

For many accounts:

=== Global lock for spambots/vandals ===
{{status}} <!-- do not remove this template -->
{{MultiLock|username|username2|username3}}
{{MultiLock|username|username2|username3|hidename=1}} <!-- if you do not want the names to be visible on this page -->
*...
Reasons, etc, --~~~~

Global lock for Elang tikus

Status: In progress

Lock all • Global block all:
- Elang tikus (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt • mw)} • CA • gblock • xwiki blocks • SC • lwcheckuser)
- NadiaSunting (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt • mw)} • CA • gblock • xwiki blocks • SC • lwcheckuser)
- Pinkan Aja (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt • mw)} • CA • gblock • xwiki blocks • SC • lwcheckuser)

Long-term abuse. Has tended to contribute non-notable articles across wikis and has made repeated remarks that undermine fellow contributors. ··· 🌸 Rachmat04 · ☕️ 01:51, 18 November 2025 (UTC)Reply

+2 🦊🛠️ Janor ^{(diskuse • příspěvek • CA)} 11:13, 20 November 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global lock for Zvakazvaka

Status: In progress

Zvakazvaka (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt • mw)} • CA • gblock • xwiki blocks • SC • lwcheckuser)

MeridianBet LTA. Croxyz (talk) 11:00, 1 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global lock for Ari nasuha

Status: In progress

Lock all • Global block all:
- Ari nasuha (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt • mw)} • CA • gblock • xwiki blocks • SC • lwcheckuser)
- Iwan sahat (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt • mw)} • CA • gblock • xwiki blocks • SC • lwcheckuser)
- Mayor untung (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt • mw)} • CA • gblock • xwiki blocks • SC • lwcheckuser)
- Sadrak lumowa (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt • mw)} • CA • gblock • xwiki blocks • SC • lwcheckuser)
- Bima andika (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt • mw)} • CA • gblock • xwiki blocks • SC • lwcheckuser)
- Sam sodik (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt • mw)} • CA • gblock • xwiki blocks • SC • lwcheckuser)
- Ismail mile (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt • mw)} • CA • gblock • xwiki blocks • SC • lwcheckuser)
- Irwanda yusri (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt • mw)} • CA • gblock • xwiki blocks • SC • lwcheckuser)

Long-term abuse, Gusti ariawan. See the SPI case archive. --🦊🛠️ Janor ^{(diskuse • příspěvek • CA)} 03:57, 2 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

+6 🦊🛠️ Janor ^{(diskuse • příspěvek • CA)} 06:18, 2 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global lock for Johannnes89 dislikes Hiyuune

Status: Done

2405:4802:6C44:E890:0:0:0:0/35 xwiki-contribs ^{(alt • mw)} • xwiki blocks • CA • gblock • glist • abuselog • SC • lwcheckuser
2405:4803:DBC0:0:0:0:0:0/43 global-contribs ^(old) • xwiki blocks • IP lookup • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye • IP info • lwcheckuser

Lock all • Global block all:

Johannnes89 dislikes Hiyuune (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt • mw)} • CA • gblock • xwiki blocks • SC • lwcheckuser)
M.i.n.o.r.a.x and Johannnes89 (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt • mw)} • CA • gblock • xwiki blocks • SC • lwcheckuser)

Cross-wiki LTA. ~SG 5536B 11:59, 2 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

There's a good deal of cross-wiki vandalism from the ranges as well, particularly the first one. LightandDark2000 🌀 (talk) 12:11, 2 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

+1 Emk9 (talk) 00:35, 3 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Done Johannnes89 (talk) 06:08, 3 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Global lock for LTA UnderArmourKid socks (2)

Status: Done

Lock all • Global block all:

Eebboxx16 (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt • mw)} • CA • gblock • xwiki blocks • SC • lwcheckuser)
301Red (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt • mw)} • CA • gblock • xwiki blocks • SC • lwcheckuser)
BassProFish (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt • mw)} • CA • gblock • xwiki blocks • SC • lwcheckuser)
FishApolloSkylab (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt • mw)} • CA • gblock • xwiki blocks • SC • lwcheckuser)
ZApolloMoon (talk • contribs • block • xwiki-contribs • xwiki-date ^{(alt • mw)} • CA • gblock • xwiki blocks • SC • lwcheckuser)

181.42.216.0/21 global-contribs ^(old) • xwiki blocks • IP lookup • WHOIS • robtex • gblock • glist • abuselog • bullseye • IP info • lwcheckuser

Global lock evasion by the LTA "UnderArmourKid" (Lightning Sabre). He just created a new batch of socks. Please run a sleeper check and globally block his IPs. LightandDark2000 🌀 (talk) 15:27, 2 December 2025 (UTC)Reply