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==== Confirmed users ====
==== Confirmed users ====
Trusted users can be manually confirmed by any administrator or bureaucrat prior to reaching the usual requirement. These users are part of the <code>confirmed</code> group.
Trusted users can be manually confirmed by any administrator or account creator prior to reaching the usual requirement. These users are part of the <code>confirmed</code> group.


Manual confirmation is generally only granted to authorized [[project:alternative accounts|alternative accounts]] of autoconfirmed users, or users that are under in-person administrative supervision and have a demonstrable need for the permission.
Manual confirmation is generally only granted to authorized [[project:alternative accounts|alternative accounts]] of autoconfirmed users, and users that are under in-person supervision and instruction (''e.g.'' at edit-a-thons).


Once confirmed users are also autoconfirmed (3 days, 5 edits), they can remove the <code>confirmed</code> group from their own account at [[Special:UserRights]].
Once confirmed users are also autoconfirmed (3 days, 5 edits), they can remove the <code>confirmed</code> group from their own account at [[Special:UserRights]]. Administrators may also remove the group in this situation, or if the access is misused or was inappropriately granted.


=== Extended confirmed users ===
=== Extended confirmed users ===
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Extended confirmed users' sole additional privilege is editing [[Project:extended-protected|extended-protected]] pages.
Extended confirmed users' sole additional privilege is editing [[Project:extended-protected|extended-protected]] pages.


Users should not make many useless edits to reach the 100-edit mark; this is considered [[Project:gaming the system|gaming the system]] and will result in revocation of the permission by an administrator.
Users should not make many useless edits to reach the 100-edit mark; this is considered [[Project:gaming the system|gaming the system]] and will result in revocation of the permission by an administrator. (In almost all other cases, including inactive users, the extended confirmed group should not be revoked.)
 
Administrators have all extended-confirmed rights and need not be part of the group.


== Specialized permissions ==
== Specialized permissions ==


These groups are granted to experienced, knowledgeable users who need the permission.
These groups are granted to experienced, knowledgeable users who need the permission, if applicable.
 
=== Account creators ===
Account creators (<code>accountcreator</code>) are exempt from rate limits imposed by the MediaWiki software. This permits them to create a large number of accounts from a single IP address, which may be useful for in-person outreach events.
 
Account creators are also permitted to add the <code>confirmed</code> user group to users who participate in events.
 
This group can be granted and removed by bureaucrats. Requests should be made at the [[Project:bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]]. Access may be granted temporarily to less experienced users or indefinitely to more experienced users.
 
Administrators have all account creator rights as part of the <code>sysop</code> toolset.
 
=== Autopatrolled users ===
 
Autopatrolled users (<code>autopatrolled</code>) are exempt from recent changes patrolling. Administrators grant autopatrolled access to trusted, active users with some degree of experience.
 
Being a part of this group does ''not'' make editing easier in any way. It is ''not'' a status symbol. It is simply a tool to decrease the size of the recent changes patrolling backlog.


=== IP block exemptions ===
=== IP block exemptions ===


Normally, [[WickedGov:Blocking policy|blocks]] against IP addresses do not affect logged-in users from that IP address. However, on some IP addresses, such as open proxies and other addresses that are persistently abused, logged-in editing is also disabled. Users in the IP block exemptions group (<code>ipb-exemption</code>) are immune to these blocks.
Normally, [[WickedGov:Blocking policy|blocks]] against IP addresses do not affect logged-in users from that IP address. However, on some IP addresses, such as open proxies and other addresses that are persistently abused, logged-in editing is also disabled. Also, logged-in editing is automatically disabled on IP addresses recently used by blocked accounts.
 
Users in the IP block exemptions group (<code>ipb-exemption</code>) are immune to these blocks.


IP block exemptions should be granted only with demonstrated need, and should be granted for not longer than 2 years (with possibility of renewal if necessary).
IP block exemptions should be granted only with demonstrated need, and should be granted for not longer than 2 years (with possibility of renewal if necessary).
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IP block exemption access can be granted and revoked by administrators and bureaucrats.
IP block exemption access can be granted and revoked by administrators and bureaucrats.


=== Extended uploaders ===
=== Uploaders ===
Extended uploaders (<code>uploader</code>) are trusted users with experience in [[Help:Files|file management]]. Bureaucrats may grant and revoke extended uploader permissions.
Uploaders (<code>uploader</code>) are trusted users with the right to upload files directly to WicledGov (normally, files are instead uploaded to WickedGov Commons). Administrators may grant and revoke uploader permissions.
 
Uploader permissions may be requested at the [[Project:Administrators' noticeboard|administrators' noticeboard]].


Extended uploaders can:
[[#Administrators|Administrators]] have all uploader rights as part of the <code>sysop</code> toolset.
* {{MediaWiki:Right-movefile}} (<code>movefile</code>)
* {{MediaWiki:Right-reupload}} (<code>reupload</code>)<ref>Although all users may upload new versions of files they uploaded, extended uploaders may upload new versions of any file.</ref>
* {{MediaWiki:Right-upload_by_url}} (<code>upload_by_url</code>)


Extended uploader permissions may be requested at the [[Project:Bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]].
=== Transwiki importers ===
Transwiki importers (<code>transwiki</code>) have the technical ability to [[m:Help:Import|import]] pages from other wikis. This access may be granted and removed by bureaucrats and should be requested at the [[WG:bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]]. Administrators and XML importers have transwiki import access as part of the <code>sysop</code> and <code>importupload</code> toolsets.


[[#Administrators|Administrators]] have all extended uploader rights as part of the <code>sysop</code> toolset.
=== XML importers ===
XML importers (<code>importupload</code>) have the ability to import pages not only from other wikis, but also from arbitrary XML file uploads.
 
Due to the sensitive and niche nature of this group, only [[m:S|Stewards]] can grant and remove access. Requests should be made on the [[WG:bureaucrats'noticeboard|bureaucrats'noticeboard]], and a bureaucrat will transfer the request to [[m:SRP|the Stewards request page]] if successful.


=== Revocation of specialized permissions ===
=== Revocation of specialized permissions ===
The <code>ipb-exemption</code> and <code>uploader</code> groups should be removed by a bureaucrat:
The <code>accountcreator</code>, <code>autopatrolled</code>, <code>ipb-exemption</code>, <code>uploader</code>, <code>transwiki</code>, and <code>importupload</code> groups should be removed by a bureaucrat or administrator (or, in the case of XML import, a Steward):


* Upon self-request at the [[Project:Bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]].
* Upon self-request.
* Immediately and without discussion when:
* Immediately and without discussion when:
** It is clear that the tools are being used for [[Project:Vandalism|vandalism]] or blatant [[Project:Disruptive editing|disruptive editing]] (including [[Project:Edit warring|edit warring]]), or
** It is clear that the tools are being used for [[Project:Vandalism|vandalism]] or blatant [[Project:Disruptive editing|disruptive editing]] (including [[Project:Edit warring|edit warring]]).
** It is clear that the account is compromised.
** It is clear that the account is compromised.
* Upon consensus at the bureaucrats' noticeboard or another high-profile location.
** It is clear that the tools are being used in violation of relevant policies or guidelines (in this case, the removing administrator/bureaucrat should promptly seek review at a noticeboard).
* Upon consensus at a high-profile location.
* When the user is indefinitely [[Project:Banning policy|banned]].
* When the user is indefinitely [[Project:Banning policy|banned]].
* When the user becomes part of another group (such as <code>sysop</code> or <code>bureaucrat</code>) that makes the specialized permissions redundant.
* When the user becomes part of another group (such as <code>sysop</code> or <code>bureaucrat</code>) that makes the specialized permissions redundant.
* When the account has made no edits or logged actions for 2 years.
* When the account has made no edits or logged actions for 2 years for <code>autopatrolled</code> and <code>ipb-exemption</code> or for 1 year for <code>accountcreator</code>, <code>uploader</code>, <code>transwiki</code>, and <code>importupload</code>.


When specialized permissions are revoked for any reason, they may be regained through the regular avenue (the bureaucrats' noticeboard).
When specialized permissions are revoked for any reason, they may be regained through the regular avenue (the bureaucrats'/administrators' noticeboard or informal request as the case may be).


== Administrators ==
== Administrators ==
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== Advanced permissions ==
== Advanced permissions ==
{{anchor|Interface editors}}
=== Interface administrators ===
Interface administrators (<code>interface-admin</code>, formerly known as "interface editors") are experienced administrators with the technical ability to edit sitewide and user JavaScript and CSS pages, such as [[MediaWiki:Common.css]]. Editing of these pages is restricted because of the potential to insert malicious code which can affect many users.
Due to the highly sensitive nature of sitewide CSS/JS editing, granting and removal of interface administrator access is restricted to [[m:Stewards|Stewards]].
Administrators may request interface administrator access at the [[WickedGov:bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]]. A bureaucrat will close the local discussion and, if the discussion is successful, request that a Steward grant access.
Interface administrator access may be granted temporarily to carry out a specific task, or indefinitely to administrators who show a long-term need for the tool.


=== Interface editors ===
Addition of JavaScript and CSS resources is governed by the [[Policy:Privacy Policy|Privacy Policy]].
Interface editors (<code>interface-admin</code>) are experienced administrators with the technical ability to edit sitewide and user JavaScript and CSS pages, such as [[MediaWiki:Common.css]]. Editing of these pages is restricted because of the potential to insert malicious code which can affect many users.


Administrators may request interface editor access at the [[WickedGov:bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]]. Interface editor access may be granted temporarily to carry out a specific task (or indefinitely if necessary).
Permissions related to this group are disabled for users who do not use [[Special:OATH|multi-factor authentication]].


=== Checkusers ===
=== Checkusers ===
Checkusers (<code>checkuser</code>) are experienced administrators with the technical ability to check users' IP addresses and related information. This is done to prevent [[WickedGov:sockpuppetry|sockpuppetry]] and other abuse. Use of the CheckUser tool is governed by the [[WickedGov:CheckUser|CheckUser policy]].
Checkusers (<code>checkuser</code>) are experienced administrators with the technical ability to check users' IP addresses and related information. This is done to prevent [[WickedGov:sockpuppetry|sockpuppetry]] and other abuse. Use of the CheckUser tool is governed by the [[WickedGov:CheckUser|CheckUser policy]].


Administrators may request checkuser access at the [[WickedGov:bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]].
Due to the highly sensitive nature of CheckUser, granting and removal of access is restricted to Stewards.


Bureaucrats are generally added to the checkuser group when they become a bureaucrat.
Administrators may request CheckUser access at the [[WickedGov:bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]]. A bureaucrat will close the local discussion and, if the discussion is successful, request that a Steward grant access.
 
Permissions related to this group are disabled for users who do not use [[Special:OATH|multi-factor authentication]].


=== Suppressors ===
=== Suppressors ===
Suppressors (<code>suppress</code>) are experienced administrators with the technical ability to hide revisions and log entries from view, even by administrators. Use of the suppression tool is governed by the [[WickedGov:Suppression|suppression policy]].
Suppressors (<code>suppress</code>) are experienced administrators with the technical ability to hide revisions and log entries from view, even by administrators. Use of the suppression tool is governed by the [[WickedGov:Suppression|suppression policy]].


Administrators may request suppressor access at the [[WickedGov:bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]].
Due to the highly sensitive nature of suppression, granting and removal of access is restricted to Stewards.
 
Administrators may request suppressor access at the [[WickedGov:bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]]. A bureaucrat will close the local discussion and, if the discussion is successful, request that a Steward grant access.


Bureaucrats are generally added to the suppressor group when they become a bureaucrat.
Permissions related to this group are disabled for users who do not use [[Special:OATH|multi-factor authentication]].


=== Revocation of advanced permissions ===
=== Revocation of advanced permissions ===
The <code>suppress</code>, <code>checkuser</code> and <code>interface-admin</code> groups should be removed by a bureaucrat:
The <code>suppress</code>, <code>checkuser</code> and <code>interface-admin</code> groups should be removed by a Steward:


* Upon self-request at the [[Project:Bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]].
* Upon self-request at [[m:SRP|SRP]].
* Immediately and without discussion when:
* Immediately and without discussion when:
** A bureaucrat reasonably suspects that the tools have been abused or seriously misused, including any violation of the [[Policy:Privacy Policy|Privacy Policy]], or
** A bureaucrat or Steward reasonably suspects that the tools have been abused or seriously misused, including any violation of the [[Policy:Privacy Policy|Privacy Policy]], or
** A bureaucrat reasonably suspects that the account is compromised.
** A bureaucrat or Steward reasonably suspects that the account is compromised.
* Upon consensus at the bureaucrats' noticeboard only.
* Upon consensus at the bureaucrats' noticeboard only.
* When the user is indefinitely [[Project:Banning policy|banned]].
* When the user is indefinitely [[Project:Banning policy|banned]].
* When the account has made no edits or logged actions for 1 year.
* When the account has made no edits or logged actions for 1 year.
* Whenever administrator permissions are revoked for any valid reason.


When advanced permissions are revoked for any reason, they may be regained only through the bureaucrats' noticeboard. However, in cases of resignation in ''uncontroversial'' circumstances, access may be restored upon request and without discussion, unless the resignation occurred over 1 year before the request for restoration.
When advanced permissions are revoked for any reason, they may be regained only through the bureaucrats' noticeboard. However, in cases of resignation in ''uncontroversial'' circumstances, access may be restored upon request and without discussion, unless the resignation occurred over 1 year before the request for restoration.


== Bureaucrats ==
== Bureaucrats ==
Bureaucrats (<code>bureaucrat</code>) are users with the ''technical ability'' to add and remove all user groups (except the Staff group) for all users. Bureaucrats are also the primary responsible users for the following actions:
Bureaucrats (<code>bureaucrat</code>) are users with the ''technical ability'' to:


* [[WickedGov:Renaming users|Renaming users]]
* Add and remove users from the administrator, account creator, transwiki importer, and extended uploader groups
* Editing [[Special:interwiki|interwiki]] data
* Grant and remove bot flags
* Deleting [[Special:tags|tags]]<ref>Administrators may add and edit tags, but tag deletion is restricted to bureaucrats.</ref>
* Add users to the bureaucrat group
* Deleting pages with very large histories (5000+ revisions)
* Delete [[Special:tags|tags]]<ref>Administrators may add and edit tags, but tag deletion is restricted to bureaucrats.</ref>


Also, bureaucrats should receive the suppressor and checkuser permissions, if desired, simultaneously with bureaucrat permissions.
Administrators interested in becoming a bureaucrat may make a request at the [[WickedGov:bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]].
Requests for bureaucratship should be publicized on high-profile noticeboards such as the [[WickedGov:town common|town common]]. They should stay open for at least 7 days, except as outlined below, or when a request obviously has no chance of succeeding.
=== Revocation of bureaucrat permissions ===
The <code>bureaucrat</code> group should be removed by a Steward:
* Upon self-request at the [[Project:Bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]].
* Immediately and without discussion when:
** A Steward reasonably suspects that the tools are being used for [[Project:Vandalism|vandalism]] or [[Project:Disruptive editing|disruptive editing]] (including [[Project:Edit warring|edit warring]]), or
** A Steward reasonably suspects that the account is compromised.
** Note that in the case of a compromised or rogue bureaucrat account, the other bureaucrats may be unable to restore order. In this case, a Steward will intervene to remove access.
* Upon consensus at the bureaucrats' noticeboard only.
* When the user is indefinitely [[Project:Banning policy|banned]].
* When the account has made no edits or logged actions for 1 year.
* Whenever administrator permissions are revoked for any valid reason.
To ensure maximum transparency, bureaucrats should not remove permissions from themselves.
When bureaucrat permissions are revoked for any reason, they may be regained only through the bureaucrats' noticeboard. However, in cases of resignation in ''uncontroversial'' circumstances, access may be restored upon request and without discussion, unless the resignation occurred over 1 year before the request for restoration.


== Staff ==
== Staff ==
Accounts in the staff (<code>officestaff</code>) group are used to perform [[WickedGov:office actions|office actions]] and other official actions. This group is exempt from community control.
Accounts in the staff (<code>officestaff</code>) group were used to perform [[m:office actions|office actions]] and other official actions. This group has been retired and is no longer in use.


== Bots ==
== Bots ==
Bots (<code>bot</code>) are automated accounts. Edits by these accounts are hidden from [[Special:RecentChanges]] by default.
[[WG:Bots|Bots]] (<code>bot</code>) are automated accounts used to perform repetitive or tedious tasks that are uncontroversial or that have been approved by the community. Edits by these accounts are hidden from [[Special:RecentChanges]] by default.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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