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


Normally, [[{{NAMESPACE:4}}: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. 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).