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==== 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]]. Administrators may also remove the group in this situation.

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 ===

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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. (In almost all other cases, the extended confirmed group should not be revoked.)

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 ==

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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~~.

Extended 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]].

[[#Administrators|Administrators]] have all uploader rights as part of the <code>sysop</code> toolset.

~~Extended uploaders can:~~

=== Transwiki importers ===

* {{MediaWiki:Right-movefile}} (<code>~~movefile~~</code>)

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.

* {{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]]~~.

=== 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.

[[~~#Administrators~~|~~Administrators~~]] ~~have all extended uploader rights as part of~~ the ~~<code>sysop</code> toolset~~.

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 ===

The <code>accountcreator</code>, <code>autopatrolled</code>, <code>ipb-exemption</code>, and <code>uploader</code> groups should be removed by a bureaucrat (or ~~administrator~~, ~~if technically possible~~):

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

* Upon self-request.

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* 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 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> and <code>~~uploader~~</code>.

* 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 ==

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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:

** 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

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== Staff ==

Accounts in the staff (<code>officestaff</code>) group were used to perform [[~~WickedGov~~:office actions|office actions]] and other official actions. This group has been retired and is no longer in use.

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 (<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 ==

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 ==== 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]]. Administrators may also remove the group in this situation.
+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 ===
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 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. (In almost all other cases, the extended confirmed group should not be revoked.)
+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 ==
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 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.
+Extended 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]].
+[[#Administrators|Administrators]] have all uploader rights as part of the <code>sysop</code> toolset.
-Extended uploaders can:
+=== Transwiki importers ===
-* {{MediaWiki:Right-movefile}} (<code>movefile</code>)
+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.
-* {{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]].
+=== 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.
-[[#Administrators|Administrators]] have all extended uploader rights as part of the <code>sysop</code> toolset.
+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 ===
-The <code>accountcreator</code>, <code>autopatrolled</code>, <code>ipb-exemption</code>, and <code>uploader</code> groups should be removed by a bureaucrat (or administrator, if technically possible):
+The <code>accountcreator</code>, <code>autopatrolled</code>, <code>ipb-exemption</code>, and <code>uploader</code> groups should be removed by a bureaucrat or administrator (or, in the case of XML import, a Steward):
 * Upon self-request.
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 * 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 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> and <code>uploader</code>.
+* 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 ==
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 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:
 ** 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
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 == Staff ==
-Accounts in the staff (<code>officestaff</code>) group were used to perform [[WickedGov:office actions|office actions]] and other official actions. This group has been retired and is no longer in use.
+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 (<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 ==
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