Bharatpedia:User access levels - Revision history

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	Users who are given the ipblock-exempt flag ({{mono\|'ipblock-exempt'}} user group) are not affected by [[BP:AUTOBLOCK\|autoblocks]], blocks of IP addresses and ranges that are made with the "Prevent logged-in users from editing" option enabled, and by [[Tor (anonymity network)#Tor exit node block\|Tor blocks]].		Users who are given the ipblock-exempt flag ({{mono\|'ipblock-exempt'}} user group) are not affected by [[BP:AUTOBLOCK\|autoblocks]], blocks of IP addresses and ranges that are made with the "Prevent logged-in users from editing" option enabled, and by [[Tor (anonymity network)#Tor exit node block\|Tor blocks]].

	The flag is intended for trusted users in good standing who are unfortunately affected by such blocks. Requests for this permission may be included with your [[Bharatpedia:Appealing a block\|unblock request]]. If you are affected by an IP address range block, you must send your unblock request using the [[Bharatpedia:Unblock Ticket Request System\|Unblock Ticket Request System]]. If you are trying to edit through a blocked anonymous proxy or a VPN service, you must instead send your request to info@~~bharatmedia~~.org, or contact a [[#CheckUser\|CheckUser]] directly.		The flag is intended for trusted users in good standing who are unfortunately affected by such blocks. Requests for this permission may be included with your [[Bharatpedia:Appealing a block\|unblock request]]. If you are affected by an IP address range block, you must send your unblock request using the [[Bharatpedia:Unblock Ticket Request System\|Unblock Ticket Request System]]. If you are trying to edit through a blocked anonymous proxy or a VPN service, you must instead send your request to info@bharatpedia.org, or contact a [[#CheckUser\|CheckUser]] directly.

	This right is automatically assigned to administrators and bots. If known, an administrator is also free to grant the right to affected good-faith editors without waiting for an unblock request.		This right is automatically assigned to administrators and bots. If known, an administrator is also free to grant the right to affected good-faith editors without waiting for an unblock request.

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	==== Autoconfirmed and confirmed users ====		==== Autoconfirmed and confirmed users ====
	Several actions on Bharatpedia are restricted to user accounts that are at least 5 days old and have made at least 20 edits to the encyclopedia. Users who meet these requirements are considered part of the pseudo-group {{mono\|'autoconfirmed'}}. The conditions for autoconfirmed status are checked every time a user attempts to perform a restricted action; if they are met, permission is granted automatically by the MediaWiki software. Although the precise requirements for autoconfirmed status vary according to circumstances, most Bharatpedia user accounts that are more than five days old ''and'' have made at least 20 edits (including deleted edits) are considered autoconfirmed. However, users with the IP block exemption flag and who are editing through the Tor network are subjected to much stricter autoconfirmed thresholds: 90 days and 100 edits.		Several actions on [[Bharatpedia]] are restricted to user accounts that are at least 5 days old and have made at least 20 edits to the encyclopedia. Users who meet these requirements are considered part of the pseudo-group {{mono\|'autoconfirmed'}}. The conditions for autoconfirmed status are checked every time a user attempts to perform a restricted action; if they are met, permission is granted automatically by the MediaWiki software. Although the precise requirements for autoconfirmed status vary according to circumstances, most Bharatpedia user accounts that are more than five days old ''and'' have made at least 20 edits (including deleted edits) are considered autoconfirmed. However, users with the IP block exemption flag and who are editing through the Tor network are subjected to much stricter autoconfirmed thresholds: 90 days and 100 edits.

	Autoconfirmed or confirmed users can [[Bharatpedia:Your first article\|create articles]] (except for create-protected pages), edit [[Bharatpedia:Protection policy\|semi-protected pages]], and [[Bharatpedia:Upload\|upload files]] (including new versions of existing files, except for upload-protected files). Autoconfirmed users are no longer required to enter a [[CAPTCHA]] for most edits, including, but not limited to, adding external links. They also may save books to the Books namespace. In addition, the Edit filter has a number of warning settings that will no longer affect editors who are autoconfirmed.		Autoconfirmed or confirmed users can [[Bharatpedia:Your first article\|create articles]] (except for create-protected pages), edit [[Bharatpedia:Protection policy\|semi-protected pages]], and [[Bharatpedia:Upload\|upload files]] (including new versions of existing files, except for upload-protected files). Autoconfirmed users are no longer required to enter a [[CAPTCHA]] for most edits, including, but not limited to, adding external links. They also may save books to the Books namespace. In addition, the Edit filter has a number of warning settings that will no longer affect editors who are autoconfirmed.

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	~~{{#index:BP:UAL}}~~
	The '''user access level''' of editors affects their abilities to perform specific actions on Bharatpedia. The user access level depends on which rights (also called permissions, [[Internet forum#User groups\|user groups]], [[bit (computing)\|bits]], or [[flag (computing)\|flags]]) are assigned to accounts. There are two types of access leveling: automatic, and requested. User access levels are determined by whether the Bharatpedian is logged in, the account's age and edits, and what manually assigned rights the account has.		The '''user access level''' of editors affects their abilities to perform specific actions on Bharatpedia. The user access level depends on which rights (also called permissions, [[Internet forum#User groups\|user groups]], [[bit (computing)\|bits]], or [[flag (computing)\|flags]]) are assigned to accounts. There are two types of access leveling: automatic, and requested. User access levels are determined by whether the Bharatpedian is logged in, the account's age and edits, and what manually assigned rights the account has.

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			{{#index:BP:UAL}}
	The '''user access level''' of editors affects their abilities to perform specific actions on Bharatpedia. The user access level depends on which rights (also called permissions, [[Internet forum#User groups\|user groups]], [[bit (computing)\|bits]], or [[flag (computing)\|flags]]) are assigned to accounts. There are two types of access leveling: automatic, and requested. User access levels are determined by whether the Bharatpedian is logged in, the account's age and edits, and what manually assigned rights the account has.		The '''user access level''' of editors affects their abilities to perform specific actions on Bharatpedia. The user access level depends on which rights (also called permissions, [[Internet forum#User groups\|user groups]], [[bit (computing)\|bits]], or [[flag (computing)\|flags]]) are assigned to accounts. There are two types of access leveling: automatic, and requested. User access levels are determined by whether the Bharatpedian is logged in, the account's age and edits, and what manually assigned rights the account has.

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}


			[[Category:Bharatpedia user access levels\| ]]
			[[Category:Bharatpedia features\|{{PAGENAME}}]]

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Notes

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}


	~~[[Category:Bharatpedia user access levels\| ]]~~
	~~[[Category:Bharatpedia features\|{{PAGENAME}}]]~~

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	Users who are given the ipblock-exempt flag ({{mono\|'ipblock-exempt'}} user group) are not affected by [[BP:AUTOBLOCK\|autoblocks]], blocks of IP addresses and ranges that are made with the "Prevent logged-in users from editing" option enabled, and by [[Tor (anonymity network)#Tor exit node block\|Tor blocks]].		Users who are given the ipblock-exempt flag ({{mono\|'ipblock-exempt'}} user group) are not affected by [[BP:AUTOBLOCK\|autoblocks]], blocks of IP addresses and ranges that are made with the "Prevent logged-in users from editing" option enabled, and by [[Tor (anonymity network)#Tor exit node block\|Tor blocks]].

	The flag is intended for trusted users in good standing who are unfortunately affected by such blocks. Requests for this permission may be included with your [[Bharatpedia:Appealing a block\|unblock request]]. If you are affected by an IP address range block, you must send your unblock request using the [[Bharatpedia:Unblock Ticket Request System\|Unblock Ticket Request System]]. If you are trying to edit through a blocked anonymous proxy or a VPN service, you must instead send your request to info~~-en~~@~~wikipedia~~.~~ind.in~~, or contact a [[#CheckUser\|CheckUser]] directly.		The flag is intended for trusted users in good standing who are unfortunately affected by such blocks. Requests for this permission may be included with your [[Bharatpedia:Appealing a block\|unblock request]]. If you are affected by an IP address range block, you must send your unblock request using the [[Bharatpedia:Unblock Ticket Request System\|Unblock Ticket Request System]]. If you are trying to edit through a blocked anonymous proxy or a VPN service, you must instead send your request to info@bharatmedia.org, or contact a [[#CheckUser\|CheckUser]] directly.

	This right is automatically assigned to administrators and bots. If known, an administrator is also free to grant the right to affected good-faith editors without waiting for an unblock request.		This right is automatically assigned to administrators and bots. If known, an administrator is also free to grant the right to affected good-faith editors without waiting for an unblock request.

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	[[Category:~~Wikipedia~~ features\|{{PAGENAME}}]]		[[Category:Bharatpedia features\|{{PAGENAME}}]]

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	The '''user access level''' of editors affects their abilities to perform specific actions on Bharatpedia. The user access level depends on which rights (also called permissions, [[Internet forum#User groups\|user groups]], [[bit (computing)\|bits]], or [[flag (computing)\|flags]]) are assigned to accounts. There are two types of access leveling: automatic, and requested. User access levels are determined by whether the Bharatpedian is logged in, the account's age and edits, and what manually assigned rights the account has.		The '''user access level''' of editors affects their abilities to perform specific actions on Bharatpedia. The user access level depends on which rights (also called permissions, [[Internet forum#User groups\|user groups]], [[bit (computing)\|bits]], or [[flag (computing)\|flags]]) are assigned to accounts. There are two types of access leveling: automatic, and requested. User access levels are determined by whether the Bharatpedian is logged in, the account's age and edits, and what manually assigned rights the account has.

	Anyone can use the basic functionalities of Bharatpedia even if they are not logged in. Unless they are [[WP:BLOCK\|blocked]], they may freely edit most pages. Being logged in gives users many advantages, such as having their public [[IP address]] hidden and the ability to track one's own contributions. Additionally, once user accounts are more than a certain number of days old and have made more than a certain number of edits, they automatically become autoconfirmed or extended confirmed, allowing the direct creation of articles, the ability to move pages, to edit semi-protected and extended-protected pages, and upload files. Further access levels need to be assigned manually by a user with the appropriate authority. An editor with more experience and good standing can attempt to become an [[WP:SYSOP\|administrator]], which provides a large number of advanced permissions. Many other flags for specialized tasks are also available.		Anyone can use the basic functionalities of Bharatpedia even if they are not logged in. Unless they are [[BP:BLOCK\|blocked]], they may freely edit most pages. Being logged in gives users many advantages, such as having their public [[IP address]] hidden and the ability to track one's own contributions. Additionally, once user accounts are more than a certain number of days old and have made more than a certain number of edits, they automatically become autoconfirmed or extended confirmed, allowing the direct creation of articles, the ability to move pages, to edit semi-protected and extended-protected pages, and upload files. Further access levels need to be assigned manually by a user with the appropriate authority. An editor with more experience and good standing can attempt to become an [[BP:SYSOP\|administrator]], which provides a large number of advanced permissions. Many other flags for specialized tasks are also available.

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
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	==== Bureaucrats ====		==== Bureaucrats ====
	Bureaucrats are exceptionally trusted editors who have the capability to perform certain actions on other users' accounts. These capabilities are granted by the community following a successful [[WP:RfB\|Requests for Bureaucratship (RfB)]].		Bureaucrats are exceptionally trusted editors who have the capability to perform certain actions on other users' accounts. These capabilities are granted by the community following a successful [[BP:RfB\|Requests for Bureaucratship (RfB)]].

	Bureaucrats have access to [[Special:UserRights]], enabling them to add users to the {{mono\|'bureaucrat'}} group (but not remove them), and add users to and remove users from the {{mono\|'administrator'}}, {{mono\|'[[#Bots\|bot]]'}}, and {{mono\|'[[#Interface administrators\|interface administrator]]'}} user groups.		Bureaucrats have access to [[Special:UserRights]], enabling them to add users to the {{mono\|'bureaucrat'}} group (but not remove them), and add users to and remove users from the {{mono\|'administrator'}}, {{mono\|'[[#Bots\|bot]]'}}, and {{mono\|'[[#Interface administrators\|interface administrator]]'}} user groups.
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	==== Pending changes reviewer ====		==== Pending changes reviewer ====
	{{anchor\|Reviewer}}		{{anchor\|Reviewer}}
	Members of this group can review other users' edits to articles placed under [[WP:Protection policy#Pending changes protection\|pending changes protection]]. This right is automatically assigned to administrators. Prior to September 2014, this right was known as {{mono\|'reviewer'}}.		Members of this group can review other users' edits to articles placed under [[BP:Protection policy#Pending changes protection\|pending changes protection]]. This right is automatically assigned to administrators. Prior to September 2014, this right was known as {{mono\|'reviewer'}}.

	See [[Special:ListUsers/reviewer]] for a list of the {{NUMINGROUP:reviewer\|R}} reviewers.		See [[Special:ListUsers/reviewer]] for a list of the {{NUMINGROUP:reviewer\|R}} reviewers.
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	{{anchors\|page mover\|pagemover\|extendedmover}}		{{anchors\|page mover\|pagemover\|extendedmover}}
	==== Page mover ====		==== Page mover ====
	The page mover user right ({{mono\|'extendedmover'}} user group) is intended to allow users who have demonstrated a good understanding of Bharatpedia page naming system to rename pages and subpages without leaving redirects, subject to policy. They are also able to create and edit [[WP:editnotice\|editnotices]] as well as move categories. This right is automatically assigned to administrators.		The page mover user right ({{mono\|'extendedmover'}} user group) is intended to allow users who have demonstrated a good understanding of Bharatpedia page naming system to rename pages and subpages without leaving redirects, subject to policy. They are also able to create and edit [[BP:editnotice\|editnotices]] as well as move categories. This right is automatically assigned to administrators.

	See [[Special:ListUsers/extendedmover]] for a list of the {{NUMINGROUP:extendedmover}} page movers.		See [[Special:ListUsers/extendedmover]] for a list of the {{NUMINGROUP:extendedmover}} page movers.
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	==== IP block exemption ====		==== IP block exemption ====
	Users who are given the ipblock-exempt flag ({{mono\|'ipblock-exempt'}} user group) are not affected by [[WP:AUTOBLOCK\|autoblocks]], blocks of IP addresses and ranges that are made with the "Prevent logged-in users from editing" option enabled, and by [[Tor (anonymity network)#Tor exit node block\|Tor blocks]].		Users who are given the ipblock-exempt flag ({{mono\|'ipblock-exempt'}} user group) are not affected by [[BP:AUTOBLOCK\|autoblocks]], blocks of IP addresses and ranges that are made with the "Prevent logged-in users from editing" option enabled, and by [[Tor (anonymity network)#Tor exit node block\|Tor blocks]].

	The flag is intended for trusted users in good standing who are unfortunately affected by such blocks. Requests for this permission may be included with your [[Bharatpedia:Appealing a block\|unblock request]]. If you are affected by an IP address range block, you must send your unblock request using the [[Bharatpedia:Unblock Ticket Request System\|Unblock Ticket Request System]]. If you are trying to edit through a blocked anonymous proxy or a VPN service, you must instead send your request to info-en@wikipedia.ind.in, or contact a [[#CheckUser\|CheckUser]] directly.		The flag is intended for trusted users in good standing who are unfortunately affected by such blocks. Requests for this permission may be included with your [[Bharatpedia:Appealing a block\|unblock request]]. If you are affected by an IP address range block, you must send your unblock request using the [[Bharatpedia:Unblock Ticket Request System\|Unblock Ticket Request System]]. If you are trying to edit through a blocked anonymous proxy or a VPN service, you must instead send your request to info-en@wikipedia.ind.in, or contact a [[#CheckUser\|CheckUser]] directly.
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	==== CheckUser ====		==== CheckUser ====
	Users who are given the CheckUser flag ({{mono\|'checkuser'}} user group) have access to [[Special:CheckUser]], a [[WP:SPEC\|function page]] that allows them to view a list of all [[IP address]]es used by a user account to edit Bharatpedia, an extended list of ''all edits'' made from an IP (which includes edits that were made by any user accounts while using the specific IP), or a list of all user accounts that have used a given IP address. They also have access to the Checkuser log, which logs each time a Checkuser uses their tools to view any of the information listed. This user right is only granted to ''exceedingly few users'' and after a high level of scrutiny and review by the community, and after review and the support of the [[WP:ARB\|Arbitration Committee]]. Users must also be at least 18 years old and have signed [[Bharatpedia:Access to nonpublic information\|our confidentiality agreement for nonpublic information]]. As CheckUsers have access to deleted revisions, they are also required to have passed an "RFA or RFA-identical process" first.<ref name="wmf"/>		Users who are given the CheckUser flag ({{mono\|'checkuser'}} user group) have access to [[Special:CheckUser]], a [[BP:SPEC\|function page]] that allows them to view a list of all [[IP address]]es used by a user account to edit Bharatpedia, an extended list of ''all edits'' made from an IP (which includes edits that were made by any user accounts while using the specific IP), or a list of all user accounts that have used a given IP address. They also have access to the Checkuser log, which logs each time a Checkuser uses their tools to view any of the information listed. This user right is only granted to ''exceedingly few users'' and after a high level of scrutiny and review by the community, and after review and the support of the [[BP:ARB\|Arbitration Committee]]. Users must also be at least 18 years old and have signed [[Bharatpedia:Access to nonpublic information\|our confidentiality agreement for nonpublic information]]. As CheckUsers have access to deleted revisions, they are also required to have passed an "RFA or RFA-identical process" first.<ref name="wmf"/>

	See [[Special:ListUsers/checkuser]] for a list of the {{NUMINGROUP:checkuser}} CheckUsers.		See [[Special:ListUsers/checkuser]] for a list of the {{NUMINGROUP:checkuser}} CheckUsers.
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	==== Oversight ====		==== Oversight ====
	Users who are given the oversight flag ({{mono\|'oversight'}} user group) have access to additional functions on the page deletion, revision deletion, and block [[Help:Special page\|function pages]] through which they can hide logs or revisions of pages (partially or entirely) from any form of usual access by all other users, including [[WP:ADMIN\|administrators]]. They also have access to the [[Special:Log/suppress\|suppression log]], where they can view actions made by other oversighters, as well as the content of the hidden revisions. This user right is only granted to ''exceedingly few users'' and after a high level of scrutiny and review by the community, and after review and the support of [[WP:ARB\|Arbitration Committee]]. Users must also be at least 18 years old and have signed the confidentiality agreement for nonpublic information. Oversighters are also required to have passed a "RfA or RfA-identical process" first.		Users who are given the oversight flag ({{mono\|'oversight'}} user group) have access to additional functions on the page deletion, revision deletion, and block [[Help:Special page\|function pages]] through which they can hide logs or revisions of pages (partially or entirely) from any form of usual access by all other users, including [[BP:ADMIN\|administrators]]. They also have access to the [[Special:Log/suppress\|suppression log]], where they can view actions made by other oversighters, as well as the content of the hidden revisions. This user right is only granted to ''exceedingly few users'' and after a high level of scrutiny and review by the community, and after review and the support of [[BP:ARB\|Arbitration Committee]]. Users must also be at least 18 years old and have signed the confidentiality agreement for nonpublic information. Oversighters are also required to have passed a "RfA or RfA-identical process" first.
	See [[Special:ListUsers/oversight]] for a list of the {{NUMINGROUP:oversight}} Oversighters.		See [[Special:ListUsers/oversight]] for a list of the {{NUMINGROUP:oversight}} Oversighters.

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	==== Bots ====		==== Bots ====
	Accounts used by approved [[WP:BOT\|bots]] to make pre-approved edits can be flagged as such. Bot accounts are automated or semi-automated, the nature of their edits is well defined, and they will be quickly blocked if their actions vary from their given tasks, so they require less scrutiny than human edits.		Accounts used by approved [[BP:BOT\|bots]] to make pre-approved edits can be flagged as such. Bot accounts are automated or semi-automated, the nature of their edits is well defined, and they will be quickly blocked if their actions vary from their given tasks, so they require less scrutiny than human edits.

	For this reason, contributions from accounts with the bot flag ({{mono\|'[[Bharatpedia:Bots\|bot]]'}} user group) are not displayed in [[Bharatpedia:Recent Changes\|recent changes]] or [[Help:Watching pages\|watchlists]] to users who have opted to hide bot edits. Minor edits made by bot accounts to user talk pages do not trigger the [[Help:Using talk pages#You have new messages\|"you have new messages"]] banner.		For this reason, contributions from accounts with the bot flag ({{mono\|'[[Bharatpedia:Bots\|bot]]'}} user group) are not displayed in [[Bharatpedia:Recent Changes\|recent changes]] or [[Help:Watching pages\|watchlists]] to users who have opted to hide bot edits. Minor edits made by bot accounts to user talk pages do not trigger the [[Help:Using talk pages#You have new messages\|"you have new messages"]] banner.
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	== Blocked users ==		== Blocked users ==

	Any user account can be blocked, regardless of which user group(s) it belongs to. During the duration of the block, the blocking flag disables the user or IP's existing editing privileges depending on which [[WP:OPTIONS\|block options]] are set by the administrator. A [[Bharatpedia:Partial blocks\|partial block]] still allows some parts of Bharatpedia to be edited.		Any user account can be blocked, regardless of which user group(s) it belongs to. During the duration of the block, the blocking flag disables the user or IP's existing editing privileges depending on which [[BP:OPTIONS\|block options]] are set by the administrator. A [[Bharatpedia:Partial blocks\|partial block]] still allows some parts of Bharatpedia to be edited.

	Blocked users are listed on [[Special:BlockList]].		Blocked users are listed on [[Special:BlockList]].

	=== Indefinitely blocked users ===		=== Indefinitely blocked users ===
	In general, rights of editors [[WP:INDEF\|blocked indefinitely]] should be left as is. Rights specifically related to the reason for blocking may be removed at the discretion of the blocking or unblocking administrators. This also applies to the user rights of [[WP:SBAN\|site banned]] editors.		In general, rights of editors [[BP:INDEF\|blocked indefinitely]] should be left as is. Rights specifically related to the reason for blocking may be removed at the discretion of the blocking or unblocking administrators. This also applies to the user rights of [[BP:SBAN\|site banned]] editors.
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