Category:Requests for unblock

This category allows administrators to quickly locate current requests for unblock from blocked users; these requests may come from users if they are suffering from collateral damage caused by an unrelated block, or from users who would like a block removed or reduced. Users can add themselves to this category by placing the unblock template on their user talk page, which they can usually edit while blocked.

Per the blocking policy and block appeals guidelines, unless exceptional or expedient circumstances apply, administrators should not unblock a user without prior discussion with the blocking admin, nor should they review an unblock request where they have a conflict of interest, whether by having set the original block or by participating in disputes relating to it. Administrators also must not review any requests or lift any block marked  ; other unblock requests which should be left for consideration only by CheckUsers are range blocks, and those concerning blocks for sockpuppetry.

In general, an unblock request should be removed and replaced with an appropriate response, when unblocking or reviewing a block.

The list of pages in this category are also on a bot-generated list at User:Cyde/List of requests for unblock.


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External links and tools

 * unblock-en-l mailing list: (archives • subscribe)
 * In order to just read the archives, you'll need to subscribe to the list and then disable the mail delivery option at the same link. List membership is moderated at this time, but please note you do not need to subscribe to request unblocking.


 * Autoblock finder
 * #techinfodepot-unblock on freenode IRC
 * Range Calculator - use this if unsure if an IP is within a range

Alerts
The Unblock Ticket Request System has been deployed as a replacement for the unblock mailing list. Administrators interested in helping out should request an account at ~unblock/register.php.