Wikipedia:Requests for permissions/Temporary account IP viewer

Temporary account IP viewer

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User:JayCubby

• JayCubby (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I'm not as active as I'd like to be, but still do work (drawer an occasional sock, clean up vandalism, etc) which would be impacted by not having access to IPs. JayCubby 02:14, 4 August 2025 (UTC)

Could you post a few diffs showing your sock and or vandalism work? Thanks. — rsjaffe 🗣️ 02:24, 4 August 2025 (UTC)

@Rsjaffe, looks like the last time I filed a case at SPI was in (late) April. .

Example countervandalism is this diff, from a week ago. here

@HouseBlaster, it was a fairly standard loutsock a while back. Nothing I'm too proud of, but my psychiatrist thinks the underlying mental health issues have mostly been resolved. As for why there're five tickets, I can't say. JayCubby 02:03, 5 August 2025 (UTC)

I'm not going to accept or decline this request, but can you also comment on your own socking? (Admins, see UTRS:96920 and the five other UTRS appeals linked therein.) HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 02:32, 4 August 2025 (UTC)

User:LaffyTaffer

• LaffyTaffer (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

Have been doing counter vandalism for a bit over a year, being able to still see IPs once this change goes through will be very helpful. Taffer😊💬_(she/they) 22:02, 5 August 2025 (UTC)

 Done — rsjaffe 🗣️ 22:06, 5 August 2025 (UTC)

User:Some1

• Some1 (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

This tool would be useful for conducting sockpuppetry investigations, and I have experience with doing counter-vandalism work. Thank you for considering! Some1 (talk) 23:00, 5 August 2025 (UTC)

 Done — rsjaffe 🗣️ 23:10, 5 August 2025 (UTC)

User:Compassionate727

• Compassionate727 (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I sometimes help at WP:EFFP. Some edit filters target specific IP ranges, so I sometimes need to know which IP someone was using to determine which filter condition they tripped. —Compassionate727 ^(T·C) 00:11, 6 August 2025 (UTC)

 Done HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 00:19, 6 August 2025 (UTC)

User:Valorrr

• Valorrr (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

Recently just got rollback, and believe this would be helpful, even signed the policy on confidentiality. Valorrr ^{(lets chat)} 04:55, 6 August 2025 (UTC)

Automated comment This user has had an account for 142 days. — MusikBot ^talk 05:00, 6 August 2025 (UTC)

 Not done. Must have had account for six months to be eligible. — rsjaffe 🗣️ 05:30, 6 August 2025 (UTC)

User:ZDRX

• ZDRX (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

Hello, I currently hold the New Page Patroller and Pending Changes Reviewer rights. Temporary account IP viewer would help me to fight vandalism and various spams. THEZDRX _{(User) | (Contact)} 05:06, 6 August 2025 (UTC)

 Done — rsjaffe 🗣️ 05:31, 6 August 2025 (UTC)

User:CoffeeCrumbs

• CoffeeCrumbs (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I fairly regularly report or discuss SPI issues, whether or not as part of a formal investigation, and have actively reported/reverted vandals at sensitive areas such as GSCASTE. I also do this beyond the motivation of tattling and try to give advice to editors in these situations so that they don't get sanctioned further or can eventually return to editing. CoffeeCrumbs (talk) 07:09, 6 August 2025 (UTC)

 Done CoconutOctopus talk 07:17, 6 August 2025 (UTC)

 Done Salvio ^giuliano 07:17, 6 August 2025 (UTC)

again! Ophyrius (he/him
T • C • G) 09:47, 6 August 2025 (UTC)

User:Mellk

• Mellk (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I often deal with vandalism and socks so this would be useful for me. Mellk (talk) 11:59, 6 August 2025 (UTC)

 Done — rsjaffe 🗣️ 12:44, 6 August 2025 (UTC)

User:Traumnovelle

• Traumnovelle (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I've dealt with an LTA (demographics vandal) and I use IP information to confirm that the IP is a proxy. Other instances that I've used IP information involve when multiple IPs make the same edit to a page repeatedly to determine if it is multiple editors or one editor.

I agree to follow the WMF's guidelines and criteria/terms for usage of the tool. Traumnovelle (talk) 20:07, 6 August 2025 (UTC)

 Not done I'm not seeing much anti-vandalism work and the second reason is largely mooted by temporary accounts anyway. -- asilvering (talk) 23:14, 6 August 2025 (UTC)

I'm not sure how you've come to that conclusion given I've reverted vandalism today. Here are some examples of the LTA I've reverted Traumnovelle (talk) 00:08, 7 August 2025 (UTC)

User:VolatileAnomaly

• VolatileAnomaly (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I'm active in anti-vandalism work and agree to abide by Foundation policy for usage of the tool. — 🪫Volatile ^{📲T | ⌨️C} 23:24, 6 August 2025 (UTC)

 Done. Extraordinary Writ (talk) 23:27, 6 August 2025 (UTC)

User:PharyngealImplosive7

• PharyngealImplosive7 (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I am a non-admin edit filter manager that would benefit from this right when tracking LTAs (specifically the ones tracked by 1161 and 1343). I technically already have access to this right because of my temporary grant of GAFH, but would like this right permanently on enwiki as I will benefit from this right even after my GAFH right expires. I will abide by the Foundation's policy when using the right. – PharyngealImplosive7 (talk) 03:43, 7 August 2025 (UTC)

 Done. Extraordinary Writ (talk) 04:01, 7 August 2025 (UTC)

User:NDG

• NDG (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

RC patrolling and fighting X-Wiki-Vandalism. I am experienced temporary account IP viewer in my Homewiki NDG (talk) 11:53, 7 August 2025 (UTC)

 Done Salvio ^giuliano 12:10, 7 August 2025 (UTC)

User:Lyndaship

• Lyndaship (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I primarily work on ships articles and almost daily there are IP addresses changing the gender on random multiple ship articles. Seeing the IP address allows me to see which other ones they have vandalised. It's also been useful on my work on gambling site insertions in tandem with WP:JUDI Lyndaship (talk) 17:14, 7 August 2025 (UTC)

 Done — rsjaffe 🗣️ 18:17, 7 August 2025 (UTC)

User:BillHPike

• BillHPike (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I do a decent amount of anti-vandalism work. I've also contributed to SPIs related to IP accounts. I agree to abide by applicable policies. — BillHPike (talk, contribs) 17:39, 7 August 2025 (UTC)

 Done asilvering (talk) 18:01, 7 August 2025 (UTC)

User:Thewolfchild

• Thewolfchild (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

This would be primarily for use in AIV, but also SPI if I come across any instances of it. I agree to abide by the foundations guidelines and our OUTing policies at all times. - \\'cԼF 18:32, 7 August 2025 (UTC)

 Done Salvio ^giuliano 18:43, 7 August 2025 (UTC)

User:TylerBurden

• TylerBurden (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I have a fairly large watchlist where encountering vandalism comes with the territory, as well as where there are articles with very persistent sockpuppets and LTA's. I do my best to counter these when they pop up and I think this right will help in terms of continuing that when this change to accounts rolls out. I agree with the Foundation's guidelines in using the permission. TylerBurden (talk) 19:02, 7 August 2025 (UTC)

 Done —Femke 🐦 (talk) 19:29, 7 August 2025 (UTC)

User:Abo Yemen

• Abo Yemen (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

Hello! I do AfC and NPP reviews and unfortunately have quite a few of sock-masters and LTAs that I have to deal with on a weekly/monthly basis. I have read and agree to the conditions for granting this right. Best, 𐩣𐩫𐩧𐩨 Abo Yemen (𓃵) 21:24, 7 August 2025 (UTC)

 Done CoconutOctopus talk 21:30, 7 August 2025 (UTC)

User:Nil NZ

• Nil NZ (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I'm an active RC patroller, with numerous reports to AIV, so am requesting as it would be useful in the anti-vandalism space. I agree to abide by WM's guidelines. Nil🥝 01:50, 8 August 2025 (UTC)

 Done — rsjaffe 🗣️ 02:24, 8 August 2025 (UTC)

User:Arcrev1

• Arcrev1 (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

Although I have only been active on Wikipedia for four months, I regularly patrol recent changes using Huggle and the AntiVandal tool. I also have experience in filing SPI reports and reporting vandalism to the appropriate noticeboards. - Arcrev1 (talk) 05:59, 8 August 2025 (UTC)

Automated comment This user has had an account for 105 days. — MusikBot ^talk 06:00, 8 August 2025 (UTC)

 Not done your account is too young and on that we can't make exceptions. Please, request this permission again at a later date. Salvio ^giuliano 06:18, 8 August 2025 (UTC)

User:Cactusisme

• Cactusisme (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

This is mainly for detecting LTAs and block evaders during vandalism reverting works, would be useful. I am currently a NPPR, rollbacker, PCR. Cactus🌵 ^{spiky ouch} 08:23, 8 August 2025 (UTC)

 Done Salvio ^giuliano 08:40, 8 August 2025 (UTC)

User:Thilsebatti

• Thilsebatti (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I am requesting this right to strengthen my work in anti-abuse areas. With extensive experience in New Page Patrol and Articles for Creation, I regularly review and clean up promotional, non-notable, and spam submissions. Access to temporary account IP data would allow me to better detect patterns, identify sockpuppets, and address coordinated abuse more effectively, particularly cases of UPE. Thilsebatti (talk) 14:52, 8 August 2025 (UTC)

 Done — rsjaffe 🗣️ 15:43, 8 August 2025 (UTC)

User:Russ Woodroofe

• Russ Woodroofe (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs ^{(blocks · rights · moves)} · rfar · spi · cci) (assign permissions)^(notify)

I do a fair bit over at Articles for Deletion. Abusive patterns arise with some frequency over there, including a certain amount of sock-puppetry and COI (even UPE) editing. The temporary account IP viewer right would be helpful for assessing. Russ Woodroofe (talk) 15:50, 8 August 2025 (UTC) Russ Woodroofe (talk) 15:50, 8 August 2025 (UTC)

 Done — rsjaffe 🗣️ 15:54, 8 August 2025 (UTC)