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In most cases, you can use the {} template on your talk page to request an unblock. If you have had talk page access removed or find the template to be complicated, you can use the link below to request an unblock via the Unblock Ticket Request System (UTRS). Please be sure to read the guide to appealing blocks before submitting a request. In ...
Our guide to appealing blocks might help you write your unblock request. Please note: While the block may be upsetting or unexpected, abuse of appeal processes, repeatedly using the unblock template when denied, personal attacks, or impolite conduct may lead to the removal of your ability to edit your talk page and/or the widening of existing ...
This template can be used to request an unblock, if you have been blocked. ONLY use this template in the user talk namespace! Template parameters [Edit template data] Parameter Description Type Status 1 1 Behaves like the "reason" parameter, but overrides it if both are present. Content optional Reason reason Your reason for requesting that an admin unblock you. Example I made a silly mistake ...
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.
Unblock requests that contain personal attacks or incivility against others will be declined and may lead to being blocked from your talk page. Do not excuse what you did with what others did. Two wrongs do not make a right. An unblock request that just asks administrators to block another editor will be declined. Assume good faith towards others.
If the appeal is of the first type, you should use the unblock template on your talk page or submit a request to the Unblock Ticket Request System (UTRS). If you are partially blocked from using certain Wikipedia functions, you can also submit an appeal on the administrator noticeboard. If the appeal is of the second type, you should use the ...
Alternatively, if you wish to keep your IP address private you can use the Unblock Ticket Request System. More rarely, your network equipment or that of your service provider may be misconfigured or compromised by malicious software (such as a virus).
If I made an account on Wikipedia on one IP address but opened it on another, would that create problems? You could be affected by an Wikipedia:Autoblock . You can request an unblock for these circumstances, see Template:Autoblock for instructions on how.