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  2. IP address blocking - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_address_blocking

    IP address blocking is possible on many systems using a hosts file, which is a simple text file containing hostnames and IP addresses. Hosts files are used by many operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Linux, Android, and OS X.

  3. Wikipedia : Blocking IP addresses

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    However, IP addresses should almost never be indefinitely blocked. Many IP addresses are dynamically assigned and change frequently from one person to the next, and even static IP addresses are periodically reassigned or have different users. In cases of long-term vandalism from an IP address, consider blocks over a period of months or years ...

  4. Help:I have been blocked - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:I_have_been_blocked

    Problem with your editing or Wikipedia behavior (under any account or IP address) - your account or a connected IP has been used in a problematic way or there is a concern about your editing. Problem with your username - your username was unsuitable and has been blocked; you need to choose another before continuing.

  5. Wikipedia:Blocking policy - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Blocking_policy

    Blocking is the method by which administrators technically prevent users from editing Wikipedia. Blocks may be applied to user accounts, to IP addresses, and to IP address ranges, for either a definite or an indefinite time, to all or a subset of pages.

  6. Wikipedia:Appealing a block - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Appealing_a_block

    A1: A block prevents a user account, an IP address, or a range of IP addresses from editing Wikipedia, either partially or entirely. Blocked users can still open, access, and read any article or page on Wikipedia; they just cannot modify or edit any pages that are restricted by the block.

  7. Wikipedia:Administrators' guide/Blocking - Wikipedia

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    Autoblock any IP addresses used blocks all IP addresses the editor may use in the future whilst blocked – this should be changed to unticked. Watch this user's user and talk pages adds the blocked user's page to your watchlist. Now click Block. Leave {{subst:uw-uhblock-double}} on Keegagan's talk page to explain that he has been indefinitely ...

  8. Wikipedia:Partial blocks - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Partial_blocks

    Any user may report disruption and ask administrators to consider blocking a disruptive account or IP address (see Wikipedia:Blocking policy § Requesting blocks). Partial blocking is separate from banning, which is a formal retraction of editing privileges on all or part of Wikipedia. Like sitewide blocks, partial blocks may be used to enforce ...

  9. Wikipedia:FAQ/Blocks - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:FAQ/Blocks

    See Wikipedia:Appealing a block and Wikipedia:Guide to appealing blocks. 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 .