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= Project:User rights =

Welcome to the '''User rights''' page. This page explains the different user groups and permissions on this wiki, and how users may request changes to their rights.

== User Groups and Permissions ==
MediaWiki manages access using user groups. Each group has specific permissions that allow users to perform certain actions.

=== Common User Groups ===
* '''Anonymous users:''' Can read most pages, but cannot edit (unless explicitly allowed).
* '''Registered users:''' Can edit pages, create new pages, and move pages.
* '''Writers:''' Can edit pages. This role is specifically for users who contribute written content.
* '''Autoconfirmed users:''' After meeting certain requirements (such as account age and number of edits), users are granted additional permissions (e.g., minor page moves, uploading files).
* '''Rollbackers:''' Can quickly revert vandalism with the rollback tool.
* '''Administrators (sysops):''' Have advanced tools for page protection, deletion, blocking users, and more. See [[Project:Administrators]].
* '''Bureaucrats:''' Can grant user rights (such as administrator or bot status) and rename users.
* '''Bots:''' Automated or semi-automated accounts for repetitive tasks.

== How to Request User Rights ==
If you need additional rights:
# Visit the appropriate request page (such as [[Project:Requests for permissions]] or [[Project:Requests for adminship]]).
# Create a new section with your username and the rights you are requesting.
# Explain why you need the rights, and provide evidence of experience or trustworthiness.
# Community members and bureaucrats will review your request.

== Rights Table ==
Below is a summary of common rights and which groups have them. (This may vary by wiki.)

{| class="wikitable"
! Right !! Anonymous !! Registered !! Writer !! Autoconfirmed !! Rollbacker !! Admin !! Bureaucrat !! Bot
|-
| Read pages || ✔️ || ✔️ || ✔️ || ✔️ || ✔️ || ✔️ || ✔️ || ✔️
|-
| Edit pages || || ✔️ || ✔️ || ✔️ || ✔️ || ✔️ || ✔️ || ✔️
|-
| Move pages || || ✔️ ||  || ✔️ || ✔️ || ✔️ || ✔️ || ✔️
|-
| Upload files || ||  ||  || ✔️ || ✔️ || ✔️ || ✔️ || ✔️
|-
| Delete pages || ||  ||  ||  ||  || ✔️ || ✔️ || 
|-
| Block users || ||  ||  ||  ||  || ✔️ || ✔️ || 
|-
| Protect pages || ||  ||  ||  ||  || ✔️ || ✔️ || 
|-
| Grant rights || ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || ✔️ || 
|-
| Use rollback || ||  ||  ||  || ✔️ || ✔️ || ✔️ || 
|}

== Related Pages ==
* [[Project:Administrators]]
* [[Project:Requests for adminship]]
* [[Project:Requests for permissions]]
* [[Project:Vandalism reports]]
* [[Project:Admin guidelines]]

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