Global IP block exemption/en

Global IP block exemption is a global user group that can be assigned by a Steward upon request to any registered user to allow them to edit through Tor or other vpn>w:Virtual private network |virtual private networks for reasons relating to privacy or for other legitimate reasons, such as to bypass state-imposed Internet traffic restrictions in the user's home country.

Note: Editing through Tor is permitted by default on most Miraheze customer wikis, as the  user right is included within the mwdpuser>Special:ManageWikiDefaultPermissions/user|user group of ManageWikiDefaultPermissions. Additionally, the vast majority of global IP rangeblocks will be soft rangeblocks that will not affect registered users in any way&mdash;one of the principal ideas behind these blocks is to prevent mass account creation by spambot farms and vandalism only account operators.

Requesting a global IP block exemption
A global IP block exemption may be requested, ideally, if you are currently able to edit on Miraheze, at Stewards' noticeboard, where a Steward will evaluation your reason for requesting and assess your need for a global IP exemption. Alternatively, it may also be requested by sending an e-mail message to, by stating your username and/or IP address(es) affected and the reason for your request. If state-imposed Internet traffic restrictions or other Miraheze global blocks are restricting your ability to edit on Miraheze, you should use the alternate method for requesting.