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A contributor's ability to perform certain actions on the [[Gem Wiki:About|Gemini Station Wiki]] depends on their '''access level'''. This is determined by whether the editor is logged into an account, whether the account has a sufficient age, and what additional rights have been assigned to the account. | A contributor's ability to perform certain actions on the [[Gem Wiki:About|Gemini Station Wiki]] depends on their '''access level'''. This is determined by whether the editor is logged into an account, whether the account has a sufficient age, and what additional rights have been assigned to the account. | ||
Everyone is able to read the Gemini Station Wiki. Unless they are [[ | Everyone is able to read the Gemini Station Wiki. Unless they are [[GSWiki:User block policy|blocked]], they may freely edit when logged in. Further access levels need to be assigned manually by a user with the appropriate authority. Editors with more experience and good standing can request advanced permissions. | ||
This page provides a summary for each usergroup. For a full list of abilities available to usergroups, see [[Special:ListGroupRights]]. | This page provides a summary for each usergroup. For a full list of abilities available to usergroups, see [[Special:ListGroupRights]]. | ||
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===Unregistered users=== | ===Unregistered users=== | ||
Contributors who have not [[Special:CreateAccount|created an account]] or [[Special:UserLogin|logged in]] are identified by their IP address rather than a username, and may read all pages (except restricted [[Help:Special page|special pages]]), and edit pages that are not [[ | Contributors who have not [[Special:CreateAccount|created an account]] or [[Special:UserLogin|logged in]] are identified by their IP address rather than a username, and may read all pages (except restricted [[Help:Special page|special pages]]), and edit pages that are not [[GSWiki:Protection policy|protected or semi-protected]]. They cannot upload files or images. They must login to make more definite edits. | ||
===Registered users=== | ===Registered users=== | ||
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===Rollback=== | ===Rollback=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|GSWiki:Rollback}} | ||
Users with the rollback right have access to the rollback button, and are not affected by rate limits which prevent page moves and user account creations. All sysops also have this button. Rollback automatically reverts all revisions by the last author of a page and is only to be used for obvious vandalism, and not disputed edits which deserve due explanation. | Users with the rollback right have access to the rollback button, and are not affected by rate limits which prevent page moves and user account creations. All sysops also have this button. Rollback automatically reverts all revisions by the last author of a page and is only to be used for obvious vandalism, and not disputed edits which deserve due explanation. | ||
See [[Special:ListUsers/Rollback]] for a list of the wiki's {{NUMINGROUP: | See [[Special:ListUsers/Rollback]] for a list of the wiki's {{NUMINGROUP:Rollback}} rollbackers. | ||
===Custodians=== | ===Custodians=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|GSWiki:Custodians}} | ||
Custodians serve as a middle-ground between moderators and regular users. They can't block users or restrict editing of pages, but they can do many of the other things moderators can. They have the ability to move files, suppress the creation of redirects while moving, and view the history of deleted pages, files, and contribution history of users. | Custodians serve as a middle-ground between moderators and regular users. They can't block users or restrict editing of pages, but they can do many of the other things moderators can. They have the ability to move files, suppress the creation of redirects while moving, and view the history of deleted pages, files, and contribution history of users. | ||
See [[Special:ListUsers/Custodian]] for a list of the wiki's {{NUMINGROUP: | See [[Special:ListUsers/Custodian]] for a list of the wiki's {{NUMINGROUP:Custodian}} custodians. | ||
===Moderators=== | ===Moderators=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|GSWiki:Moderators}} | ||
Moderator is the highest level of power afforded to volunteers. They have the ability to block users, restrict editing of specific pages, roll back edits, delete pages, restore deleted pages, etc. | Moderator is the highest level of power afforded to volunteers. They have the ability to block users, restrict editing of specific pages, roll back edits, delete pages, restore deleted pages, etc. | ||
See [[Special:ListUsers/Moderator]] for a list of the wiki's {{NUMINGROUP: | See [[Special:ListUsers/Moderator]] for a list of the wiki's {{NUMINGROUP:Moderator}} moderators. | ||
===Administrators=== | ===Administrators=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|GSWiki:Administrators}} | ||
Adminstrators have access to a number of tools to allow them to carry out certain functions on the wiki. The tools cover processes such as deletion, protection, blocking, and access to the MediaWiki interface. Administrators also take responsibility for judging the outcome of those requiring administrative tools, such as deletions and undeletions, as well as assigning the <code>'rollback'</code>, <code>'custodian'</code> and <code>'moderator'</code> user rights. | Adminstrators have access to a number of tools to allow them to carry out certain functions on the wiki. The tools cover processes such as deletion, protection, blocking, and access to the MediaWiki interface. Administrators also take responsibility for judging the outcome of those requiring administrative tools, such as deletions and undeletions, as well as assigning the <code>'rollback'</code>, <code>'custodian'</code> and <code>'moderator'</code> user rights. | ||
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===CheckUsers=== | ===CheckUsers=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|GSWiki:Check user}} | ||
Users who are in the <code>'checkuser'</code> usergroup have access to [[Special:CheckUser]]. They are able to view a list of all IP addresses used by a user account to edit the Gemini Station Wiki, a list of all edits made by an IP, or all user accounts that have used an IP address. They may also view a log of such requests. | Users who are in the <code>'checkuser'</code> usergroup have access to [[Special:CheckUser]]. They are able to view a list of all IP addresses used by a user account to edit the Gemini Station Wiki, a list of all edits made by an IP, or all user accounts that have used an IP address. They may also view a log of such requests. | ||
See [[Special:ListUsers/ | See [[Special:ListUsers/Checkuser]] for a list of the wiki's {{NUMINGROUP:Checkuser}} CheckUsers. | ||
===Gem Moderators=== | ===Gem Moderators=== | ||