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Globally blocked IPs cannot edit any page on any wiki except Meta (which allows users to appeal on Meta). When a global block conflicts with a local block, the strongest block will apply; for example, a global anonymous-only block will be overridden by a local full block. |
Globally blocked IPs cannot edit any page on any wiki except Meta (which allows users to appeal on Meta). When a global block conflicts with a local block, the strongest block will apply; for example, a global anonymous-only block will be overridden by a local full block. |
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Local administrators can unblock a globally-blocked address on single wikis using [[Special:GlobalBlockWhitelist]] on those wikis, and customize the error message using [[MediaWiki:Globalblocking-blocked]]. |
Local administrators can unblock a globally-blocked address on single wikis using [[Special:GlobalBlockWhitelist]] on those wikis, and customize the error message using [[MediaWiki:Globalblocking-blocked]]. If a local administrator wishes to locally whitelist an IP, it is best practice to contact a steward beforehand in order to verify a whitelist is appropriate. |
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===Global account lock (& hide)=== |
===Global account lock (& hide)=== |
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