Wikipedia:Requests for permissions/Temporary account IP viewer
Temporary account IP viewer
- Have an account which is at least 6 months old and which has made at least 300 edits
- Agree to use the IP addresses in accordance with the Foundation's guidelines, solely for the investigation or prevention of vandalism, abuse, or other violations of Wikimedia Foundation or community policies, and understand the risks and responsibilities associated with this privilege
The above requirements are from the Wikimedia Foundation, and are not subject to admin discretion. Additionally, admins must be satisfied that the requesting user has a demonstrated need for access (for example, work at new page patrol, counter-vandalism, or sockpuppet investigations), and are permitted to decline applicants who meet these criteria but are otherwise unsuitable for access to this tool.
Once you have been granted the permission, you must check the box Preferences → User profile →
Turn on the ability to display IP addresses of temporary accounts in your preferences.- MathMan4 (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs (blocks · rights · moves) · rfar · spi · cci)
I do a good amount of vandalism reverting, which some of the vandals that I deal with are multiple different temporary accounts vandalising pages in short periods of time. It would be nice to know if they are using the same IP address, so that why I can appropriately report the vandals to AIV. I promise that I will not inappropriately use the tool. MathMan4 (talk) 18:21, 30 September 2026 (UTC)
- Spiderone (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs (blocks · rights · moves) · rfar · spi · cci)
I have been editing here for 20 years with a clean record. Nowadays, I mostly work in anti-vandalism and anti-UPE. In line with that, I do a lot of work at SPI. I feel that this right would help make sure that my SPI and AIV filings are accurate before submitting them. I assure you that this right won't be used for any purpose that is contrary to the terms. Spiderone(Talk to Spider) 19:12, 30 September 2026 (UTC)
- I'm surprised that you didn't have TAIV yet. (Read: strong support) 海盐沙冰 / aka irisChronomia / Talk / Uploads 19:13, 30 September 2026 (UTC)
Done — Newslinger talk 09:02, 3 October 2026 (UTC)
- Jako96 (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs (blocks · rights · moves) · rfar · spi · cci)
I'm experienced in reverting & reporting vandals, so I think having this right would allow me to investigate more edits done by the same vandal (or disruptive editor), or maybe reporting multiple TAs of the same person. Edit: Yes, I agree to use it accordingly with the foundation's guidelines, FYI. Jako96 (talk) 13:51, 1 October 2026 (UTC)
- Hi Jako96, this incident is too recent to justify granting the permission at this time, but you are welcome to reapply after showing a longer track record of constructive communication with temporary account users.
Not done for now. — Newslinger talk 11:00, 3 October 2026 (UTC)
- Hello. First, thanks for answering and I already kind of predicted that this request would be rejected because of that (although I still think that having this right doesn't directly have to do with civility, but I guess there are concerns about good/bad faith, which I understand). I again apologize for my behaviour there, something like that will never happen again. Can I ask you that how much time I would need for such a request? Or maybe how much patrolling type of stuff? I'd greatly appreciate your reply. Again, thanks! Jako96 (talk) 11:07, 3 October 2026 (UTC)
- Because it is likely that another administrator would review your next request, I am reluctant to provide a specific timeframe that could limit the administrator's discretion. However, I have a suggestion: if you spend some time assisting temporary account users with tailored responses instead of issuing warning templates, this would show the positive track record in communication that I mentioned. This is not required, and is something I would only do if the personalized message is likely to make a significant difference, but it would strengthen your next request for this permission. — Newslinger talk 11:26, 3 October 2026 (UTC)
- I'll try my best in trying your advice. Thanks again! Jako96 (talk) 11:37, 3 October 2026 (UTC)
- Because it is likely that another administrator would review your next request, I am reluctant to provide a specific timeframe that could limit the administrator's discretion. However, I have a suggestion: if you spend some time assisting temporary account users with tailored responses instead of issuing warning templates, this would show the positive track record in communication that I mentioned. This is not required, and is something I would only do if the personalized message is likely to make a significant difference, but it would strengthen your next request for this permission. — Newslinger talk 11:26, 3 October 2026 (UTC)
- Although I was the one with the most mistakes in that case and note that the decline here and the block is fair in that incident, please note that the IPs actually DID add unsourced info and cast aspersions about me and also DID show uncivility and an admin also wasn't too kind as usual. :) I again apologize for my behaviour there, I shouldn't have turned a small thing into such a big issue. I also apologize from all the admins who had to see that. Again, thank you for your reply. Jako96 (talk) 11:12, 3 October 2026 (UTC)
- Hello. First, thanks for answering and I already kind of predicted that this request would be rejected because of that (although I still think that having this right doesn't directly have to do with civility, but I guess there are concerns about good/bad faith, which I understand). I again apologize for my behaviour there, something like that will never happen again. Can I ask you that how much time I would need for such a request? Or maybe how much patrolling type of stuff? I'd greatly appreciate your reply. Again, thanks! Jako96 (talk) 11:07, 3 October 2026 (UTC)
- Sirfurboy (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs (blocks · rights · moves) · rfar · spi · cci)
I have brought a number of sockpuppet investigations, and also been involved with some LTAs using a set of IP ranges. I think one of these has returned, but can't bring informed AIV or SPI cases as I cannot tell which of the socks this relates to. Likely to be useful in future SPI and LTA abuse at AfD too. Sirfurboy🏄 (talk) 13:53, 1 October 2026 (UTC)
- Eyesnore (t · th · c · del · cross-wiki · SUL · edit counter · pages created (xtools · sigma) · non-automated edits · BLP edits · undos · manual reverts · rollbacks · logs (blocks · rights · moves) · rfar · spi · cci)
I'm an established vandalism fighter patrolling recent changes and reporting temporary accounts to WP:AIV. I've been dealing with an incident of a user possibly using multiple temporary accounts to disrupt Wikipedia, so I would like to see the information of what IP addresses they have been using. Eyesnore talk💬 16:33, 3 October 2026 (UTC)