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Extension:UnblockMe

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UnblockMe
Release status: experimental
Implementation Special page
Description Allows blocked users to submit unblock requests for administrators to review.
Author(s) Examknow, Kizule
Latest version 1.0.3
MediaWiki
Database changes Yes
License GNU General Public License 2.0 or later
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The extension UnblockMe was developed to take away some of the issues in talk page unblock requests. This extension is still in beta meaning that there is still work to be done.

Usage

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Only users with the unblock right may review requests. Any logged in user may submit an unblock request. Unblock requests are submitted via Special:UnblockMe and they can be reviewed on Special:UnblockRequests.

Installation

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  • Download and move the extracted UnblockMe folder to your extensions/ directory.
    Developers and code contributors should install the extension from Git instead, using:cd extensions/
    git clone https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/mediawiki/extensions/UnblockMe
  • Add the following code at the bottom of your LocalSettings.php file:
    wfLoadExtension( 'UnblockMe' );
    
  • Run the update script which will automatically create the necessary database tables that this extension needs.
  • Yes Done – Navigate to Special:Version on your wiki to verify that the extension is successfully installed.