How to Become a Reformed Vandal on Wikipedia
Find out whether you were banned or blocked, because both require different procedures., Find out what you were blocked/banned for., See how long you are blocked/banned for., Visit these Wikipedia pages also: Appealing a block, .
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find out whether you were banned or blocked
It will usually say so on your talk page or when you try to edit a page. , If it is short, you should just wait for the block/ban to end.
If you were banned and the block is indefinite, you may have to wait at least 3 months before emailing for an unban.
If blocked, and your talk page is not protected, you may still request an unblock by adding {{Unblock|reason}} to the bottom of your talk page.
If banned, however, you must e-mail an appeal to an Arbitration Committee member, or, you may request unblock so you may request an appeal. , -
Step 2: because both require different procedures.
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Step 3: Find out what you were blocked/banned for.
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Step 4: See how long you are blocked/banned for.
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Step 5: Visit these Wikipedia pages also: Appealing a block
Detailed Guide
It will usually say so on your talk page or when you try to edit a page. , If it is short, you should just wait for the block/ban to end.
If you were banned and the block is indefinite, you may have to wait at least 3 months before emailing for an unban.
If blocked, and your talk page is not protected, you may still request an unblock by adding {{Unblock|reason}} to the bottom of your talk page.
If banned, however, you must e-mail an appeal to an Arbitration Committee member, or, you may request unblock so you may request an appeal. ,
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