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Use this form to block write access from a specific IP address or username. Only do this in accordance with policy. Fill in a specific reason, e.g. citing particular pages that were vandalized.

• To unblock someone:
  • See the list of blocked IP addresses and usernames or
  • Go directly to the unblock page.
• There is also a block log.
• Enter expiry times in the GNU standard format, which is described in the tar manual—e.g. "1 hour," "2 days," "next Wednesday," "1 January 2017." "Indefinite" or "infinite" also work.
• For blocking ranges of addresses, see Range blocks.
• Do not type in "User:" in the field below. This will automatically be done for you.
• If you get redirected to this page after attempting to block, then the block was not successful. Your browser may have suffered a session error.

Read this part!

Some ISPs use proxy servers so that a large number of users share a single IP. Blocking such an IP can affect a very large number of innocent users. The most common case is abuse from AOL—see the table to the right, and click here for advice for dealing with AOL vandals.

• Please keep blocks in these ranges to 12 hours or less. Admins will generally clear such blocks promptly, because of the collateral damage.
• Do not block any IP address indefinitely unless it is an open proxy.
• Always select "Prevent user from sending e-mail" when blocking an account created specifically for vandalism.