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|'''Before applying for approval''' |
|'''Before applying for approval''' |
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*You will need to create an account for your bot if you haven't already done so. Click [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Userlogin&type=signup here] when logged in to create the account, linking it to yours. (If you do not create the bot account while logged in, it is likely to be blocked as a possible [[WP:SOCK|sockpuppet]] or unauthorised bot until you verify ownership) |
*You will need to create an account for your bot if you haven't already done so. Click [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Userlogin&type=signup here] when logged in to create the account, linking it to yours. (If you do not create the bot account while logged in, it is likely to be blocked as a possible [[WP:SOCK|sockpuppet]] or unauthorised bot until you verify ownership) |
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*Ensure that you have read the [[WP:BOTPOL|bot policy]] and that your bot is compliant with it. It is also generally a good idea to create a userpage for your bot, linking to your userpage, describing its functions and including an 'emergency shutoff button' (template [[Template:Emergency-bot-shutoff|here]]) just in case anything goes wrong. |
*Ensure that you have read the [[WP:BOTPOL|bot policy]] and that your bot is compliant with it. It is also generally a good idea to create a userpage for your bot, linking to your userpage, describing its functions and including an 'emergency shutoff button' (template [[Template:Emergency-bot-shutoff|here]]) just in case anything goes wrong. |
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|'''Filing the application''' |
|'''Filing the application''' |
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*Replace <code>BotName</code> with your bot's user name in the box below and click the button. If this is a request for an additional task, put a task number as well (e.g. <code>BotName 2</code>). |
*Replace <code>BotName</code> with your bot's user name in the box below and click the button. If this is a request for an additional task, put a task number as well (e.g. <code>BotName 2</code>). |
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**'''For new tasks for existing bots:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Bots/Requests_for_approval&action=edit§ion=2 Click here] and add <code><nowiki>{{BRFA|YOUR_BOT_ACCOUNT_NAME_GOES_HERE|TASK_NUMBER_GOES_HERE|Open}}</nowiki></code> to the top of the list, directly below the comment line. |
**'''For new tasks for existing bots:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Bots/Requests_for_approval&action=edit§ion=2 Click here] and add <code><nowiki>{{BRFA|YOUR_BOT_ACCOUNT_NAME_GOES_HERE|TASK_NUMBER_GOES_HERE|Open}}</nowiki></code> to the top of the list, directly below the comment line. |
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|'''During the approvals process''' |
|'''During the approvals process''' |
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*After a reasonable amount of time has passed for community input, an [[WP:BAG|approvals group]] member will most likely approve a trial for your bot and move the request to [[Wikipedia:Bots/Requests_for_approval#Bots_in_a_trial_period|this]] section. |
*After a reasonable amount of time has passed for community input, an [[WP:BAG|approvals group]] member will most likely approve a trial for your bot and move the request to [[Wikipedia:Bots/Requests_for_approval#Bots_in_a_trial_period|this]] section. |
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*At any time during the approvals process, you may withdraw your request by adding {{tl|BotWithdrawn}} to your bot's approval page. |
*At any time during the approvals process, you may withdraw your request by adding {{tl|BotWithdrawn}} to your bot's approval page. |
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|'''After the approvals process''' |
|'''After the approvals process''' |
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*After the trial edits have been reviewed and enough time has passed for any more discussion, a BAG member will approve or deny the request appropriately. |
*After the trial edits have been reviewed and enough time has passed for any more discussion, a BAG member will approve or deny the request appropriately. |
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