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Welcome to the request an account page
This page is for requesting a Wikipedia account be created for you in the event that you are unable to create one yourself using the account creation page.


Being unable to create an account for yourself is typically due to:

  • Having trouble or being unable to see or complete the required CAPTCHA image verification step.
  • Choosing a username that is too similar to an existing username (in these cases, an account creator can approve the creation of similar usernames if certain criteria are met).
  • Using a shared IP address or network connection (such as a public, school, or enterprise network) that has been blocked from editing Wikipedia, restricting you from creating an account yourself.
  • Matching certain blacklisted criteria.