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Administrator instructions

If you suspect sock puppetry by an administrator, or if you need to submit off-wiki evidence for some other reason, you must email the CheckUser team to open an investigation. Private information, emails, logs, and other sensitive evidence must not be posted on Wikipedia. All evidence related to a sockpuppet investigation must otherwise be posted on the designated page.
What is a sockpuppet?

This page is for requesting that we investigate whether two or more Wikipedia accounts are being abusively operated by the same person.

Before opening an investigation, you need good reason to suspect sock puppetry.

  1. Evidence is required. When you open the investigation, you must immediately provide evidence that the suspected sock puppets are connected. The evidence will need to include diffs of edits that suggest the accounts are connected. (This requirement is waived if the edits in question are deleted; in this case just provide the names of the pages that the accounts have been editing.)
  2. You must provide this evidence in a clear way. Vaguely worded submissions will not be investigated. You need to actually show why your suspicion that the accounts are connected is reasonable.

Investigations are conducted by a clerk, who will compare the accounts' behaviour and determine whether they are probably connected; this is a behavioural evidence investigation. Upon request, investigations can also be conducted by a CheckUser, who can look at the physical location of the accounts (and other technical data) in order to determine how likely it is they are connected; this is a technical evidence investigation.

Due to Wikipedia's CheckUser policy, CheckUsers will conduct a technical investigation only if clear, behavioural evidence of sock puppetry is also submitted; if you ask for technical evidence to be looked at but do not provide behavioural evidence, the investigation may not be allowed to proceed. Additionally, CheckUsers will not publicly connect an account with an IP address per the privacy policy except in extremely rare circumstances.

How to open an investigation:

To open an investigation (or case), enter the user name (or if there isn't one, IP address) of the oldest-created account (the "sockmaster"), or the previous case name, in the box below, then click "Submit". Note: Do not include "User:" or any other commentary.

For example, if the case name is about User:John Doe or a prior case was at Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/John Doe, you should enter John Doe in the box below.

You will then be taken to another page containing a form you must complete to open the investigation. The process for opening a subsequent investigation on the same user is the same as for creating a new case. Again, do not include "User:" in any of the sock or ip fields.

If you also wish a CheckUser to investigate, change |checkuser=no to |checkuser=yes in the edit box on the next page and explain why you are requesting it.

Note: You can also open an investigation using Twinkle if you are autoconfirmed. After installing Twinkle, an "ARV" option will appear in the "TW" tab on any user, user talk, or user contributions page. Clicking on this option and selecting either "Sockpuppeteer" or "Sockpuppet" will allow you to fill in a few simple fields to file a report. The report will be automatically formatted for you.

If you are an anonymous (IP address) editor, and the case page is protected or does not exist, please click "show" to the right and use the box below

Cases currently listed at SPI

Investigation Status Date filed Last user to edit case timestamp Last clerk/checkuser to edit case timestamp
Jimmysonoma Relisted 2018-10-01 14:25 UTC GeneralizationsAreBad 2018-11-18 05:03 UTC GeneralizationsAreBad 2018-11-18 05:03 UTC
Upendra Dhuriya CU completed 2018-08-21 08:24 UTC DeltaQuad 2018-09-28 04:50 UTC DeltaQuad 2018-09-28 04:50 UTC
Harsh7agl CU completed 2018-10-05 08:39 UTC Bbb23 2018-10-16 23:17 UTC Bbb23 2018-10-16 23:17 UTC
Categorica CU completed 2018-10-11 04:15 UTC Bbb23 2018-10-22 13:47 UTC Bbb23 2018-10-22 13:47 UTC
Annasdottir CU completed 2018-10-11 19:48 UTC Yunshui 2018-10-17 13:45 UTC Yunshui 2018-10-17 13:45 UTC
Everlearningonline CU completed 2018-10-12 00:06 UTC TonyBallioni 2018-11-02 16:39 UTC TonyBallioni 2018-11-02 16:39 UTC
Shiwam Kumar Sriwastaw CU completed 2018-10-13 17:50 UTC GSS 2018-11-15 06:07 UTC GeneralizationsAreBad 2018-11-06 01:01 UTC
LittleDipper CU completed 2018-10-18 01:59 UTC Hrodvarsson 2018-10-27 00:19 UTC Berean Hunter 2018-10-18 04:10 UTC
Artistseries CU completed 2018-10-18 02:30 UTC SamHolt6 2018-10-25 13:51 UTC Bbb23 2018-10-20 14:57 UTC
Bakertwinedits CU completed 2018-10-22 11:47 UTC AGK 2018-10-23 19:35 UTC AGK 2018-10-23 19:35 UTC
Alysiacaringi CU completed 2018-10-23 22:02 UTC Alysiacaringi 2018-11-02 19:44 UTC Berean Hunter 2018-10-25 23:53 UTC
Afuganantik CU completed 2018-10-23 23:34 UTC Bbb23 2018-10-29 13:31 UTC Bbb23 2018-10-29 13:31 UTC
KaranSharma0445 CU completed 2018-10-26 09:48 UTC Berean Hunter 2018-11-15 08:12 UTC Berean Hunter 2018-11-15 08:12 UTC
Maniiminhas CU completed 2018-10-28 10:34 UTC TonyBallioni 2018-10-28 13:49 UTC TonyBallioni 2018-10-28 13:49 UTC
Dimpletisha CU completed 2018-10-31 03:13 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-04 16:20 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-04 16:20 UTC
Itsmukeshhere CU completed 2018-10-31 13:55 UTC Berean Hunter 2018-11-03 16:23 UTC Berean Hunter 2018-11-03 16:23 UTC
Nkeerthana29 CU completed 2018-11-02 10:10 UTC AGK 2018-11-02 17:39 UTC AGK 2018-11-02 17:39 UTC
Nudlavirkid CU completed 2018-11-02 11:37 UTC Berean Hunter 2018-11-02 16:34 UTC Berean Hunter 2018-11-02 16:34 UTC
MB298 CU completed 2018-11-03 04:14 UTC Berean Hunter 2018-11-03 12:01 UTC Berean Hunter 2018-11-03 12:01 UTC
Bekeke1 CU completed 2018-11-05 09:03 UTC AGK 2018-11-07 20:02 UTC AGK 2018-11-07 20:02 UTC
Hellishscrubber CU completed 2018-11-06 03:54 UTC UW Dawgs 2018-11-07 19:58 UTC TonyBallioni 2018-11-06 18:07 UTC
Hassan Guy CU completed 2018-11-06 06:00 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-08 13:24 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-08 13:24 UTC
Biar122 CU completed 2018-11-07 19:30 UTC AGK 2018-11-07 20:14 UTC AGK 2018-11-07 20:14 UTC
Micha Jo CU completed 2018-11-09 15:56 UTC Guerillero 2018-11-16 05:44 UTC Guerillero 2018-11-16 05:44 UTC
Mikefarrington11 CU completed 2018-11-12 16:44 UTC Jytdog 2018-11-13 18:05 UTC Berean Hunter 2018-11-12 20:03 UTC
Cks1874 CU completed 2018-11-15 05:10 UTC Berean Hunter 2018-11-15 12:42 UTC Berean Hunter 2018-11-15 12:42 UTC
Rtjfan Open 2018-10-01 21:48 UTC CLCStudent 2018-11-18 15:04 UTC TonyBallioni 2018-11-07 13:12 UTC
Asghar Adam Open 2018-10-03 11:56 UTC SuperMarioMan 2018-11-18 16:11 UTC Bbb23 2018-10-03 13:22 UTC
Faridullah zargy Open 2018-10-13 17:29 UTC SkyGazer 512 2018-11-18 15:01 UTC Sro23 2018-11-10 23:53 UTC
Oanabay04 Open 2018-10-19 21:11 UTC Theinstantmatrix 2018-11-11 10:37 UTC Sro23 2018-11-10 23:53 UTC
Billy Liakopoulos Open 2018-10-21 17:30 UTC SkyGazer 512 2018-11-18 15:01 UTC Sro23 2018-11-13 12:45 UTC
RafikiSykes Open 2018-10-21 17:32 UTC SuperMarioMan 2018-11-18 16:11 UTC Sir Sputnik 2018-11-18 15:44 UTC
Steven02511 Open 2018-10-22 21:53 UTC Praxidicae 2018-11-14 19:26 UTC There'sNoTime 2018-11-09 22:18 UTC
Gforst Open 2018-10-25 05:01 UTC Zzuuzz 2018-11-16 11:56 UTC Zzuuzz 2018-11-16 11:56 UTC
TYPE54 Open 2018-10-26 07:46 UTC Zzuuzz 2018-11-10 15:55 UTC Zzuuzz 2018-11-10 15:55 UTC
Kashmirwindow Open 2018-10-27 10:22 UTC Shellwood 2018-11-15 10:51 UTC Yunshui 2018-11-12 09:21 UTC
Ashkalaan Open 2018-11-01 10:52 UTC GSS 2018-11-12 18:01 UTC Sro23 2018-11-10 23:59 UTC
68.228.81.115 Open 2018-11-01 20:08 UTC 125.166.121.105 2018-11-19 10:29 UTC
2602:306:cc80:5d90:e09c:44b4:8766:81ce Open 2018-11-06 05:06 UTC Theinstantmatrix 2018-11-11 10:34 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-06 16:49 UTC
Kushalmoharaz Open 2018-11-07 18:49 UTC HickoryOughtShirt?4 2018-11-15 00:08 UTC
Menj Open 2018-11-08 16:27 UTC GSS 2018-11-16 14:27 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-08 16:27 UTC
Abhinand1234 Open 2018-11-08 18:08 UTC Zzuuzz 2018-11-10 18:10 UTC Zzuuzz 2018-11-10 18:10 UTC
Kaufman1111 Open 2018-11-10 09:05 UTC L235 2018-11-10 09:05 UTC L235 2018-11-10 09:05 UTC
Duan05 Open 2018-11-11 14:19 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-16 14:29 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-16 14:29 UTC
Pank851988 Open 2018-11-11 18:09 UTC Zzuuzz 2018-11-11 18:09 UTC Zzuuzz 2018-11-11 18:09 UTC
YoungDylan Open 2018-11-12 18:06 UTC Sportsfan77777 2018-11-18 17:17 UTC
Vukhudo Open 2018-11-13 14:15 UTC GSS 2018-11-16 14:27 UTC Zzuuzz 2018-11-16 11:56 UTC
CindyRoleder Open 2018-11-14 13:59 UTC Sjö 2018-11-19 12:06 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-16 14:29 UTC
Abhishek4889 Open 2018-11-15 10:56 UTC GSS 2018-11-15 10:56 UTC
Dopenguins Open 2018-11-16 23:01 UTC Dl2000 2018-11-16 23:01 UTC
Bosnipedian Open 2018-11-17 08:44 UTC Vanjagenije 2018-11-18 16:22 UTC Vanjagenije 2018-11-18 16:22 UTC
Samrat Singh Jaunpur Open 2018-11-17 20:19 UTC Uanfala 2018-11-17 20:19 UTC
AdnanAliAfzal Open 2018-11-18 15:09 UTC Flooded with them hundreds 2018-11-18 15:09 UTC
JoshuSasori Open 2018-11-18 16:13 UTC Sir Sputnik 2018-11-18 22:24 UTC Sir Sputnik 2018-11-18 22:24 UTC
Pka123 Open 2018-11-18 18:43 UTC Power~enwiki 2018-11-18 18:47 UTC
Hritik89 Open 2018-11-18 22:30 UTC Fayenatic london 2018-11-19 08:46 UTC
Pmr99 Open 2018-11-19 08:08 UTC Longhair 2018-11-19 08:08 UTC
Tezeract2010 Open 2018-11-19 08:48 UTC Zinnober9 2018-11-19 08:48 UTC
Anurag 1998 Open 2018-11-19 09:16 UTC Jake Brockman 2018-11-19 09:16 UTC
Rectify 54 Open 2018-11-19 11:40 UTC Grandpallama 2018-11-19 11:40 UTC
Mrashid364 More info req. 2018-09-27 22:30 UTC Kashmiri 2018-11-01 09:44 UTC Vanjagenije 2018-11-01 08:37 UTC
Littlemixfan! More info req. 2018-11-11 04:25 UTC Vanjagenije 2018-11-14 19:07 UTC Vanjagenije 2018-11-14 19:07 UTC
NORTHCLICK More info req. 2018-11-14 18:59 UTC Barkeep49 2018-11-14 20:02 UTC Vanjagenije 2018-11-14 19:02 UTC
Danieleb82 Declined 2018-11-05 14:45 UTC TonyBallioni 2018-11-12 00:50 UTC TonyBallioni 2018-11-12 00:50 UTC
Lurulu Declined (CU) 2018-11-03 19:43 UTC TonyBallioni 2018-11-03 21:04 UTC TonyBallioni 2018-11-03 21:04 UTC
Praguegirl Declined (CU) 2018-11-06 15:58 UTC Vanamonde93 2018-11-18 06:05 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-18 01:52 UTC
Js833905 Declined (CU) 2018-11-11 04:53 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-11 15:08 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-11 15:08 UTC
Ufufcguc Declined (CU) 2018-11-14 02:16 UTC TonyBallioni 2018-11-14 03:54 UTC TonyBallioni 2018-11-14 03:54 UTC
Raju Adhikari Declined (CU) 2018-11-14 09:15 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-14 12:40 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-14 12:40 UTC
Saadsalman90 On hold 2018-11-08 13:59 UTC Muhandes 2018-11-09 08:56 UTC Sir Sputnik 2018-11-08 15:50 UTC
User-4488 On hold (CU) 2018-11-15 22:50 UTC Berean Hunter 2018-11-16 10:55 UTC Berean Hunter 2018-11-16 10:55 UTC
Binod Basnet On hold (CU) 2018-11-19 10:53 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-19 14:17 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-19 14:17 UTC
Lisarobrien Closed 2018-09-21 04:49 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-12 14:50 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-12 14:50 UTC
Dhirenmb Closed 2018-09-24 10:52 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-12 14:54 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-12 14:54 UTC
Pastorflex Closed 2018-09-26 17:47 UTC TonyBallioni 2018-11-15 04:36 UTC TonyBallioni 2018-11-15 04:36 UTC
Creativefinch Closed 2018-10-05 21:42 UTC TonyBallioni 2018-11-13 06:07 UTC TonyBallioni 2018-11-13 06:07 UTC
JimKrause Closed 2018-10-06 17:19 UTC Vanjagenije 2018-11-15 20:49 UTC Vanjagenije 2018-11-15 20:49 UTC
Conrailman4122 Closed 2018-10-11 22:23 UTC Ponyo 2018-11-14 20:03 UTC Ponyo 2018-11-14 20:03 UTC
Boyhoodjams Closed 2018-10-13 17:50 UTC MusikBot 2018-11-14 22:40 UTC Deskana 2018-11-14 22:31 UTC
Cool antonio Closed 2018-10-18 21:33 UTC GeneralizationsAreBad 2018-11-16 21:27 UTC GeneralizationsAreBad 2018-11-16 21:27 UTC
Tazlinc1 Closed 2018-10-27 11:50 UTC L235 2018-11-18 06:21 UTC L235 2018-11-18 06:21 UTC
RamKaran Parjapati Closed 2018-11-03 18:03 UTC Vanjagenije 2018-11-14 19:14 UTC Vanjagenije 2018-11-14 19:14 UTC
Middayexpress Closed 2018-11-04 11:41 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-19 02:12 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-19 02:12 UTC
Slowking4 Closed 2018-11-04 17:32 UTC Guerillero 2018-11-18 17:26 UTC Guerillero 2018-11-18 17:26 UTC
Buzzy anslem Closed 2018-11-05 18:15 UTC GeneralizationsAreBad 2018-11-16 21:22 UTC GeneralizationsAreBad 2018-11-16 21:22 UTC
Marquis de la Eirron Closed 2018-11-09 15:22 UTC Sro23 2018-11-14 21:44 UTC Sro23 2018-11-14 21:44 UTC
Branflakes452701 Closed 2018-11-10 12:51 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-18 21:21 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-18 21:21 UTC
Liamasquithjp00 Closed 2018-11-11 22:49 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-12 20:46 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-12 20:46 UTC
Sander.v.Ginkel Closed 2018-11-12 00:43 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-13 00:25 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-13 00:25 UTC
Ramamanineha Closed 2018-11-12 14:40 UTC Vanjagenije 2018-11-14 12:56 UTC Vanjagenije 2018-11-14 12:56 UTC
TexasTerror Closed 2018-11-14 01:37 UTC RoySmith 2018-11-17 02:31 UTC Vanjagenije 2018-11-14 12:54 UTC
Snehamagapu Closed 2018-11-15 12:01 UTC Vanjagenije 2018-11-18 20:43 UTC Vanjagenije 2018-11-18 20:43 UTC
Brandon5015 Closed 2018-11-16 05:16 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-19 00:11 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-19 00:11 UTC
Belived7666 Closed 2018-11-16 14:33 UTC Sir Sputnik 2018-11-16 17:25 UTC Sir Sputnik 2018-11-16 17:25 UTC
My Royal Young Closed 2018-11-16 18:31 UTC Zzuuzz 2018-11-16 18:37 UTC Zzuuzz 2018-11-16 18:37 UTC
Pakistanpedia Closed 2018-11-16 20:48 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-17 00:28 UTC Bbb23 2018-11-17 00:28 UTC
Xgates2017 Closed 2018-11-17 04:44 UTC Vanjagenije 2018-11-18 20:42 UTC Vanjagenije 2018-11-18 20:42 UTC
Arthur Brum Closed 2018-11-17 07:04 UTC Sir Sputnik 2018-11-17 14:50 UTC Sir Sputnik 2018-11-17 14:50 UTC
EmSixTeen Closed 2018-11-17 08:33 UTC Sir Sputnik 2018-11-18 22:26 UTC Sir Sputnik 2018-11-18 22:26 UTC
Sarojupreti Closed 2018-11-17 16:42 UTC Sir Sputnik 2018-11-18 22:23 UTC Sir Sputnik 2018-11-18 22:23 UTC

Quick CheckUser requests

Use this section to request checkuser information relating to a situation that does not involve sock puppetry. You could use this section to request, for example:
  • Underlying IPs of an account, where the autoblock has expired or been ineffective.
  • Collateral damage checks for the informed hardblocking of IPs or ranges.
  • IP block exemption checks before granting IPBE (or to verify it is being used constructively).

For threats of harm (to self or others) you must email emergency@wikimedia.org (see the threats of harm page) and not use this page. Requests to investigate and confirm sockpuppetry should be listed in the sockpuppet section above, and not here (such requests will be summarily removed).

To make a request here, copy the following template and paste it to the end of this section (quick link to edit) – replacing "header" with an informative title, and adding underneath the template any relevant information – then sign using "~~~~", preview, and click "save".

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