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Read this first

This is the place to request sockpuppet checks and other investigations requiring access to the Checkuser privilege. Checkuser is a last resort for difficult cases. Whenever possible, use other methods first. Possible alternatives are listed below.

Acceptable requests

Code	Situation	Solution, requirements
A	Blatant attack or vandalism accounts, need IP block	Submit new section at #Requests for IP check, below
B	Evading blocks, bans and remedies issued by arbitration committee	Submit case subpage, including link to closed arb case
C	Ongoing, serious pattern vandalism with many incidents	Submit case subpage, including diffs
D	Vote fraud, closed vote, fraud affects outcome	Submit case subpage, including link to closed vote
E	3RR violation using sockpuppets	Submit case subpage, including diffs of violation
F	Evading blocks, bans and remedies issued by community	Submit case subpage, including link to evidence of remedy
G	Does not fit above, but you believe check needed	Submit case subpage, briefly summarize and justify

Unacceptable requests

Situation	Solution
Obvious, disruptive sock puppet	Block, no checkuser needed
Disruptive "throwaway" account used only for a few edits	Block, no checkuser needed
Checkuser on yourself to "prove your innocence"	Such requests are rarely accepted, please do not ask
Related to ongoing arbitration case	Request checkuser on the arbitration case pages
Vote fraud, ongoing vote	Wait until vote closes before listing, or post at Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets
Vote fraud, closed vote, did not affect outcome	List at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents or Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets
Other disruption of articles	List at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents or Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets
Open proxy, IP address already known	List at Wikipedia:WikiProject on open proxies
You want access to the checkuser tool yourself	Contact the arbitration committee, but such access is granted rarely or by invitation only

General procedure

If submitting a new case subpage, use the inputbox below; if adding to an existing case subpage, see WP:RFCU/P#Repeat requests.
Choose one code letter that best fits your request. Provide evidence such as diff links as required or requested. Note that some code letters inherently require specific evidence.
When listing suspected accounts or IP addresses, use the {{checkuser}} or {{checkip}} templates. Please do not use this template in a section header.
Sign your request.

Specific procedure

Checkuser clerks assist with maintenance of the page but do not directly respond to checkuser requests. If you need help, post at Wikipedia talk:Requests for checkuser.
You may add your request to the top of the #Outstanding requests section, by adding {{Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser/Case/CASENAMEHERE}}. If you do not, clerks should check for pages in Category:Checkuser requests to be listed and will do this for you.
In many cases, the privacy policy does not allow us to make a check that has the effect of revealing IP addresses.
More procedures at Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser/Procedures.

After submitting a request

Responses will be brief in order to comply with Wikipedia's privacy policy.
Due to technical factors, results are not always clear.
Check back regularly to see the outcome of your request.
Checkusers and clerks do not generally issue blocks. You may need to do this yourself or submit a request at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents.
Case subpages are typically archived several days after a checkuser responds.

Privacy violation?

If you feel that a checkuser has led to a violation of the Wikimedia Foundation privacy policy regarding yourself, please refer the case to the Ombudsman commission.

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File a Checkuser Request

Cases are created on subpages of Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser/Case.
If you require help or advice, ask at Wikipedia talk:Requests for checkuser.

If a case subpage already exists, edit the existing page instead, either adding to the currently open section (if the case is not yet archived) or adding a new section to the top (if the case has been archived). When editing an existing case, be sure to list it here or add Category:Checkuser requests to be listed to the subpage.

If creating a new case subpage, add the name of the main account (or "puppetmaster", not the sockpuppet!) in the box below. Leave out the "User:" prefix. Do not remove the text in the box, add the name to the end only (that is, append the name to the existing text). Then press "Request a checkuser" and you will be taken to a page where you can fill out the request.

Example: if you want to request a checkuser on User:John Doe, enter the text:
Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser/Case/John Doe

Indicators
Request completed:
Confirmed	Likely
Possible	Unlikely
Unrelated	Inconclusive
IP blocked	Stale
Completed
Request declined:
Declined	Unnecessary
Checkuser is not for fishing	Rejected
Checkuser is not a crystal ball
Information:
Additional information needed	Deferred to
Note:
Clerk actions:
Clerk assistance required:	Clerk note:
Delisted	Relisted