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<languages/>{{shortcut|TW:CHK|TW:CHECK|TW:CU}} | <languages/>{{shortcut|TW:CHK|TW:CHECK|TW:CU}} | ||
'''CheckUser''' is a [[Special:CheckUser|restricted special page]] | '''CheckUser''' is a [[Special:CheckUser|restricted special page]] that is fully available only to stewards and system administrators. CheckUser allows authorized users to check and view what IP addresses have been used by user accounts – data which is normally hidden. They can also view some other technical information about browsers and user clients. | ||
A log of CheckUser actions is [[Special:CheckUserLog|kept privately]]. Due to the sensitivity of the tool, Checkuser rights will not be granted to any non-stewards or sysadmins except under exceptional circumstances. Administrators, however, can test the tool on their own account and IP address only. | A log of CheckUser actions is [[Special:CheckUserLog|kept privately]]. Due to the sensitivity of the tool, Checkuser rights will not be granted to any non-stewards or sysadmins except under exceptional circumstances. Administrators, however, can test the tool on their own account and IP address only. | ||
{{user rights}} | {{user rights}} | ||
Revision as of 01:38, 26 January 2024
CheckUser is a restricted special page that is fully available only to stewards and system administrators. CheckUser allows authorized users to check and view what IP addresses have been used by user accounts – data which is normally hidden. They can also view some other technical information about browsers and user clients.
A log of CheckUser actions is kept privately. Due to the sensitivity of the tool, Checkuser rights will not be granted to any non-stewards or sysadmins except under exceptional circumstances. Administrators, however, can test the tool on their own account and IP address only. Template:User rights