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232:! This suite of pages documents common admin tasks and how to properly perform them. Administrative tools have been granted due to the trust the community has in you, so it's important you understand how they work before attempting to use them. Here you can learn about everything you can do, and some of the features you'll be able to test out in a safe environment without worry of causing disruption. Spending 15 or 20 minutes here may seem well worth it if it keeps you from ending up in the 70: 23: 137: 255:
Some of these pages will provide you with a way to practice using the tools in an environment that will not harm the encyclopedia. Others simply document what you are able to do and their best practices.
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do and their best practices. Here admins can learn how to exercise their tools properly before being set loose on the big, wide encyclopedia...
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applies to unused maintenance categories, such as empty dated maintenance categories for dates in the past
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Please note that as an operator of an account with administrative privileges, you should review your
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is currently open. Proposed decision is expected by 3 September 2024 for this case.
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to stay up to date with relevant discussions and technology changes.
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reviewed in return for reviewing a different editor's nomination.
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Index

administrators
Shortcuts
WP:ADMINGUIDE
WP:NAS

September 2024
RfC
criterion for speedy deletion
C4
request for comment
Notability (species)
subject-specific notability guideline
motion
remedies 5.1 and 5.2 of World War II and the history of Jews in Poland
My very best wishes
Remedy 3C
German war effort case
Cinderella157
suspended
Historical Elections
good article review circles
quid pro quo
GAN
Discuss
Subscribe
Archive
admins
village stocks
user account security
Administrators' newsletter

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