Halopedia:Administrators

Introduction to Administrators
Different users have access to different functions of the site. While anyone can do most things on the site, including reading and editing, administrators are trusted users that can access a few additional functions.


 * Deleting and undeleting pages and page histories. Administrators can also delete uploaded files, but cannot undelete them.
 * Locking (protecting) a page so it can not be edited or renamed by users without admin rights.
 * Blocking IP addresses or user names from editing; and very quick "rollback" of undesirable edits.
 * Editing the interface by changing system messages and skins (editing MediaWiki files).

These functions are solely for housekeeping for keeping Wikia wikis nice and tidy. The community does look to administrators to perform the essential chores that require the extra access administrators are entrusted with. However, otherwise, administrators are perfectly the same as other users, and are expected to be well-tempered in all respects.

Can I become an Administrator?
Administrators are selected on an as-needed basis only. As Halopedia grows, more administrators may be needed to assist in its operation. Administrator positions can be filled via Requests for Adminship.

What can Administrators not do?
Administrators should not use their administrator powers to settle editing disputes; for example, to lock a page on a version he or she prefers in an editing dispute that isn't vandalism. Administrator powers should be used to help keep the wiki clear of vandalism, spam, and users who make malicious edits, but not for simple disagreements between users acting in good faith. Idealy an admin shouldn't be considered "in charge". The ideal admin is just someone who is trusted to have a few extra buttons and to use them for the benefit of the Wikia community.

Current

 * Dragonclaws
 * ED
 * Guesty-Persony-Thingy
 * Manticore
 * RelentlessRecusant


 * Angela, Splarka, and several others are Wikia staff who frequently visit Halopedia. They have sysop rights to every wiki in the network. See this category for a complete list of Wikia staff. NOTE: Please do not message them about local issues. The above local administrators will deal with local problems.

Former

 * Buz - Inactive since November 2004
 * AgentSeethroo - Inactive since July 2006
 * Porplemontage - Inactive since August 2006
 * Esemono - Inactive since March 2007

Administrator Help Guide

 * For administrators and bureaucrats only. See the administrators' how-to guide for a complete guide on using administrator functions.


 * Special:Blockip - block a username or IP address (sysop, bureaucrat)
 * Special:DeletedContributions - access a deleted page's history (sysop, bureaucrat)
 * Special:Giverollback - give/revoke "rollback" access to users (bureaucrat)
 * Special:Makesysop - give "administrator" access to users (bureaucrat)