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action=unblock

(main | unblock)
  • This module requires read rights.
  • This module requires write rights.
  • This module only accepts POST requests.
  • Source: MediaWiki
  • License: GPL-2.0-or-later

Unblock a user.

Parameters:
id

ID of the block to unblock (obtained through list=blocks). Cannot be used together with user or userid.

Type: integer
user

Username, IP address or IP address range to unblock. Cannot be used together with id or userid.

userid

User ID to unblock. Cannot be used together with id or user.

Type: integer
reason

Reason for unblock.

Default: (empty)
tags

Change tags to apply to the entry in the block log.

Values (separate with | or alternative):
token

A "csrf" token retrieved from action=query&meta=tokens

This parameter is required.