Hypixel SkyBlock Wiki:Staff/Introduction


 * -|Rollback=

This rank is an entry-point level staff user group. It grants the Rollback right, the right to quickly revert all edits by a given user to the last version before it.

Users with rollback rights also have the following technical rights:
 * Move pages without leaving redirects
 * Move Files
 * Autopatrol their edits

The descriptions below (from this line onwards) do not apply to users with Abuse Filter Bypass.

As Rollbacks are considered wiki staff, they have the ability to edit others user pages in accordance with the userpage editing policy. They are also exempt from most abuse filters. Optionally, they can opt in for moderating edits on RecentChanges.

Requirements

 * A fair number of helpful edits (usually more than 75 edits). This shows you're interested in helping the wiki.
 * Active - likely at least a month to show you're sticking around (assuming you've been making useful edits during that time).
 * Good intentions - The user in question does not have a history of vandalism or similar negative actions, or has shown they want to make up for it.
 * As with any other staff rank, maturity and overall good behavior are expected.
 * Although not necessary, having a history of counter-vandalism efforts increases your chance of getting accepted. This shows that you need the tools granted by and will use them.


 * -|Discussions Moderator=

This rank is a general staff user group for managing social activities on the wiki. Before requesting this rank, please be sure you are familiar with the Discussion guidelines and Comment guidelines.

Users with discussion moderator rights also have the following rights:
 * Removing and restoring threads and replies by any user
 * Closing and reopening threads
 * Manage Forum boards, and move threads from one board to another.
 * Deleting blog comments
 * Editing and deleting article comments
 * Moderating the Discussions feature, if enabled (Which is currently enabled on this wiki).
 * Moderating talk pages

Requirements

 * History of constructive/helpful posts, things such as blog posts, silly comments, troll edits, etc won't count.
 * Having a history of reporting bad posts to the Administrator's Noticeboard and moderating Social Activity greatly increases your chances.
 * Good degree of maturity and judgement skills
 * Currently actively participating in comments/discussions/message walls, and having been around for at least a month, to show your sticking around.
 * While not a requirement, good writing skills help your chances.
 * A fair number of constructive posts/comments (depends on the user, usually around 750+, this metric is not the entire reason users are promoted to this role).
 * Ability to properly communicate with other users


 * -|Content Moderator=

Before requesting this rank, please be sure you are familiar with the Deletion Policy and the Protection policy.

Users with content moderator rights also have the following rights:
 * Editing and moving fully protected pages (which includes the ability to edit the main page and its various transclusions)
 * Deleting and restoring pages and files
 * Managing content models of pages
 * Editing and moving protected files
 * Rollback
 * Rename files
 * Protecting and un-protecting pages
 * Moderating edits and making sure they comply with the MOS and maintain proper quality (which includes warning users, acting on this responsibility varies between each, some choose to do it more than others, and is not required to be done).

Requirements

 * Good grammar/writing skills
 * A good number of helpful edits, this does not include category edits (usually 400+, depends on the edit quality and how much they are helpful)
 * While not a requirement, having Wikitext/JS/CSS/Lua/HTML abilities greatly increases your chances.
 * A fair degree of maturity
 * Ability to properly communicate with other users (This is mainly used while discussing big article changes, and discussing warnings with other users, some may choose not to do).
 * History of good/helpful/constructive edits, things such as silly, nonsense, disruptive, or unneeded edits don't count.
 * History of moderating new pages, and reporting those that are unnecessary.
 * As such cases aren't common on this Wiki, it is recommended to at least link to other counter-disruption efforts done by you when applying for the rank, such as reporting vandals to the Administrator's Noticeboard, deleting comments & replies, reporting posts/comments, etc.
 * A fair period of activity to show you're sticking around (usually 1 month+, but exceptions are made if the user has exceptional abilities)


 * -|Code Editor=

A an active user with a large degree of technical expertise that is responsible for maintaining the wiki's templates, modules, System messages, CSS and JS pages, and gadgets. They are considerably more trusted than because they may modify sitewite JS. This rank is considered a stepping stone to for technically experienced users.

Users with code editor rights also have the following rights:
 * Manage CSS/JS Pages
 * Maintain Modules/Templates
 * Act as technical consultants on the wiki and discord
 * Ensure security of JS/High profile pages
 * Act as part of the wiki's technical team

Requirements
For a to be promoted, at least 2  or 3  must endorse the request.
 * Already a
 * Good record of knowledge with technical tasks (Which includes MediaWiki knowledge in general, also counts wikitext/CSS/JS/Lua/HTML skills)
 * Good editing skills
 * More than 300 edits
 * Good degree of activity
 * Signs of maturity and decision making abilities


 * -|Administrator=

An is a very highly trusted user who has the technical ability to do most actions on the wiki. are only appointed when a user has been around for a long time, and has had experience with being a staff member. They are considered guides for the community, and are supposed to solve most disputes on the wiki.

Users with administrator rights also have the following rights:
 * All rights of both and  user groups
 * Edit MediaWiki pages
 * Block/Unblock other users and themselves
 * Manage Abuse filters
 * View private Abuse filters
 * View details of Abuse Logs
 * Edit the communities skin and format
 * Add and remove the and  user groups.
 * Beside technical rights, they also are responsible for helping out other users, settling disputes, and acting as guides for the community.

Requirements
Before requesting this rank, please be sure you are familiar with the Blocking Policy, Deletion Policy and the Protection policy. Helpful Links:
 * Already a Moderator ( or ) or.
 * An active interest in helping out the wiki, such as reporting vandalism, properly using the tools granted.
 * Signs of maturity, impartial/unbiased judgement, kindness, willingness to help.
 * Not a requirement, but will help in the application for admin, already being a staff member on another wiki.
 * Not a requirement, but it is optimal that an upcoming admin has community support.
 * An admin's main role on a wiki is to block vandals, settle disputes between users, and be helpful to the community.
 * Therefore, showing great interest in related activites, such as reporting vandals/disruptive users is key.
 * Note: It is a very large jump, going from a Moderator to an Admin, if you are technically experienced, it is recommended to go for first.
 * At least 1 month tenure on the wiki as an active editor and good relations with most of the community and staff team. This is so the up and coming candidate knows the community well.
 * Assume good faith
 * Blocking users
 * Best practices for Administrators
 * Admins' how to guide

Note that all current active administrators must have at least an 80% majority on whether the user in question is eligible for admin-ship.


 * -|Bureaucrat=

are exceptionally trusted users who have shown prodigious skill with tools, or have been around for a long time and the community/staff team thinks they deserve it. They are responsible for keeping a wiki in running order, and general management duties on top of duties (described above). They may also ban users at will in reference to the Banning policy.

Users with bureaucrat rights also have the following rights:
 * Ability to grant the following groups:, , , , , and sometimes on some wikis.
 * Ability to remove the following groups:, , , , and

Note that all active bureaucrats must agree on any new bureaucrats.