Qualitipedia:User Rights
User Rights are groups that can be assigned to users. They include staff rights (further described here), but this page focuses on non-staff rights.
* (IP users)
IP users do not have accounts. At this time they are allowed to edit, but this is not an inherent right - it may be removed if there is consistent IP abuse by bureaucrat discretion.
User
Users without any particular rights or roles. You start at this when you first register. It doesn't offer much over being an IP but allows you to set preferences and have a dedicated identity to build.
Autoconfirmed & confirmed
Autoconfirmed users can skip captcha and have access to various extra tools when it's clear they are no longer spammers.
If you are a legitimate user who doesn't edit often, you can request confirmed at the Staff noticeboard.
Bots
Bots are special users who are, well, bots, and authorized to do specific things. Generally something only technical admins worry about.
Autopatrolled
Autopatrolled is an advanced confirmation given to users who do some or all of the following:
- Make strong pages
- Consistently improve the content and grammar of pages
- Help the wiki's organization
- Make consistent and useful commentary
- Follow the rules to a high standard
- Suggest or create useful features for the wiki (templates, styling, etc)
They are expected to have a strong grasp of English, avoid poor content, keep up with how things are supposed to be and are receptive to feedback including disagreement or criticism. Warnings, immaturity or failure to follow the rules may cause someone to lose autopatrolled or never get it. Autopatrolled cannot be requested. It is given at Admin discretion.