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== How to maintain the wiki == | == How to maintain the wiki == | ||
==== Deleting pages ==== | ==== Deleting pages ==== | ||
To Delete a page, click More next to the search bar, and select Delete. Try to provide a reason for deleting an article. You can also use [[Special:DeletePage | To Delete a page, click More next to the search bar, and select Delete. Try to provide a reason for deleting an article. You can also use [[Special:DeletePage]] | ||
See [[:Category:Suggested for Deletion]] for articles that's been requested for deletion. Don't delete every page added to this category, because many articles are added by accident or because a page suggested for Deletion is transcluded onto it. Just remove the category from those pages. | See [[:Category:Suggested for Deletion]] for articles that's been requested for deletion. Don't delete every page added to this category, because many articles are added by accident or because a page suggested for Deletion is transcluded onto it. Just remove the category from those pages. | ||
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Patrol edits to mark them as safe for the wiki. In the Difference page of unpatrolled edits, simply click '''Mark as patrolled''' under the edit. | Patrol edits to mark them as safe for the wiki. In the Difference page of unpatrolled edits, simply click '''Mark as patrolled''' under the edit. | ||
Use [[Special: | Use [[Special:Recentchanges]] to see edits. | ||
==== Protect pages ==== | ==== Protect pages ==== | ||
Revision as of 12:40, 25 October 2023
Maintainers use special access and tools to maintain the wiki.
Special Maintenance pages can be found here: Special:SpecialPages.
Roles and purpose
Maintainers perform wiki maintenance in general, including:
- Delete pages marked for deletion.
- Revert vandalism.
- Patrol edits.
- Protect pages.
Maintainers have no special activity requirements.
How to maintain the wiki
Deleting pages
To Delete a page, click More next to the search bar, and select Delete. Try to provide a reason for deleting an article. You can also use Special:DeletePage
See Category:Suggested for Deletion for articles that's been requested for deletion. Don't delete every page added to this category, because many articles are added by accident or because a page suggested for Deletion is transcluded onto it. Just remove the category from those pages.
Patrol edits
Patrol edits to mark them as safe for the wiki. In the Difference page of unpatrolled edits, simply click Mark as patrolled under the edit.
Use Special:Recentchanges to see edits.
Protect pages
If an article is a frequent target of vandalism, you can Protect it. Click More next to the search bar and select Protect. Then, select Allow for autoconfirmed users, and Confirm. Only Protect frequently edited pages that are often the subject of vandalism or are important in some other way.
Don't use any other user level without checking with an administrator first.
See Special:ProtectedPages for a list of protected pages.