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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+

Unblock a user.

Parameters:
id

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

Type: integer
user

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

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.