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==[[Image:Admin mop.PNG|25px| ]]IP blocks/unblocks==

{{hatnote|[[User:192.0.2.16]] is a [[reserved IP address]] and will not be editing the encyclopedia. Note that it is also possible to [[mw:Help:Range blocks|block a range]] of IP addresses. This should be '''avoided at all times''', as this '''will''' cause collateral damage. It is suggested you discuss range blocks before making them, and if you aren't familiar with [[Classless Inter-Domain Routing|CIDR]] ranges, you shouldn't be making them.}}

[[User:192.0.2.16]] has been causing massive disruption today and has received warnings from {{tl|uw-vandalism1}} to {{tl|uw-vandalism4}}, yet she still continues her rampage. The IP needs to be blocked to stop any further disruption.

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For the purpose of these practice steps, please remove the {{tls|uw-ablock}} from 192.0.2.16's [[User talk:192.0.2.16|talk page]].

==[[Image:Admin mop.PNG|25px| ]]Blocking a range of IPs==

{{hatnote|More information at [[WP:RANGE]]}}

Sometimes disruption persists from a small range of IPs, where blocking each individually is ineffective. In such cases it may be feasible to perform a [[mw:Help:Range blocks|range block]]. This however this should be '''avoided at all times''', as this '''will''' cause collateral damage. It is suggested you discuss range blocks before making them, and if you aren't familiar with [[Classless Inter-Domain Routing|CIDR]] ranges, you shouldn't be making them.

Things to do '''before''' considering a range block:

* Ensure [[WP:NAS/P|page protection]] is not a viable alternative, for instance, if only one or two pages are affected.

* Check the contributions from the range and ensure there are not good-faith editors that will be blocked from editing.

Tools for computing the range of IPs:

* {{u|NativeForeigner}}'s [http://nativeforeigner.com/calc range calculator]

* [[toollabs:blockcalc|blockcalc]] on tool labs

Tools to check range contributions:

* Range calc gadget (recommended). Go to your [[Special:Preferences#mw-prefsection-gadgets|gadgets]] and enable "Allow /16, /24 and /27 – /32 CIDR ranges on Special:Contributions". From here you can go to [[Special:Contribs]] and enter the CIDR range in just as you would any user or IP. If you have [[WP:POPUPS]] turned on, you can hover over the "diff" links to verify you won't be blocking any constructive users

* [[toollabs:xtools/rangecontribs|xtools]]

* {{u|HelloAnnyong}}'s [[toollabs:rangecontrib|rangecontrib tool]]

Blocking ranges works much the same way as you would block any IP, except you provide the CIDR range. If you feel a range block is warranted but are uncomfortable doing it yourself, you may wish to contact one of the admins in [[:Category:Wikipedia administrators willing to make range blocks]].

==[[Image:Admin mop.PNG|25px| ]]Username blocks/unblocks==