Template:User:Applemasterexpert/FAQ

'''Q: How can I disable anon editing in the wiki? '''

A: If you are an admin of the wiki, you can disable anon editing via Special:WikiFeatures.

'''Q: I found vandalism in the wiki! Where should I report the user?'''

A: First, check to see if the local admin is active in the wiki. You can do this by going to Special:ListAdmins. If they are active, please notify them. If not, then report vandalism in the VSTF Wiki vandalism page. Feel free to revert vandalism yourself, but mass vandalism should be left to VSTF or local admin to prevent recent change flood.

For crosswiki vandalism, that should be reported to the VSTF.

Q: How can I enable discussions in the wiki?

A: to enable them!

Q: I can't even add a category into a page!

A: In source mode, ensure that the gallery tags (usually) are to be closed. Unclosed gallery tag is the most common reason why category cannot be added in the wiki.

'''Q: You have blocked me in your wiki? How can I appeal my block?'''

A: Most of the time when you are blocked, I have stated a valid reason why I have decided to ban you from my wiki. If you believe that the reasoning is false, or if you think I might have blocked you in error, you are more than welcome to notify me at my CC wall. Harassment in my wall or any inappropriate behavior or actions will not make me unblock you anytime soon.

'''Q: There are no active admins and I would desire to be one! How can I be one?'''

A: You can adopt the wiki to gain admin and bureaucrat rights. However, inactive wikis are more likely to be closed, so it's advised for you to edit a Wiki where there are at least mild popularity.

Q: I can't create a js page in my wiki!

A: Most likely, it means that your wiki have not been enabled custom JavaScript. to enable it for you. If this answer is incorrect, ask me in my wall or ask in the Forum board for further help!

'''Q: Editing on mobile is inconvenient! Is there a way to make editing more comfortable on mobile?'''

A: MobileEditor. BOOM!

Q: How can I delete my account?

A: Fandom cannot delete accounts, but rather disable them. To disable your account, go to Special:CloseMyAccount. Beware of the consequences about disabling your account.

Q: How can I rename my account?

A: Fandom only allows you to rename your account once. After that, it's final. Go to Special:UserRenameTool for renaming your account.

Q: How can I enable achievements in my wiki?

A: !

Q: I found a bad advertisement that needs to be reported!

A: Please and explain clearly what you saw and why that ad needs to be removed.

Q: Who global blocked me?

A: if you believe the block is an error. Thanks. It's never a good idea to sock to get around a global block.

'''Q: I want to be unblocked on a wiki! '''

A: Appeal your block in their CC wall. It's advised to be civil if you want to increase your chance to get unblocked. If the admin refuses to unblock you, you should edit in another community. Read this blog post for more information of how to get unblocked.

'''Q: A user is constantly socking in my wiki! '''

A: You can try and go to the VSTF Wiki and ask if they can add range blocks in your wiki. Otherwise: revert, block, ignore.

'''Q: Okay, I'm trying to adopt a wiki. But I am blocked harshly on a wiki where the admin abuses their power! Does this alter my adoption?'''

A: Haha. No. Unjustified or invalid blocks do not count toward your adoption request, so don't worry about that. Otherwise, wait until your block expires, if the block is justified or valid. Then, you are eligible to adopt.

Q: I wanted to report underage users!

A: You are under no obligation to report underage users. If you want, however, and provide links (screenshot is not a reliable source) as a proof. Underage users should not be assumed; only revealed underage users can be proven to be disabled.

Q: How can I change my username?

A: Username can be changed once and only once on Fandom. Go to Special:UserRenameTool to change your name. After that, changing username is no longer possible.

'''Q: I am a new editor at Fandom! How can I start?'''

A: Help:Contents should get you started.

Q: Where is my wiki?

A: Special:UserActivity displays all of the wikis that you have been contributed.