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'''Administrators''' (commonly known as '''sysops''' or '''admins''') on the [[AoPS Wiki]] have certain powers which are not granted to ordinary users.  
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'''Administrators''' (commonly known as '''sysops''' or '''admins''') on the [[AoPS Wiki]] have special privileges that are not granted to ordinary users.
  
 
== Admin Abilities ==
 
== Admin Abilities ==
  
Administrators have easy one-click rollback abilities to revert the previous user's moves; however, the rollback ability is generally only used to revert vandalism. If the revert is of a legitimate edit, then no useful edit summary is left and the revert may be seen as abusage of admin powers.  
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Administrators have powerful one-click rollback abilities, allowing them to quickly revert the previous user’s edits. This rollback function is typically used to revert vandalism. If a rollback is made to undo a legitimate edit, however, it’s important that an appropriate edit summary is provided to avoid misuse of admin privileges.
  
They have the power to permanently delete articles beyond the average user's ability to restore, though administrators can restore these deleted articles. As a direct result, they can also move articles to the location of other already-existing articles by simply deleting the other one.
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Admins also have the ability to permanently delete articles, and they can restore deleted pages when necessary. Additionally, administrators can move articles, even replacing existing ones by deleting the target page beforehand.
  
Administrators have access to [[Special:UnwatchedPages]], a list containing all of the articles on the wiki which aren't being watched by users. This is to minimize the amount of damage that can be potentially done by a vandal. Sysops also have access to certain other special pages.
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Administrators can access [[Special:UnwatchedPages]], a list of articles that are not being monitored by any users. This helps minimize potential damage caused by vandals. They also have access to other special pages designed for site maintenance.
  
There is also a protection ability in which articles subject to vandalism or other disputes can be locked from editing. Articles can be semi-protected, which bans new users from editing that article. They can also be fully-protected, which then only lets other sysops to edit. There are similar protection abilities against page moves to prevent page-move vandalism.  
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Another key ability is page protection. Articles subject to frequent vandalism or disputes can be locked to prevent editing. Administrators can semi-protect pages, restricting editing to registered users (banning new users from editing those pages). They can also fully protect pages, restricting editing to other administrators only. Similar protections are available for preventing page moves to guard against page-move vandalism.
  
Administrators also can block (prevent from editing all of the wiki except their own user page and user talk page) or ban (prevent from logging in) any user.
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Additionally, administrators can block or ban users. A block restricts users from editing most of the wiki (except their user page and talk page), while a ban completely prevents users from logging in.
  
Mostly only the administrators of the AoPS forums and certain moderators on the AoPS forums are administrators.
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Typically, the administrators of the AoPS forums and selected moderators on the AoPS forums are the administrators of the wiki.
  
 
== Bureaucrats ==
 
== Bureaucrats ==
  
 
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A '''bureaucrat''' is a special type of administrator with the ability to make users into sysops and other bureaucrats. Mostly only forum administrators are bureaucrats on the AoPSWiki.
 
  
Bureaucrats have access to [[Special:Userrights]], where they edit user permissions.
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A '''bureaucrat''' is a special type of administrator with the exclusive ability to promote users to sysop or bureaucrat status. Bureaucrats are typically forum administrators who have these extended permissions on the AoPS Wiki.
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Bureaucrats also have access to [[Special:Userrights]], where they can modify user permissions.
  
 
== List of Administrators ==
 
== List of Administrators ==
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* Mdorrell   
 
* Mdorrell   
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Latest revision as of 13:35, 17 July 2025

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Administrators (commonly known as sysops or admins) on the AoPS Wiki have special privileges that are not granted to ordinary users.

Admin Abilities

Administrators have powerful one-click rollback abilities, allowing them to quickly revert the previous user’s edits. This rollback function is typically used to revert vandalism. If a rollback is made to undo a legitimate edit, however, it’s important that an appropriate edit summary is provided to avoid misuse of admin privileges.

Admins also have the ability to permanently delete articles, and they can restore deleted pages when necessary. Additionally, administrators can move articles, even replacing existing ones by deleting the target page beforehand.

Administrators can access Special:UnwatchedPages, a list of articles that are not being monitored by any users. This helps minimize potential damage caused by vandals. They also have access to other special pages designed for site maintenance.

Another key ability is page protection. Articles subject to frequent vandalism or disputes can be locked to prevent editing. Administrators can semi-protect pages, restricting editing to registered users (banning new users from editing those pages). They can also fully protect pages, restricting editing to other administrators only. Similar protections are available for preventing page moves to guard against page-move vandalism.

Additionally, administrators can block or ban users. A block restricts users from editing most of the wiki (except their user page and talk page), while a ban completely prevents users from logging in.

Typically, the administrators of the AoPS forums and selected moderators on the AoPS forums are the administrators of the wiki.

Bureaucrats

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A bureaucrat is a special type of administrator with the exclusive ability to promote users to sysop or bureaucrat status. Bureaucrats are typically forum administrators who have these extended permissions on the AoPS Wiki.

Bureaucrats also have access to Special:Userrights, where they can modify user permissions.

List of Administrators

  • 5space
  • Ahuhn
  • Ahumphreys
  • Amichael
  • Aopssheriff
  • Azjps
  • Btilm305
  • Copeland
  • Danielshu7
  • Dcatapang
  • DPatrick
  • Emarquez23
  • IntrepidMath
  • JBL
  • Jlacosta
  • Jlebeau
  • Jmaeder
  • Jwelsh
  • LauraZed
  • Levans
  • Lmoua
  • Loreleia
  • Mdorrell
  • Minsoens
  • Nheyde
  • Phxu
  • Rrusczyk
  • Shenson
  • Sheriff
  • Smeves
  • Solafidefarms
  • Valentin Vornicu
  • WikiSysop
  • Zsalomon

List of Bureaucrats

  • 5space
  • Ahuhn
  • Ahumphreys
  • Amichael
  • Copeland
  • Danielshu7
  • Dcatapang
  • DPatrick
  • Jlebeau
  • Jmaeder
  • Jwelsh
  • LauraZed
  • Levans
  • Mdorrell
  • Nheyde
  • Phxu
  • Rrusczyk
  • Shenson
  • Sheriff
  • WikiSysop