Usage

This template is used in system messages to inform a user upon edit that they are blocked.

Example

Temporary IP block

This IP address has been blocked from editing Wikipedia.
This does not affect your ability to read Wikipedia pages.
Most people who see this message have done nothing wrong. Some kinds of blocks restrict editing from specific service providers or telecom companies in response to recent abuse or vandalism, and can sometimes affect other users who are unrelated to that abuse. Review the information below for assistance if you do not believe that you have done anything wrong.

The IP address or range 192.0.0.1 has been blocked by Admin for the following reason(s):

Some reason

This block will expire on 31 December 2099, 11:03. Your current IP address is 192.0.0.1.

Even when blocked, you will usually still be able to edit your user talk page, as well as email administrators and other editors.

For information on how to proceed, please read the FAQ for blocked users and the guideline on block appeals. The guide to appealing blocks may also be helpful.

Other useful links: Blocking policy · Help:I have been blocked

Indefinite account block

This account has been blocked from editing Wikipedia.
This does not affect your ability to read Wikipedia pages.

The account Blocked user has been blocked by Admin for the following reason(s):

Some reason

This block will not expire.

Even when blocked, you will usually still be able to edit your user talk page, as well as email administrators and other editors.

For information on how to proceed, please read the FAQ for blocked users and the guideline on block appeals. The guide to appealing blocks may also be helpful.

Other useful links: Blocking policy · Help:I have been blocked


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Template parameters

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Link to blocking admin's userpage1

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Block reason2

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IP address of blocked user3

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Blocking admin's name4

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Block ID5

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Timestamp of block expiration time6

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Blocked user7

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Timestamp of block start time8

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Block headerblockheader

The header of the block message. The string "(userorip)" will be replaced with "account" or "IP address" depending on whether the blocked target is an account or an IP.

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Not blockednotblocked

The actions that are not blocked.

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No IP messagenoipmessage

Whether the message shown to IPs should be hidden

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Openeropener

The text to open the block notice (after the IP message but before the block details)

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Show Block IDblockid

Whether the block ID should be visible on the block message

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Descriptordescriptor

An adverb descriptor for the "blocked" verb (like "partially" or "globally")

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Closercloser

The text to close the block notice (before details about appeals)

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Appeal Infoappealinfo

Information about appealing the block

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