Help:CheckUser

CheckUser is a special tool that allows wiki administrators to view users' IP addresses, browser user agents, and XFF information and compare them to other users. It is typically used to investigate claims of sockpuppetry or account compromises.

WikiForge allows wiki contacts to request access to the tool for themselves and for users they designate.

Obtaining usage permission
Due to the sensitive nature of the CheckUser tool, it is disabled by default. Wiki contacts may request that the tool be enabled and that they, and users they designate, be granted access by contacting us.

In order to gain access to the tool, wiki contacts and their delegates must first sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) where they affirm that they will not use the data in any manner contrary to the Privacy Policy (e.g. disclosing information to unauthorized third parties, etc.). Misusing the tool may incur Privacy Policy violations and may lead to revocation of access or wiki closure in egregious cases.

Usage
It is recommended that CheckUser only be used to investigate sockpuppetry or claims of account compromises. Nevertheless, it is completely up to local wikis to devise a policy or procedure on when use of the tool is acceptable, as long as it is in agreement with the Privacy Policy.