See also: Guidelines
CheckUser is a special ability that can only be used by those with the CheckUser right. It allows for them to check for duplicate accounts using IP addresses. These IP addresses are kept confidential, and can only be viewed by those with the rights.
In addition to the privacy, there are certain requirements for a CheckUser to check another user for duplicate accounts. The following is a list of reasons a CheckUser run would be allowed.
- If a user has told another user that they have duplicate accounts, then a CheckUser is acceptable to confirm it.
- If a user has a strong reputation for creating dupes, and there is evidence that they have created another.
- If there is high suspicion or sufficient evidence that a user is a dupe of another user.
A detailed log is kept of the CheckUser runs that can be viewed by other CheckUsers. If a CheckUser abuses their rights, or uses them in a case that is not acceptable by our policy standards, then they will have their rights removed. Only the most trusted admins on the wiki will have this right. Anyone who has the rights must have a strong amount of trust from the community and the admins.