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action=unblock
(main | unblock)
This module requires read rights.
This module requires write rights.
This module only accepts POST requests.
Source: MediaWiki
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Unblock a user.
- id
ID of the block to unblock (obtained through list=blocks). Cannot be used together with user.
Type: integer
- user
User to unblock. Cannot be used together with id.
Type: user, by any of
username
,IP
,IP range
anduser ID (e.g. "#12345")
- userid
Deprecated.
Specify user=#ID instead.
Type: integer
- reason
Reason for unblock.
Default: (empty)
- tags
Change tags to apply to the entry in the block log.
Values (separate with | or alternative):
- token
A "csrf" token retrieved from action=query&meta=tokens
This parameter is required.
Unblock block ID #105.
- api.php?action=unblock&id=105
[open in sandbox]
Unblock user Bob with reason Sorry Bob.
- api.php?action=unblock&user=Bob&reason=Sorry%20Bob
[open in sandbox]