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action=unblock

(main | unblock)
  • This module requires read rights.
  • This module requires write rights.
  • This module only accepts POST requests.

Unblock a user.

Parameters:
id

ID of the block to unblock (obtained through list=blocks). Cannot be used together with user.

user

Username, IP address or IP range to unblock. Cannot be used together with id.

reason

Reason for unblock.

Default: (empty)
token

A "csrf" token retrieved from action=query&meta=tokens

This parameter is required.
Examples:
Unblock block ID #105.
api.php?action=unblock&id=105
Unblock user Bob with reason Sorry Bob.
api.php?action=unblock&user=Bob&reason=Sorry%20Bob