As a rough guideline, administrators usually require editors to have made more than 500 useful non-botlike edits, and to have been active in the last thirty days. Patrollers and License reviewers don't have to request this flag.
Good day reviewer, I would like to register for autopatrol due to the extensive edits that I contribute to. I mostly dabble in SVG maps, in so far have garnered approximately 2,811 edits in the last 5 years. Notably extensively updating conflict and geopolitical maps; Ukraine, ASEAN, and most known for the author of the current Syrian Civil War Map (Syrian Civil War map (ISW-CTP).svg). Other than that I've also uploaded multiple historical images relating to ASEAN and Indonesia; both from my personal archives and government works. The main reason for this request was mainly to help another user in updating a current event map, the Yemeni Civil War.svg map. Recently pertaining fast changes, the user has since actively updated the map alone and I could help in rectifying border changes. Thank you. Kaliper1 (talk) 00:23, 8 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I am requesting for autopatrol rights because I like to update road signs often and with the rights, it would be much easier to update the files. I'm currently trying to work on the Lithuanian road signs and I wanna get it done. I have 600+ edits. Thank you. august :3
Wikimedian in Peru, trusted contributor and Commons organizer & trainer. Knows about licenses, community guidelines and best practices. User has 2,148 edits and is registered for 492 days. No need to patrol I believe. Thank you. Felino Volador (talk) 22:09, 20 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I have been contributing to Wikimedia Commons for more than a decade now. I have made more than 16000 edits on Commons. I have contributed in two Wiki Exploration Projects. Some of my files doesn't have GeoTags. I want AWB Rights to do mass edit my files to add GeoTags and/or rename files. I have rename rights. Thank you. Kingshuk Mondal (talk) 09:37, 7 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Need to make mass edits to my uploads, both old and new, to correct metadata, license tags, authorship, etc. I've already read Commons:AutoWikiBrowser, I have autopatrolled rights, and I have AutoWikiBrowser access on the English Wikipedia. Chlod (say hi!) 07:16, 19 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
As a rough guideline, administrators usually require editors to have made at least 1,000 useful, non-botlike edits or a large number of justified renaming requests at Commons before they will consider granting the filemover right.
I'm an autopatroller on WikiCommons with several meaningful contributions. My work is focused primarily on the vectorization of flags. I am an active Wikigraphist who is happy to take requests for vectorizing low-quality bitmap flags and coats of arms. As an autopatroller, I also help improve existing SVG-traced flags and files with bad vectorization in general, which often need to be renamed for harmonization purposes. Having file-moving rights would make this process easier and quicker. Thank you. Feitidede☆ﾟ.*16:10, 17 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hi! I would like to be able to rename BSicon files, since some uploads are misnamed. This would allow me, in accordance with BSicon nomenclature, to perform renames for such uploads. Thank you! SomeRailfan (talk) 00:19, 4 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I would like to become a filemover. I've been active in adding various categories to to files in batch and I also sometimes want to add any relevant information to filenames, mainly to prefixes, so it's easier to understand what is pictured - sometimes the filename is just "- panoramio (3254543534).jpg". Hoping this would also improve search results on search engines when looking for something - like a rare place in the world, etc. Thank you. YeraC (talk) 15:03, 8 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Hello, I am requesting the filemover right for my bot account, Sakib Bot. My main account MS Sakib already holds filemover rights and is an experienced contributor with over 24,000 uploads. My bot account also has over 50,000 uploads. I actively upload SVG glyphs of open-source fonts (OFL, GPL) using both accounts. Due to the high volume of uploads, I frequently encounter situations where bulk renaming is necessary to correct naming conventions or fix errors. Specific Case: Recently, I uploaded 1,000+ files to Category:Linux Libertine Mono SVG Glyphs. I inadvertently included "Monospaced" in the filenames instead of the standard "Mono".
Current Name: Latin Capital Letter Z in Linux Libertine Monospaced - U+005A.svg
Target Name: Latin Capital Letter Z in Linux Libertine Mono - U+005A.svg
Performing over 1,000 renames via my main account is inefficient and hits API rate limits quickly. I intend to use Sakib Bot to handle this bulk renaming task and similar maintenance tasks for my own uploads in the future. Using the bot account will allow for smoother processing.
@Tausheef Hassan "Mono" implies "Monospaced". However, standard font names usually just state "Mono"; though I missed this detail before uploading. For example, see this: Libertinus Mono. Filenames should be concise and understandable, rather than overly descriptive. ≈ MS Sakib 📩·📝08:06, 21 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Noting @Grand-Duc's endorsement, I would still want @you to address the concerns raised here and here. I know that they are a bit old but since they are related to FM, can you assure us that those issues are now a thing of past. Also a ping to @ChemSim for his/her feedback. Shaan SenguptaTalk07:48, 20 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
FTR, the communication in Immanuelle's 9th archive (first "here" link) is part of what prompted me to nudge Immanuelle into requesting FM. I formed the impression that they are friendly and willing to accept suggestions, improving themselves on the way, and granting the right would most likely be a net positive for the project. Regards, Grand-Duc (talk) 09:29, 20 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I'm not convinced. Maybe give the benefit of the doubt, because Immanuelle is a friendly user, etc. (just like Grand-Duc says above, etc.). So 'neutral' and a lets give Immanuelle the chance! - Inertia6084 (talk) (talk) 20:42, 20 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I want this right so that I can rename the files myself in the future. Perhaps I've understood the renaming rule. I translated Template:File renaming non-reasons to ensure I wouldn't making or doing such requests. [1] is probably criterion 2, I'll use it for the category. I will request if I'm not sure. Thank you. --Henrydat (talk) 14:48, 21 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Hi, I'm LightandDark2000 (or BlueHypercane761 on Commons). While I primarily operate a different account on Commons (dating back to before unified global login was a thing), this is my primary global account, and I do most of my anti-vandalism work from this account as well. I already have the temporary account IP viewer permission on en.wiki and Wikidata, and I also have substantial experience dealing with vandalism both here and on en.wiki, so I know how to responsibly use the right. I've had the permission on en.wiki for about a month now, and both of my accounts have Patroller on Commons as well. I'd like to have this permission on Commons to deal more effectively with cross-wiki vandals and LTAs, particularly those with a history of IP socking. Thanks. LightandDark2000 (talk) 13:25, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
My accounts are already linked (on my user page, for my Commons account). I don't use a user page for my global account on Commons, since most of my non-Antivandal activity is done through my Commons account. LightandDark2000 (talk) 11:26, 21 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
For a rough advice, do not seek this flag if you have not made about 500 useful edits on Wikimedia Commons unless you associate with any Wikimedia affiliate, or campaigns such as Wiki Loves Earth.
See also: Confirmed users. 
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