This page is for requesting that we investigate whether two or more Wikipedia accounts are being abusively operated by the same person.
Before opening an investigation, you need good reason to suspect sockpuppetry.
- Evidence is required. When you open the investigation, you must immediately provide evidence that the suspected sock puppets are connected. The evidence will need to include diffs of edits that suggest the accounts are connected. (This requirement is waived if the edits in question are deleted; in this case just provide the names of the pages that the accounts have been editing.)
- You must provide this evidence in a clear way. Vaguely worded submissions will not be investigated. You need to actually show why your suspicion that the accounts are connected is reasonable.
- Concision is key. Evidence should be presented in a concise format. Because of the length of the backlog, cases with clear and concise explanations and evidence are handled the most quickly.
Investigations are conducted by a clerk or an administrator, who will compare the accounts' behaviour and determine whether they are probably connected; this is a behavioural evidence investigation. Upon request, investigations can also be conducted by a checkuser, who can look at the physical location of the accounts (and other technical data) in order to determine how likely it is they are connected; this is a technical evidence investigation.
Due to Wikipedia's CheckUser policy, checkusers will conduct a technical investigation only if clear, behavioural evidence of sockpuppetry is also submitted; if you ask for technical evidence to be looked at but do not provide behavioural evidence, the investigation may not be allowed to proceed. Additionally, checkusers will not publicly connect an account with an IP address per the privacy policy except in extremely rare circumstances.
How to open an investigation:
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To open an investigation (or case), enter the user name (or if there isn't one, IP address) of the oldest-created account (the "sockmaster"), or the previous case name, in the box below, then click "Submit". Note: Do not include "User:" or any other commentary. For example, if the case name is about User:John Doe or a prior case was at Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/John Doe, you should enter John Doe in the box below. You will then be taken to another page containing a form you must complete to open the investigation. The process for opening a subsequent investigation on the same user is the same as for creating a new case. Again, do not include "User:" in any of the numbered fields. If you also wish a checkuser to investigate, change |checkuser=no to |checkuser=yes in the edit box on the next page and explain why you are requesting it. Note: You can also open an investigation using Twinkle. After installing Twinkle, an "ARV" option will appear in the "TW" tab on any user, user talk, or user contributions page. Clicking on this option and selecting either "Sockpuppeteer" or "Sockpuppet" will allow you to fill in a few simple fields to file a report. The report will be automatically formatted for you.
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Cases currently listed at SPI
Investigation | Status | Filed at (UTC) | Last user edit | Last clerk/CU edit | ||
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User | Time (UTC) | User | Time (UTC) | |||
Weeebatowj | Endorsed | 2022-06-26 21:49 | Spicy | 2022-06-27 02:47 | Spicy | 2022-06-27 02:47 |
Catsandgurdies | Endorsed | 2022-06-26 22:51 | Spicy | 2022-06-27 02:48 | Spicy | 2022-06-27 02:48 |
ArsenalAtletico2017 | Endorsed | 2022-06-27 01:35 | Spicy | 2022-06-27 03:45 | Spicy | 2022-06-27 03:45 |
Betteruser | Endorsed | 2022-06-27 13:47 | Praxidicae | 2022-06-27 13:51 | Praxidicae | 2022-06-27 13:51 |
ZemenfesKidus | CU requested | 2022-05-27 05:28 | Magherbin | 2022-06-22 10:47 | ||
TheManishPanwar | CU requested | 2022-05-31 09:54 | Spicy | 2022-06-26 15:44 | Spicy | 2022-06-26 15:44 |
Kluche | CU requested | 2022-06-16 10:42 | Bbb23 | 2022-06-16 12:58 | ||
Kkm010 | CU requested | 2022-06-22 08:47 | Aman.kumar.goel | 2022-06-22 08:47 | ||
Packistani | CU requested | 2022-06-24 19:49 | 2A00:23A8:4B:7D01:A4A9:F700:3964:EC42 | 2022-06-24 19:49 | ||
ASIANPOPCHANNEL | CU requested | 2022-06-26 14:44 | JBW | 2022-06-27 10:01 | ||
Cyberpunk2077JohnnySilverhand | CU requested | 2022-06-26 17:11 | Bbb23 | 2022-06-26 22:31 | Blablubbs | 2022-06-26 21:04 |
Partha protim konar | CU requested | 2022-06-27 09:33 | Justlettersandnumbers | 2022-06-27 09:40 | ||
Correctinfo86 | CU requested | 2022-06-27 09:52 | Fylindfotberserk | 2022-06-27 09:54 | ||
Alanconsebido | CU requested | 2022-06-27 14:14 | VictorTorres2002 | 2022-06-27 14:14 | ||
Cordelia Hasanah | Awaiting admin | 2022-06-27 12:18 | Spicy | 2022-06-27 14:11 | Spicy | 2022-06-27 14:11 |
TheUser2020 | Awaiting clerk | 2022-05-23 13:48 | Tamzin | 2022-06-20 19:05 | Tamzin | 2022-06-20 19:05 |
Abdulaziz999982 | Awaiting clerk | 2022-06-21 20:28 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-22 16:31 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-22 16:31 |
Kenpmi | Awaiting clerk | 2022-06-22 16:40 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-22 17:06 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-22 17:06 |
Jrs40 | Awaiting clerk | 2022-06-26 21:48 | Spicy | 2022-06-27 01:13 | Spicy | 2022-06-27 01:13 |
Elizabethtownian | Awaiting clerk | 2022-06-27 00:11 | Spicy | 2022-06-27 01:00 | Spicy | 2022-06-27 01:00 |
ActressVenba | Awaiting clerk | 2022-06-27 12:03 | Dreamy Jazz | 2022-06-27 12:38 | Dreamy Jazz | 2022-06-27 12:38 |
Vexillologer | CU completed | 2022-05-22 11:50 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 12:55 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 12:55 |
Christian2941 | CU completed | 2022-06-09 06:56 | Dreamy Jazz | 2022-06-26 00:14 | Dreamy Jazz | 2022-06-26 00:14 |
Fatboy912ga | CU completed | 2022-06-13 19:54 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-19 16:29 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-19 16:29 |
Spoknishu007 | CU completed | 2022-06-17 14:13 | Dreamy Jazz | 2022-06-26 00:07 | Dreamy Jazz | 2022-06-26 00:07 |
TheWeldere | CU completed | 2022-06-19 19:53 | DMacks | 2022-06-20 04:01 | Mz7 | 2022-06-20 03:00 |
Stephen70 | CU completed | 2022-06-20 12:03 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-21 08:20 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-21 08:20 |
Jimcastor | CU completed | 2022-06-20 18:01 | BilledMammal | 2022-06-26 12:31 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-22 08:24 |
JustTheT | CU completed | 2022-06-22 15:42 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-22 19:18 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-22 19:18 |
No High School | CU completed | 2022-06-25 13:21 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 19:59 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 19:59 |
Qaumrambista | CU completed | 2022-06-25 23:25 | RoySmith | 2022-06-27 01:49 | RoySmith | 2022-06-27 01:49 |
Pallster | CU completed | 2022-06-26 18:18 | Spicy | 2022-06-27 03:46 | Spicy | 2022-06-27 03:46 |
Dtt1 | Open | 2022-04-22 17:47 | MarioGom | 2022-06-25 10:26 | Praxidicae | 2022-06-15 16:50 |
Bgtips1001 | Open | 2022-05-23 01:33 | The Drover's Wife | 2022-05-23 01:33 | ||
Uday88mandal | Open | 2022-05-25 13:20 | TheSandDoctor | 2022-06-05 15:56 | TheSandDoctor | 2022-06-05 15:56 |
Syed amjad08 | Open | 2022-05-25 14:44 | Praxidicae | 2022-05-25 15:17 | Praxidicae | 2022-05-25 15:17 |
Hoseinkandovan | Open | 2022-06-04 13:59 | Njd-de | 2022-06-04 13:59 | ||
Thx234 | Open | 2022-06-07 03:51 | CollectiveSolidarity | 2022-06-27 02:42 | ||
Helivelto | Open | 2022-06-07 13:15 | 0xDeadbeef | 2022-06-25 12:35 | ||
Jattaaama | Open | 2022-06-07 13:59 | 0xDeadbeef | 2022-06-25 12:42 | ||
JohnClarknew | Open | 2022-06-08 12:22 | Memphisto | 2022-06-08 12:22 | ||
HaughtonBrit | Open | 2022-06-10 18:22 | Aman.kumar.goel | 2022-06-14 05:20 | Drmies | 2022-06-11 18:44 |
Makofakeoh | Open | 2022-06-13 17:28 | Ferret | 2022-06-25 23:29 | Ferret | 2022-06-25 23:29 |
Patricialiew | Open | 2022-06-17 09:30 | 虹易 | 2022-06-17 10:13 | ||
Jhy.rjwk | Open | 2022-06-18 13:08 | Regulov | 2022-06-26 15:08 | ||
Desertambition | Open | 2022-06-22 16:25 | BilledMammal | 2022-06-27 03:16 | Tamzin | 2022-06-23 03:19 |
Phadendra | Open | 2022-06-24 20:48 | IAmChaos | 2022-06-24 20:48 | ||
Ezidishingali | Open | 2022-06-25 14:56 | Semsûrî | 2022-06-27 00:45 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 22:08 |
MariaJaydHicky | Open | 2022-06-25 22:22 | Mz7 | 2022-06-26 18:32 | Mz7 | 2022-06-26 18:32 |
Dealer07 | Open | 2022-06-26 17:05 | FMSky | 2022-06-26 17:07 | ||
Abhi97973 | Open | 2022-06-26 17:59 | Ab207 | 2022-06-26 17:59 | ||
MakaveliReed | Open | 2022-06-27 01:19 | Binksternet | 2022-06-27 01:19 | ||
Jellywings19 | Open | 2022-06-27 05:22 | Shadow4dark | 2022-06-27 05:24 | ||
Itsboy1 | Open | 2022-06-27 08:08 | Timtrent | 2022-06-27 08:09 | ||
Ricatayakahusta | Open | 2022-06-27 08:47 | Cunard | 2022-06-27 08:47 | ||
John Cena Fan 2002 | Open | 2022-06-27 11:07 | Barry Wom | 2022-06-27 11:15 | ||
SakshamDigra22 | Open | 2022-06-27 14:22 | Drm310 | 2022-06-27 14:22 | ||
Diego Grez-Cañete | CU declined (CU) | 2022-04-18 20:50 | Tamzin | 2022-04-19 22:23 | Tamzin | 2022-04-19 22:23 |
TejinderPSingh | CU declined | 2022-05-22 17:57 | Jack Frost | 2022-05-23 00:55 | Jack Frost | 2022-05-23 00:55 |
JXB64 | CU declined | 2022-05-29 22:39 | Bbb23 | 2022-06-15 17:10 | Spicy | 2022-05-31 13:10 |
Seyit12 | CU declined | 2022-05-30 12:53 | Kadı | 2022-06-02 18:15 | Jack Frost | 2022-06-02 08:39 |
Chatarpatar2020 | CU declined | 2022-06-15 08:09 | Pikavoom | 2022-06-16 07:15 | Spicy | 2022-06-15 19:38 |
JARacino | More info req. | 2022-06-21 15:16 | JesseRafe | 2022-06-23 16:03 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-22 21:32 |
Mishra18Hex | More info req. | 2022-06-21 17:43 | NASCARfan0548 | 2022-06-22 18:13 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-22 17:25 |
Sammanson | On hold | 2022-05-16 13:26 | Tamzin | 2022-06-23 07:34 | Tamzin | 2022-06-23 07:34 |
MCCLOUD101 | Closed | 2022-05-05 21:42 | Tamzin | 2022-06-23 03:36 | Tamzin | 2022-06-23 03:36 |
Ajhenson21 | Closed | 2022-05-09 17:19 | Tamzin | 2022-06-23 03:43 | Tamzin | 2022-06-23 03:43 |
Jagged 85 | Closed | 2022-05-19 18:58 | Spicy | 2022-06-27 00:20 | Spicy | 2022-06-27 00:20 |
Raj1689 | Closed | 2022-05-20 10:36 | Tamzin | 2022-06-25 03:44 | Tamzin | 2022-06-25 03:44 |
Thebrakeman2 | Closed | 2022-05-21 19:19 | Tamzin | 2022-06-25 04:04 | Tamzin | 2022-06-25 04:04 |
Jgwikid | Closed | 2022-05-22 19:10 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-26 11:35 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-26 11:35 |
Xayahrainie43 | Closed | 2022-06-05 02:05 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 10:46 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 10:46 |
WatanWatan2020 | Closed | 2022-06-05 14:29 | EdJohnston | 2022-06-26 02:05 | EdJohnston | 2022-06-26 02:05 |
Magichero1234 | Closed | 2022-06-05 18:39 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 22:47 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 22:47 |
Solavirum | Closed | 2022-06-06 10:57 | GeneralNotability | 2022-06-25 19:01 | GeneralNotability | 2022-06-25 19:01 |
Swamiblue | Closed | 2022-06-09 00:32 | GeneralNotability | 2022-06-25 19:20 | GeneralNotability | 2022-06-25 19:20 |
Julia Ekberg | Closed | 2022-06-09 09:20 | Blablubbs | 2022-06-25 16:01 | Blablubbs | 2022-06-25 16:01 |
Mcgraham giyan | Closed | 2022-06-12 16:38 | -revi | 2022-06-26 17:05 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 23:37 |
TomWatkins1970 | Closed | 2022-06-13 14:38 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 13:34 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 13:34 |
Insaanhuok | Closed | 2022-06-13 14:40 | Spicy | 2022-06-22 10:12 | Spicy | 2022-06-22 10:12 |
OneSmartGuy22 | Closed | 2022-06-13 16:50 | Doug Weller | 2022-06-25 19:10 | Doug Weller | 2022-06-25 19:10 |
MountainKurd | Closed | 2022-06-13 17:06 | Semsûrî | 2022-06-25 14:43 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 14:32 |
Elshadiman | Closed | 2022-06-13 19:54 | RoySmith | 2022-06-25 14:38 | RoySmith | 2022-06-25 14:38 |
Custodi2 | Closed | 2022-06-14 14:53 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 23:50 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 23:50 |
Anubus2013 | Closed | 2022-06-14 23:46 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-26 08:15 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-26 08:15 |
Ak131001 | Closed | 2022-06-15 16:00 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 22:50 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 22:50 |
Alag2001 | Closed | 2022-06-16 14:49 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 23:10 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 23:10 |
Bowei Huang 2 | Closed | 2022-06-17 09:07 | Dreamy Jazz | 2022-06-22 11:50 | Dreamy Jazz | 2022-06-22 11:50 |
Bookwormank | Closed | 2022-06-17 14:54 | Spicy | 2022-06-22 16:45 | Spicy | 2022-06-22 16:45 |
Aydın memmedov2000 | Closed | 2022-06-18 11:31 | Spicy | 2022-06-26 00:41 | Spicy | 2022-06-26 00:41 |
Wisefroggy | Closed | 2022-06-18 22:33 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 00:02 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 00:02 |
Bäbbër Šhêr | Closed | 2022-06-19 01:57 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 01:01 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 01:01 |
Atharv Bakshi | Closed | 2022-06-19 13:07 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 22:57 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 22:57 |
ThedetectivePiash1 | Closed | 2022-06-19 19:03 | Spicy | 2022-06-27 01:05 | Spicy | 2022-06-27 01:05 |
Sharmavijay123 | Closed | 2022-06-20 06:06 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 22:55 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 22:55 |
GoravSharma0245 | Closed | 2022-06-21 04:14 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 13:43 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 13:43 |
Ineedtostopforgetting | Closed | 2022-06-21 06:15 | -revi | 2022-06-26 17:08 | GeneralNotability | 2022-06-25 19:05 |
Buzzards-Watch Me Work | Closed | 2022-06-21 12:22 | RoySmith | 2022-06-26 14:27 | RoySmith | 2022-06-26 14:27 |
Thakor Sumant Sinhji Jhala | Closed | 2022-06-22 10:04 | RoySmith | 2022-06-22 13:43 | RoySmith | 2022-06-22 13:43 |
Khaledahmed1992 | Closed | 2022-06-22 10:26 | Tamzin | 2022-06-23 01:08 | Tamzin | 2022-06-23 01:08 |
Jagdeep singh bittu | Closed | 2022-06-23 01:16 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 22:53 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 22:53 |
GermanKity | Closed | 2022-06-23 06:25 | Spicy | 2022-06-23 21:12 | Spicy | 2022-06-23 21:12 |
Rajarano100 | Closed | 2022-06-23 09:25 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 22:51 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 22:51 |
Smellytap | Closed | 2022-06-23 10:28 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 00:11 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 00:11 |
Juansantos123 | Closed | 2022-06-23 15:36 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 13:32 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 13:32 |
Loverofediting | Closed | 2022-06-23 16:15 | Doug Weller | 2022-06-24 14:35 | Doug Weller | 2022-06-24 14:35 |
Jamia Masjid Ramban | Closed | 2022-06-23 18:56 | Dreamy Jazz | 2022-06-25 00:33 | Dreamy Jazz | 2022-06-25 00:33 |
Hary1mo | Closed | 2022-06-24 00:49 | GeneralNotability | 2022-06-24 01:34 | GeneralNotability | 2022-06-24 01:34 |
Slowvansz | Closed | 2022-06-24 08:09 | Spicy | 2022-06-24 21:29 | Spicy | 2022-06-24 21:29 |
Sanketio31 | Closed | 2022-06-24 11:48 | GeneralNotability | 2022-06-25 18:47 | GeneralNotability | 2022-06-25 18:47 |
CadAPL | Closed | 2022-06-24 17:54 | NinjaRobotPirate | 2022-06-25 02:38 | NinjaRobotPirate | 2022-06-25 02:38 |
Kamra456 | Closed | 2022-06-24 19:29 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 13:09 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 13:09 |
Jrs50 | Closed | 2022-06-24 22:44 | Dreamy Jazz | 2022-06-25 00:28 | Dreamy Jazz | 2022-06-25 00:28 |
Sam56mas | Closed | 2022-06-25 00:08 | Dreamy Jazz | 2022-06-25 00:22 | Dreamy Jazz | 2022-06-25 00:22 |
DiggisMusic | Closed | 2022-06-25 03:30 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-26 18:06 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-26 18:06 |
Afish415 | Closed | 2022-06-25 03:38 | Firefly | 2022-06-25 13:25 | Dreamy Jazz | 2022-06-25 10:47 |
Jomontgeorge | Closed | 2022-06-25 07:21 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 10:59 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 10:59 |
Raihanofficial | Closed | 2022-06-25 07:29 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 14:05 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 14:05 |
Spider.2001 | Closed | 2022-06-25 12:58 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 19:01 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 19:01 |
Isuzu.tf | Closed | 2022-06-25 14:44 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 22:05 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 22:05 |
Ezidishingali | Closed | 2022-06-25 14:56 | Semsûrî | 2022-06-27 00:45 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 22:08 |
Musteizer | Closed | 2022-06-25 15:16 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 22:06 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 22:06 |
Sirspinzalot | Closed | 2022-06-25 15:17 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 17:55 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 17:55 |
Orlaw66 | Closed | 2022-06-25 17:09 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-26 08:37 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-26 08:37 |
Dr.AndrewBamford | Closed | 2022-06-25 17:35 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 22:21 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-25 22:21 |
ACBCA12 | Closed | 2022-06-25 19:19 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 19:33 | Spicy | 2022-06-25 19:33 |
Gafoorshic | Closed | 2022-06-25 23:19 | Dreamy Jazz | 2022-06-25 23:53 | Dreamy Jazz | 2022-06-25 23:53 |
Helwr | Closed | 2022-06-25 23:26 | Bbb23 | 2022-06-26 00:28 | EdJohnston | 2022-06-26 00:23 |
Cypriot Chauvinist | Closed | 2022-06-26 08:42 | RoySmith | 2022-06-26 13:11 | RoySmith | 2022-06-26 13:11 |
Sickdearkorat | Closed | 2022-06-26 13:13 | RoySmith | 2022-06-27 14:00 | RoySmith | 2022-06-27 14:00 |
BiasReverter | Closed | 2022-06-26 14:00 | Spicy | 2022-06-26 15:31 | Spicy | 2022-06-26 15:31 |
CafeGurrier66 | Closed | 2022-06-26 15:24 | Sdrqaz | 2022-06-26 15:38 | ||
Atac2 | Closed | 2022-06-26 16:03 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-26 17:50 | Girth Summit | 2022-06-26 17:50 |
Dormiojrkiller | Closed | 2022-06-26 20:45 | Firefly | 2022-06-26 20:56 | Spicy | 2022-06-26 20:48 |
Foxinterviewermedia | Closed | 2022-06-26 21:48 | GeneralNotability | 2022-06-27 01:03 | GeneralNotability | 2022-06-27 01:03 |
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