How to Protect a Page in MediaWiki

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Log in to the website containing the page you want to protect as an administrator.

   MediaWiki software only allows administrators (also called sysops) to protect pages.
   
   If you are not an administrator, then you can request an administrator to protect the page for you.
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   Step 2: Navigate to the page you want to protect.

   , The location of this menu can vary depending on what skin the website is using, but it is usually located next to the edit and history buttons. , State the reason for protecting the page, the expiry date, and other options. ,,
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   Step 3: Click on the 'Protect' option from the administrator menu.

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   Step 4: Configure protection options on the page that appears.

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   Step 5: Click the confirm button once you are done setting up protection options.

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   Step 6: Verify that protection was applied by checking the revision history for that particular page.

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