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action=createlocalaccount

(main | createlocalaccount)
  • This module requires read rights.
  • This module requires write rights.
  • This module only accepts POST requests.
  • Source: CentralAuth
  • License: GPL-2.0-or-later

Forcibly create a local account. The central account must exist.

Specific parameters:
Other general parameters are available.
username

User to create the local account for.

This parameter is required.
reason

Reason for creating the local account.

token

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

This parameter is required.
Example:
Forcibly create a local account for User:Example.
api.php?action=createlocalaccount&username=Example&reason=Because+I+can [open in sandbox]
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