 | This is an essay. It contains the advice or opinions of one or more Wikipedia contributors. This page is not an encyclopedia article, nor is it one of Wikipedia's policies or guidelines, as it has not been thoroughly vetted by the community. Some essays represent widespread norms; others only represent minority viewpoints. |
 | This page in a nutshell: While the community values your contributions, the current standards for adminship are high, and the community feels you lack sufficient experience in some important areas for administrators. Please do apply again in the future, once you have gained further experience in the areas of concern raised in your Request for adminship. |
Administrators are Wikipedians with extra tools to help maintain the project. To acquire administrator privileges, a candidate must pass the Request for adminship (RfA) process.
Learning the policies, procedures, and traditions of English Wikipedia is a gradual process, and many editors with an intermediate level of experience will have at least some of the skill set necessary to being a good Wikipedia administrator. Many RfA voters apply higher standards to candidates beyond a basic foundation, though, and want to see evidence of a greater understanding of policy and a more well-rounded involvement in the project before supporting a candidacy for adminship.