The ability for users to request accou from within the apps is currently handled via a request that must be sent from the users email client on their device.
To create a stopgap process that provides more rigour and create a future pathway for a more configurable request for this task aims to set up a contact form on meta utilising Extension:ContactPage.
Requirements
- Require the user to be logged in
- Require user to provide an email address with the request
- Email is sent to <TBD>
- Preselect Email me a copy
Task 1 - Beta testing
- Create placeholder translatable messages in Wikimedia Messages extension
- Create configuration on beta cluster using a placeholder copy below and test email address
- Test and verify on beta cluster in CommonSettings-labs.php (see https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/plugins/gitiles/operations/mediawiki-config/+/refs/heads/master/wmf-config/CommonSettings.php#1495)
Task 2 - Production
- Create configuration in wmf-config
- Deploy
- Test and Verify
Copy and other requirements
- Page name ie. Special:Contact/X | Placeholder:
Request account vanish (mobile apps)
- Page title (to be displayed at the top of the page) | Placeholder:
Request account vanish (mobile apps)
- Introduction messaging | Placeholder:
Warning.
Vanishing is a last resort and should only be used when you wish to stop editing forever and also to hide as many of your past associations as possible. Account deletion on Wikipedia is done by changing your account name to make it so others cannot recognise your contributions in a process called account vanishing. Vanishing does not guarantee complete anonymity or remove contributions to the projects.
To initiate the vanishing process please press continue and complete the Account Vanishing request form.
- Email subject line | Placeholder:
Account vanish request (mobile apps)
Contact form copy
Page Title
Account Vanishing Request Form
Text below Page Title
Vanishing is a last resort and should only be used when you wish to stop editing forever and also to hide as many of your past associations as possible. Account deletion on Wikipedia is done by changing your account name to make it so others cannot recognize your contributions in a process called account vanishing. Vanishing does not guarantee complete anonymity or remove contributions to the projects. To learn more about account vanishing visit the Right to Vanish information page.
To proceed with initiating the vanishing process please complete the Account Vanishing request form below.
Title of Form
Account Vanish Request Form
Locked box 1
Requestor's Username
Editable Mandatory Box 2
Requestor's Email Address
Locked box 3
Request Type
Editable Optional Box 4
Additional Details about request
Confirmation page
Title
Request Sent
Text below title
Your account vanishing request has been sent for evaluation. Should you have questions about your request at any time, you may reach out to <same destination as form>.