Wikipedia:Requests for mediation/Top/Instructions

File a request

 * To file a request for mediation
 * Go to Requests for mediation/File, and use the request creation box.


 * Before filing a request
 * Please read the guide to filing a case and list of common reasons cases are rejected before filing a request.
 * Check that the dispute has already been through prior informal dispute resolution (e.g., an article request for comment, a Mediation Cabal case, or similar) before requesting formal mediation.


 * After filing the request
 * Notify all the parties to the case of the Request for mediation (using the text  or this utility). All parties must agree to the mediation within seven days or it will not be accepted.
 * Please consider watchlisting the case page, as a member of the MedCom may put queries to the parties or submit further suggestions.