Changed jobs, taken a new photo or added a new link? This guide explains how to edit Wikipedia Pakistan profile details from your dashboard, what you can change, and why every edit goes to admin approval before it appears on your live profile.
Wikipedia Pakistan is a directory of verified profiles for genuine people and businesses in Pakistan. Every profile is checked by a real person before it goes live, and the same check applies when you change a profile that is already published.
What you can edit on your profile
A profile on Wikipedia Pakistan shows your photo, biography, career, achievements and links. When you edit your profile, you can update those details so the page still describes you accurately.
Before you start, check what is wrong or out of date. It is easier to make all of your changes in one edit than to send several small changes one after another.
How to edit Wikipedia Pakistan profile
Follow these steps to edit your profile.
Step 1: Sign in and open your dashboard
Sign in to Wikipedia Pakistan and open your dashboard. Your dashboard is where you manage your applications and your profile.
Step 2: Open your profile and choose Edit profile
Open your published profile from your dashboard and choose Edit profile. Only edit a profile that belongs to you.
Step 3: Update your details
Update the details that have changed, such as your photo, biography, career, achievements or links. Keep the information accurate and genuine, because every profile is checked by a real person before it goes live.
Step 4: Submit your edit for review
Submit the edit when you have checked it. Do not expect the change to appear at once.
Step 5: Wait for admin approval
Every edit goes to admin approval first. Wikipedia Pakistan uses manual admin verification, and nothing is published without approval, so an admin checks your changes before they go live. Once your edit is approved, the updated details appear on your live profile.
What happens if your edit is not approved?
If an edit is not approved, it does not go live. Check that the details you sent are accurate and genuine, and that any links you added are correct. You can then correct the details and submit the edit for review again.
Do you need a profile first?
Yes. You can only edit a profile that already exists. If you do not have a profile yet, apply for one through the Apply page. You fill in one simple form with your details, a photo and an ID document, the team checks your details, and your profile goes live once it is approved.
If a profile for you already exists but it is not in your dashboard, you need to claim it first instead of editing it directly. Only the person the profile describes should edit it.
Common questions about editing your profile
Do edits go live straight away?
No. Every edit goes to admin approval first, and nothing is published without approval.
Can I edit someone else’s profile?
No. Only edit a profile that belongs to you. If a profile is about you but is not in your account, claim it first.
Will my ID document be published?
No. Your ID document is just for verification. It stays private and is used only to check that your profile is genuine.
Can I add the blue tick when I edit my profile?
The blue tick is optional. It is a lifetime badge, with a one-time payment, and it is separate from editing your profile details.
Ready to update your profile?
Sign in, open your dashboard, and edit Wikipedia Pakistan profile details. Make the changes carefully, submit them for review, and wait for approval before you expect to see them on your live profile.
