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action=removeavatar
(main | removeavatar)
- This module requires read rights.
- This module requires write rights.
- This module only accepts POST requests.
- Source: SocialProfile
- License: unknown
Remove an avatar, either yours or if you're privileged, also that of another user.
Specific parameters:
Other general parameters are available.
- user
Name of the user whose avatar to remove.
- This parameter is required.
- Type: user, by username
- reason
Optional reason as to why you're removing someone else's avatar.
- token
A "csrf" token retrieved from action=query&meta=tokens
- This parameter is required.
Examples:
- Remove the avatar of the user named "Ashley"
- api.php?action=removeavatar&user=Ashley&token=123ABC [open in sandbox]
- Remove the avatar of the user named "Elektra" with "Blatant copyvio" as the deletion reason
- api.php?action=removeavatar&user=Elektra&token=123ABC&reason=Blatant copyvio [open in sandbox]