Help:Adding a payphone photo - Revision history

PayphoneBot: Rewrite around the new in-page Add-a-photo button (bot)

2026-05-06T04:47:54Z

Rewrite around the new in-page Add-a-photo button (bot)

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	~~Photos make this~~ wiki. ~~Three steps:~~		The easiest way to add a photo to a payphone's wiki page.

	# '''Upload the photo:''' [[Special:Upload]] — drag in a JPG/PNG/WebP (max 20 MB). Give it a descriptive filename (e.g. <code>Payphone_glebe_2037_north.jpg</code>, not <code>IMG_1234.jpg</code>) and a short description.		== Step by step ==
	# '''Open the payphone page''' (e.g. [[Payphone:02 9876 5432\|Payphone:5519]]) and click '''Edit'''. If the page doesn't exist yet, you can create it from a search (follow the guide in [[Template:Payphone/doc]]).
	~~# In VisualEditor, click '''Insert → Media''' and pick the file you just uploaded. Drop it under the <code>~~== ~~History ==</code> heading with a one-line caption ("North side, looking toward Glebe Point Rd, March 2026"). Save.~~
	~~== What makes a good photo~~ ==

	* Phone visible end-to-end with surroundings (~~helps people find it~~).		# '''Find the payphone's page.''' Click any phone on the [https://payphonetag.com map] (the wiki link is in the bottom rail) or visit [[Special:Random/Payphone]] for a random one. Page titles look like [[Payphone:02951600X1]] — the Telstra cabinet ID.
	* Daylight if ~~possible~~.		# '''Scroll to the "Photos" section''' near the top of the page. If photos already exist, you'll see a gallery; if not, an empty-state message inviting you to add the first.
	* Caption: which side of the ~~street~~, ~~when taken~~, ~~anything notable~~ (~~graffiti~~, ~~repairs~~, a ~~missing handset~~).		# '''Click "Add a photo of this payphone".''' This opens the upload form with the filename, category, and licence already pre-filled — you don't need to edit any of those.
	~~== What not to upload ==~~		# '''Choose your image''' (JPG, PNG, or WebP — up to 15 MB).
			# '''Add a caption''' (optional). In the description box you'll see a placeholder <code><nowiki><!-- Add a caption here ... --></nowiki></code>. Replace it with your caption, or leave it — the comment is invisible on the rendered file page.
			# '''Click "Upload file".''' Your photo appears in the Photos section automatically once approved.

	* Photos with identifiable people unless you have ~~permission~~.		New accounts have their first uploads moderated for a quick spam check (usually within a day). Once auto-confirmed (4 days + 10 edits), uploads publish straight away.
	* Photos you didn't take and don't have rights to (~~no random Google results~~).
	~~== If your upload doesn't appear ==~~

	~~First uploads from a new account go to~~ [[~~Special~~:~~Moderation~~]] for a ~~quick review. Once you're auto-confirmed (4 days + 10 edits) uploads publish immediately~~.		== Tips and policy ==

			See [[Project:Photo guidelines]] for what makes a good photo, what not to upload, and the licence details.

	[[Category:Help]]		[[Category:Help]]

Kevin: added link to template:payphone/doc

2026-05-04T01:37:42Z

added link to template:payphone/doc

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	# '''Upload the photo:''' [[Special:Upload]] — drag in a JPG/PNG/WebP (max 20 MB). Give it a descriptive filename (e.g. <code>Payphone_glebe_2037_north.jpg</code>, not <code>IMG_1234.jpg</code>) and a short description.		# '''Upload the photo:''' [[Special:Upload]] — drag in a JPG/PNG/WebP (max 20 MB). Give it a descriptive filename (e.g. <code>Payphone_glebe_2037_north.jpg</code>, not <code>IMG_1234.jpg</code>) and a short description.
	# '''Open the payphone page''' (e.g. [[Payphone:02 9876 5432]]) and click '''Edit'''. If the page doesn't exist yet, you can create it from a search.		# '''Open the payphone page''' (e.g. [[Payphone:02 9876 5432\|Payphone:5519]]) and click '''Edit'''. If the page doesn't exist yet, you can create it from a search (follow the guide in [[Template:Payphone/doc]]).
	# In VisualEditor, click '''Insert → Media''' and pick the file you just uploaded. Drop it under the <code>== History ==</code> heading with a one-line caption ("North side, looking toward Glebe Point Rd, March 2026"). Save.		# In VisualEditor, click '''Insert → Media''' and pick the file you just uploaded. Drop it under the <code>== History ==</code> heading with a one-line caption ("North side, looking toward Glebe Point Rd, March 2026"). Save.
	== What makes a good photo ==		== What makes a good photo ==

Alex at 08:04, 3 May 2026

2026-05-03T08:04:24Z

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	Photos make this wiki. Three steps:		Photos make this wiki. Three steps:

	# '''Upload the photo:''' [[Special:Upload]] — drag in a JPG/PNG/WebP		# '''Upload the photo:''' [[Special:Upload]] — drag in a JPG/PNG/WebP (max 20 MB). Give it a descriptive filename (e.g. <code>Payphone_glebe_2037_north.jpg</code>, not <code>IMG_1234.jpg</code>) and a short description.
	(max 20 MB). Give it a descriptive filename		# '''Open the payphone page''' (e.g. [[Payphone:02 9876 5432]]) and click '''Edit'''. If the page doesn't exist yet, you can create it from a search.
	(e.g. <code>Payphone_glebe_2037_north.jpg</code>, not		# In VisualEditor, click '''Insert → Media''' and pick the file you just uploaded. Drop it under the <code>== History ==</code> heading with a one-line caption ("North side, looking toward Glebe Point Rd, March 2026"). Save.
	<code>IMG_1234.jpg</code>) and a short description.
	# '''Open the payphone page''' (e.g. [[Payphone:02 9876 5432]]) and
	click '''Edit'''. If the page doesn't exist yet, you can create it
	from a search.
	# In VisualEditor, click '''Insert → Media''' and pick the file you
	just uploaded. Drop it under the <code>== History ==</code> heading
	with a one-line caption ("North side, looking toward Glebe Point Rd,
	March 2026"). Save.

	== What makes a good photo ==		== What makes a good photo ==

	* Phone visible end-to-end with surroundings (helps people find it).		* Phone visible end-to-end with surroundings (helps people find it).
	* Daylight if possible.		* Daylight if possible.
	* Caption: which side of the street, when taken, anything notable		* Caption: which side of the street, when taken, anything notable (graffiti, repairs, a missing handset).
	(graffiti, repairs, a missing handset).

	== What not to upload ==		== What not to upload ==

	* Photos with identifiable people unless you have permission.		* Photos with identifiable people unless you have permission.
	* Photos you didn't take and don't have rights to (no random Google		* Photos you didn't take and don't have rights to (no random Google results).
	results).

	== If your upload doesn't appear ==		== If your upload doesn't appear ==

	First uploads from a new account go to [[Special:Moderation]] for a		First uploads from a new account go to [[Special:Moderation]] for a quick review. Once you're auto-confirmed (4 days + 10 edits) uploads publish immediately.
	quick review. Once you're auto-confirmed (4 days + 10 edits) uploads
	publish immediately.

	[[Category:Help]]		[[Category:Help]]

Admin: initial seed (admin)

2026-05-02T15:19:24Z

initial seed (admin)

New page

Photos make this wiki. Three steps:

# '''Upload the photo:''' [[Special:Upload]] — drag in a JPG/PNG/WebP
(max 20 MB). Give it a descriptive filename
(e.g. <code>Payphone_glebe_2037_north.jpg</code>, not
<code>IMG_1234.jpg</code>) and a short description.
# '''Open the payphone page''' (e.g. [[Payphone:02 9876 5432]]) and
click '''Edit'''. If the page doesn't exist yet, you can create it
from a search.
# In VisualEditor, click '''Insert → Media''' and pick the file you
just uploaded. Drop it under the <code>== History ==</code> heading
with a one-line caption ("North side, looking toward Glebe Point Rd,
March 2026"). Save.

== What makes a good photo ==

* Phone visible end-to-end with surroundings (helps people find it).
* Daylight if possible.
* Caption: which side of the street, when taken, anything notable
(graffiti, repairs, a missing handset).

== What not to upload ==

* Photos with identifiable people unless you have permission.
* Photos you didn't take and don't have rights to (no random Google
results).

== If your upload doesn't appear ==

First uploads from a new account go to [[Special:Moderation]] for a
quick review. Once you're auto-confirmed (4 days + 10 edits) uploads
publish immediately.

[[Category:Help]]