What are the primary responsibilities of a Wikipedia administrator?

Wikipedia administrators are experienced editors who have been granted additional technical abilities and responsibilities by the community to help maintain the encyclopedia. Their primary responsibilities include protecting pages from vandalism or disruptive editing, blocking users who violate Wikipedia's policies, deleting pages that meet specific deletion criteria, and enforcing community decisions. Page protection prevents edits to articles that are experiencing high levels of vandalism or edit warring. Blocking prevents disruptive users from editing Wikipedia, ensuring that the encyclopedia remains a productive and collaborative environment. Deletion involves removing pages that are not notable, are copyright violations, or otherwise violate Wikipedia's policies. Administrators also play a role in resolving disputes between editors and enforcing community consensus. They are expected to act impartially and to use their tools responsibly, following established guidelines and community norms. Becoming an administrator requires a demonstrated commitment to Wikipedia's mission, a thorough understanding of its policies, and a strong reputation for fairness and good judgment. Administrators are not 'in charge' of Wikipedia, but rather serve as trusted community members who help to maintain its smooth operation.