Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations

This page is for requests to take over an account name that is already registered. If you want your account renamed to a name that is still available, please use Special:GlobalRenameRequest or Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple.

This page is a forum in which users can request, and global renamers (including Stewards) familiar with local usurpation guidelines, can consider and carry out, the "usurpation" of usernames primarily held locally. This consists of renaming an existing account in order to vacate the username and allow another user to take it.

Please note that global accounts whose "home wiki" is another project or which have significant attachments on other projects cannot be usurped here; these requests must be made at meta:Steward requests/Username changes (see meta:Help:Unified login).

A few users have agreed to provide assistance with the mechanics of this process. If you wish to assist as well, please read the linked page carefully.

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• The account you want to usurp must have the English Wikipedia as its "home wiki", i.e. or should be displayed next to the en.wikipedia.org entry for the account at Special:CentralAuth.
• The account you want to usurp should have no edits or significant log entries to qualify for usurpation (though rare exceptions are made in some circumstances). This includes edits or log actions on other Wikimedia projects. These can be checked through Special:CentralAuth.
• Please do not request usurpation of another account if your own user account is less than several months old, or barely used. In order to ensure that usurped usernames be put to good use, we prefer only to grant requests from reasonably well-established users.

Instructions

1. Log in to your present account.
   • Please do not leave a talk page message or e-mail the target account yourself. If this becomes necessary, a user familiar with the usurpation process will do so.
2. Click here to place your request.
   1. Replace "TARGET NAME" with the username you wish to usurp.
   2. Replace "YOUR REASON" with a description of why you want to usurp the account.
   3. Leave the "Subject/headline" field blank.

If the URL above does not work, simply copy the following text, click "edit this page" and paste it at the bottom of the page. Modify it as indicated.

{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON}}

Advanced usage

For requests involving renaming an account other than your logged in account, use this: {{subst:usurp|CURRENT NAME|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON}} For usurp only requests, which leaves your logged in account untouched, set the usurponly parameter to yes: {{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|usurponly=yes|reason=YOUR REASON}} To add an optional non default signature, use the sig parameter: {{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON|sig=OPTIONAL SIGNATURE}}

3. Preview the changes and make sure both names are spelled correctly. Click "Publish changes".
4. Your request is now complete and ready to be processed after the hold period (usually about a week). If the owner of the target account does not object, a global renamer will fulfill your request provided other requirements are met. Do not be surprised when you find yourself unable to log in to your old account.

• Requests that do not adhere to these instructions or that are grossly malformed are subject to removal.

Please place your request in the section for the current day, at the bottom of the list. It is currently 05:40:44, 12 October 2024 (UTC) ().

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Place your request here

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January 31, 2022

Requests left here should be addressed on or after February 8, 2022.

Temporary Neel → Neel yadav

Status:     In progress

• Current username: Temporary Neel (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
• Target username: Neel yadav (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
• Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
• For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
• Datestamp: 06:51, 31 January 2022 (UTC)
• Reason: Hello, I just created this account. My real name is Neel Yadav, and I intended to sign up for a wikipedia account eponymously. However, I was prevented from doing so as Neel Yadav is too similar to Neel yadav, a pre-existing username with 0 edits created in 2015. In all likelihood... I was probably the one who actually created that account back then. I tried logging in with that username and possible passwords I may have used, and also tried resetting the password in hopes that I had associated an email with it, but no luck. For validity, on this current account I've verified the email address at my personal domain name (I also self-host and manage that email server independently). I'm happy to provide other online identity proofs, if necessary. Temporary Neel (talk) 06:51, 31 January 2022 (UTC)

Note:

• The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
• The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
• Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 0 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 2 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 2 total edits on 3 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 06:58, 31 January 2022 (UTC)

February 8, 2022

Requests left here should be addressed on or after February 16, 2022.

Tanstaboi → TRE

Status:     In progress

• Current username: Tanstaboi (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
• Target username: TRE (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
• Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
• For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
• Datestamp: 13:26, 8 February 2022 (UTC)
• Reason: This is a new request since the one requested in January 5th was never addressed by a team member. I am committed to expanding my portfolio within Wikipedia. I just want my actual name since it's taken by an inactive other user. I had to research how to do this please give me a shot. Tanstaboi (talk) 13:26, 8 February 2022 (UTC)

Note:

• The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
• The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
• Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 0 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 26 undeleted edits and 2 deleted edits, for a total of 28 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 28 total edits on 8 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 13:28, 8 February 2022 (UTC)

February 9, 2022

Requests left here should be addressed on or after February 17, 2022.

Jamiebally → JamieB

Status:     In progress

• Current username: Jamiebally (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
• Target username: JamieB (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
• Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
• For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
• Datestamp: 18:42, 9 February 2022 (UTC)
• Reason: To remove part of my name Jamiebally (talk) 18:42, 9 February 2022 (UTC)

Note:

• The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
• Target user has 4 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 4 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 142 undeleted edits and 8 deleted edits, for a total of 150 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 170 total edits on 17 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 18:50, 9 February 2022 (UTC)

February 11, 2022

Requests left here should be addressed on or after February 19, 2022.

NightlyHelper → Tarhalindur

Status:     In progress

• Current username: NightlyHelper (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
• Target username: Tarhalindur (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
• Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
• For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
• Datestamp: 22:28, 11 February 2022 (UTC)
• Reason: Old account I created forever ago and forgot about, my usual username elsewhere. NightlyHelper (talk) 22:28, 11 February 2022 (UTC)

Note:

• The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
• The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
• Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 0 total edits on 4 wikis. Requesting user has 128 undeleted edits and 41 deleted edits, for a total of 169 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 169 total edits on 13 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 22:31, 11 February 2022 (UTC)

February 13, 2022

Requests left here should be addressed on or after February 21, 2022.

Epicpkmn11 → Pk11

Status:     In progress

• Current username: Epicpkmn11 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
• Target username: Pk11 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
• Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
• For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
• Datestamp: 06:28, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
• Reason: It's the username I usually go by online nowadays, I made this account under my old name since it was available, but it appears that the original Pk11 hasn't actually made any edits so figured I'd ask about changing. Epicpkmn11 (talk) 06:28, 13 February 2022 (UTC)

Note:

• The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
• The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
• Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 0 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 56 undeleted edits and 25 deleted edits, for a total of 81 edits. An SUL account (primary jawiki) exists for the requesting user, with 85 total edits on 31 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 15:00, 13 February 2022 (UTC)

February 15, 2022

Requests left here should be addressed on or after February 23, 2022.

SkyeWolf369 → SkyWolf369

Status:     In progress

• Current username: SkyeWolf369 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
• Target username: SkyWolf369 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
• Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
• For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
• Datestamp: 15:19, 15 February 2022 (UTC)
• Reason: This is my old account and I wish to regain this username however I have already used this account for most edits. SkyeWolf369 (talk) 15:19, 15 February 2022 (UTC)

Note:

• The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
• The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
• Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 0 total edits on 3 wikis. Requesting user has 69 undeleted edits and 7 deleted edits, for a total of 76 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 81 total edits on 8 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 15:28, 15 February 2022 (UTC)

March 4, 2022

Requests left here should be addressed on or after March 12, 2022.

Krutarth28 → Krutarth

Status:     In progress

• Current username: Krutarth28 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
• Target username: Krutarth (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
• Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
• For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
• Datestamp: 11:01, 4 March 2022 (UTC)
• Reason: Hey! I wanted to always use my first name on Wikipedia but it was already taken. Currently it's my first name and number. The account I want is old one hasn't been used so it should qualify. I would really appreciate if I can get account with just my first name. Krutarth (talk) 11:01, 4 March 2022 (UTC)

Note:

• The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
• The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
• Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 0 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 770 undeleted edits and 45 deleted edits, for a total of 815 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 820 total edits on 16 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 11:06, 4 March 2022 (UTC)

March 12, 2022

Requests left here should be addressed on or after March 20, 2022.

The Golden Viatori → Viatori

Status:     In progress

• Current username: The Golden Viatori (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
• Target username: Viatori (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
• Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
• For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
• Datestamp: 23:19, 12 March 2022 (UTC)
• Reason: I would like to shorten my name to make it easier and less identifiable as my handle is "The Golden Viatori" on most websites rather than "Viatori". The Golden Viatori (talk) 23:19, 12 March 2022 (UTC)

Note:

• The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
• The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
• Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 0 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 992 undeleted edits and 140 deleted edits, for a total of 1132 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 1198 total edits on 56 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 23:21, 12 March 2022 (UTC)

March 20, 2022

Requests left here should be addressed on or after March 28, 2022.

SadX → AKS

Status:     In progress

• Current username: SadX (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
• Target username: AKS (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
• Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
• For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
• Datestamp: 03:17, 20 March 2022 (UTC)
• Reason: AKS is short form of my name and I want to use my real name for everything on WiKi. The current user with this username is inactive and is only on WiKiMedia Commons and not on any other page. Please rename my username to AKS. Thank You SadX (talk) 03:17, 20 March 2022 (UTC)

 Clerk note: The requested username "AKS" is not registered locally, but is reserved for a global account. If you own the global account, please ensure you have included a confirmation link. If you do not own the global account, this may preclude renaming. Requests for usurpation of global usernames with significant attachments on other projects must be made at meta:Steward requests/Username changes. AnomieBOT⚡ 03:20, 20 March 2022 (UTC)

MaitreyaVaruna → Immanuelle

Status:     In progress

• Current username: MaitreyaVaruna (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
• Target username: Immanuelle (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
• Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
• For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
• Datestamp: 19:14, 20 March 2022 (UTC)
• Reason: Username has no edits, I want this name because I am transitioning and want this feminine name, it is registered on Indonesian Wikipedia so I am a bit worried it might not be possible though MaitreyaVaruna (talk) 19:14, 20 March 2022 (UTC)

 Clerk note: The requested username "Immanuelle" is not registered locally, but is reserved for a global account. If you own the global account, please ensure you have included a confirmation link. If you do not own the global account, this may preclude renaming. Requests for usurpation of global usernames with significant attachments on other projects must be made at meta:Steward requests/Username changes. AnomieBOT⚡ 19:17, 20 March 2022 (UTC)

The username has no contributions at all. I requested there MaitreyaVaruna (talk) 20:14, 20 March 2022 (UTC)

TheAgriculturist → FARMER

Status:     In progress

• Current username: TheAgriculturist (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
• Target username: FARMER (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
• Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
• For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
• Datestamp: 02:14, 22 March 2022 (UTC)
• Reason: I need a simple username. It will make the login procedure easier and faster. TheAgriculturist (talk) 02:14, 22 March 2022 (UTC)