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Changing username/Simple

This page is a forum in which users can request, and global renamers (including stewards) can consider and carry out, requests to rename accounts to usernames that are not yet taken on any Wikimedia project. While global renamers carry out renames, other users (including bots) help by "clerking" the mechanics of this process. If you wish to help as a clerk, please read the linked page carefully.

Instructions

For help 'vanishing' from Wikipedia, please see courtesy vanishing.

Once you have decided on the name you would like:

Read this page first. You must be aware of, and understand, all of that information before requesting a username change
Check to make sure this username is not already in use. Do this by searching for the name here. If the name appears in the results, even if on another Wikimedia project, it is taken.
Do not create an account under the new name or move/redirect your userpages. We'll do that for you.
Log in with your present username in order to place your request. Renames will not be approved if the requester is not logged in.
Click here to place your request.
- Add your desired username after NEW=
- Add a reason for the change after REASON=
- Do not change anything after CURRENT=
Make sure that you have spelt your desired name correctly, including capitalization and spacing. Save the page. If your request is submitted malformed, please remedy it according to this page.
Check back on this page periodically to answer any questions that may arise regarding your request. Please be patient. It may take a few days for your request to be completed. If you do not answer any questions, your request may be declined due to no response.
Once your request has been completed, please do not remove or change your request. It will be archived automatically by a bot.

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

Important Notes After you are renamed...

Due to technical limitations, usernames may not start with a lowercase letter. However, you may use the template {{lowercase title}} on your user and user talk pages, and change your signature to reflect your preference.
Underscores and spaces are considered identical by the MediaWiki software.
Use of a company, organization, group, website, or product name as a username is prohibited by the username policy.
Please understand the implications of using your real name before requesting a name change to it.

... your name will be changed to the new one in the page history of every page you've edited.
... your userpage and any subpages will be moved to the new name automatically. Please do not attempt to move them yourself.
... links left by your previous signatures will still point to the old userpage; however, a redirect will be left behind to your new userpage.
... your request will be automatically moved to the archives in the interest of transparency.

Current requests

Click here to place a request

Konabear → Blackburn2000

Current name: Konabear (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Blackburn2000 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Recently my name change from Konabear to Blackburn2000 was approved. My posting were supposed to be reattributed to my new user name for privacy reasons, but only a few were reattributed. I would like to request my original Dec.13 posted to be changed to my new username as well to avoid being contacted regarding this posting in the future. Thank you. Blackburn2000 (talk) 03:08, 24 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target username exists, and it has edits, deleted edits, and/or log edits. SoxBot (talk) 03:09, 24 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, this username already exists because you recently granted my username change from Konabear to Blackburn2000, But you only reattributed half of my postings on my history page. I would like my original posting from Dec. 16 2006 to be reattributed to my new name, Blackburn2000, if possible. I've had problems with other users identifying me and sending me emails. I tried to contact one of your administrators to do this, but never heard back. I would appreciate the reattribution change of my original Dec.13 posting if you can do it. Thank You. Blackburn2000 (talk)
Bureaucrat note: Full reattribution can take some time. When was the last rename done? We can't merge accounts, so if you're not prepared to wait for the process to finish, or if it's bugged, I can only suggest we rename your old account to another name. What would you like to do? --Dweller (talk) 09:20, 25 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for taking the time to look at this for me. If renaming my old account to my new username, Blackburn2000, would help change the original posting I created on Dec. 13, then I would like to rename the old account if you think that would help. The purpose of the username change from Konabear to Blackburn2000 was to reattribute all postings with the name Konabear so I could no longer be identified by other users and emailed about my postings. I have only created one page, and all postings were reattributed except for the original posting on Dec. 13. Please do what you think would be best in this case. Thank you again for looking into this. Blackburn2000 (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 21:51, 30 June 2009 (UTC).[reply]
Bureaucrat note: I can rename the few edits left on that account, but not to your new name. We cannot merge accounts. What new name would you like those under? --Dweller (talk) 13:59, 2 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: User seems inactive and email not enabled. If no reply by Wednesday, I propose that we interpret the request to the best of our ability. --Dweller (talk) 10:08, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

MehdiPedia → MehdiHosseinkouchack

Current name: MehdiPedia (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: MehdiHosseinkouchack (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: I just wanted to have my full name in my signature. MehdiPedia (talk) 09:57, 1 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 10:00, 1 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of the issues that may arise when you use your WP:REALNAME? Also, wouldn't you want the "K" capitalized as well, and what about spaces? -- Avi (talk) 12:33, 1 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  - Old Clerk note: You mention your reasoning is so you can have your full name in your signature. You do not need to change your username to do this. Have a look at WP:SIG for more information :) — Deon555^talk_{I'm BACK!}

Oldstalker → Iljapetroff

Current name: Oldstalker (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Iljapetroff (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Received notice for username violation and fish to make things right for future contributions in Wikipedia. Oldstalker (talk) 16:55, 1 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 16:57, 1 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Bureaucrat note: It appears that your new suggestion may be some form of your real name. Are you aware of the issues that may arise with the use of WP:REALNAMEs? -- Avi (talk) 17:08, 1 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

NEBS-Canada → CLMB-Barrie

Current name: NEBS-Canada (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: CLMB-Barrie (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Previous username violated policies regarding company name. NEBS-Canada (talk) 14:05, 2 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 14:06, 2 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Are you sure the target username isn't promotional as well? –Juliancolton | ^Talk 16:01, 2 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

CalcbikeUSBPriapPs2 → NEW YYZ

Current name: CalcbikeUSBPriapPs2 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: YYZ (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: I want a new name because my current name is incredibly long. YYZ is my fave song and its nice and short. C B U 04:34, 4 July 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by CalcbikeUSBPriapPs2 (talk • contribs) [reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 04:36, 4 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Do you intend to edit the encyclopedia at some point? All your edits have been to user pages or sandboxes. EVula // talk // ☯ // 15:51, 4 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Jimmy Lavoie → Jimmy

Current name: Jimmy Lavoie (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Jimmy (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: My current username is my full name, a personal data. P.S. The page "User:Jimmy" exists but seems to be an error (check the history). Thanks. 209.169.155.57 (talk) 03:30, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Although the requested username exists, the user has not made any contributions to Wikipedia. Therefore, you can place a request to usurp the username at WP:USURP. SoxBot (talk) 03:33, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 209.169.155.57 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request.— Deon555^talk_{I'm BACK!} 05:21, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Clerk note: There seems to be a bad history with that username, with allegations of sockpuppetry and impersonation. There is nothing stopping you taking the username (you'd need to request it here), but maybe a different name with no negative history? Cheers, — Deon555^talk_{I'm BACK!} 05:19, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Not done Request for usurpation needs to be made at WP:CHUU. Thank you. -- Avi (talk) 05:37, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hushhomewear → Hush homewear

Current name: Hushhomewear (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Hush homewear (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: space required. Hushhomewear (talk) 15:53, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 15:57, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Clerk note: The username appears to be promotional. Use of a company, organization, group, website, or product name as a username is prohibited by the username policy. Please choose another name. So Why 16:40, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Marketing Coordinator → Kim Hamilton

Current name: Marketing Coordinator (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Kim Hamilton (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Current username sounded like a promotional username. Marketing Coordinator (talk) 15:57, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 16:00, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? So Why 16:36, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Svawda → Sjdvda

Current name: Svawda (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Sjdvda (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Enhancing my online presence as I don't usually use the username svawda on any website. I normally use the username sjdvda. For example, my website address is sjdvda.com. Svawda (talk) 16:24, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 16:27, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Done -- Avi (talk) 16:57, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Fhue → Prbeacon

Current name: Fhue (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Prbeacon (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Original name was deemed inappropriate. Fhue (talk) 17:31, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Although the requested username exists, the user has not made any contributions to Wikipedia. Therefore, you can place a request to usurp the username at WP:USURP. SoxBot (talk) 17:33, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Not done This needs usurpation. Please place the request at WP:CHUU. Thank you. -- Avi (talk) 17:47, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Johnbull → Britannicus

Current name: Johnbull (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Britannicus (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: I prefer the new name. Johnbull (talk) 18:19, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target username exists, and it has edits, deleted edits, and/or log edits. SoxBot (talk) 18:21, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

On realising this username is already taken I have moved the request to usurpations.--Johnbull (talk) 18:38, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Per above. -- Avi (talk) 20:31, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Aleksandrs Kuzmins → Fuseau

Current name: Aleksandrs Kuzmins (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Fuseau (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Not wishing to use name and surname as username. Aleksandrs Kuzmins (talk) 22:59, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 23:00, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: – There is a user:Fuseau on the lv Wikipedia. This user has close to 1,400 edits and still edits actively. If you are not this user, it may be best to consider a different username. While the lvwiki user has not yet taken the Fuseau SUL, he does have the claim to it. What do other 'crats think? —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 02:08, 7 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Avinash CSMCRI → Avinash Mishra

Current name: Avinash CSMCRI (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Avinash Mishra (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: New name is global while old may creat conflict. Avinash CSMCRI (talk) 04:06, 7 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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 *{{User:SoxBot/CHU|noerror}} [[User:SoxBot|SoxBot]] ([[User talk:SoxBot|talk]]) 23:00, 6 July 2009 (UTC)
 :{{cratnote}} – There is a user:Fuseau on the lv Wikipedia. This user has close to 1,400 edits and still edits actively. If you are not this user, it may be best to consider a different username. While the lvwiki user has not yet taken the Fuseau [[m:SUL|SUL]], he does have the claim to it. What do other 'crats think? &mdash;<strong>[[User:Anonymous Dissident|<span style="font-family:Script MT Bold;color:DarkRed">Anonymous Dissident</span>]]</strong>[[User_talk:Anonymous Dissident|<sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:Gray">Talk</span></sup>]] 02:08, 7 July 2009 (UTC)
+=== Avinash CSMCRI → Avinash Mishra ===
+{{renameuser2|1=Avinash CSMCRI
+|2=Avinash Mishra
+}}
+* Reason: New name is global while old may creat conflict. [[User:Avinash CSMCRI|Avinash CSMCRI]] ([[User talk:Avinash CSMCRI|talk]]) 04:06, 7 July 2009 (UTC)