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* Reason: Need a username that is easier to read [[User:OuendanL|OuendanL]] ([[User talk:OuendanL|talk]]) 05:26, 7 April 2017 (UTC)
* Reason: Need a username that is easier to read [[User:OuendanL|OuendanL]] ([[User talk:OuendanL|talk]]) 05:26, 7 April 2017 (UTC)
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' There is already a [[WP:SUL|global account]] registered for [[sulutil:Hyakume|Hyakume]].—[[User:Cyberbot I|<sup style="color:green;font-family:Courier">cyberbot I</sup>]]<small><sub style="margin-left:-13.5ex;color:green;font-family:Comic Sans MS">[[User talk:Cyberbot I|<span style="color:green">Talk to my owner</span>]]:Online</sub></small> 05:30, 7 April 2017 (UTC)
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' There is already a [[WP:SUL|global account]] registered for [[sulutil:Hyakume|Hyakume]].—[[User:Cyberbot I|<sup style="color:green;font-family:Courier">cyberbot I</sup>]]<small><sub style="margin-left:-13.5ex;color:green;font-family:Comic Sans MS">[[User talk:Cyberbot I|<span style="color:green">Talk to my owner</span>]]:Online</sub></small> 05:30, 7 April 2017 (UTC)
:: Whenever a mod checks this, can they look into that global account? It has not made any changes in about 7 years. If not, is the username "SpecterVHS" okay? [[User:OuendanL|OuendanL]] ([[User talk:OuendanL|talk]]) 05:38, 7 April 2017 (UTC)

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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:

  1. Read this page first. You must be aware of, and understand, all of that information before requesting a username change
  2. 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.
  3. Do not create an account under the new name or move/redirect your userpages. We'll do that for you.
  4. Log in with your present username in order to place your request. Renames will not be approved if the requester is not logged in.
  5. 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=
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.



Stdcolon → iaptbot

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 14:20, 30 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The requested username may be considered to be a misleading username as it gives the impression that the account is operated by a bot. Please pick a new name. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 17:24, 30 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Jake-low → Jake Low

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 14:40, 3 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The requested username is already registered, see Special:CentralAuth/Jake_Low. As the only edits they have made to Wikimedia have been reverted, it is eligible for usurpation; if you would like to usurp this username, please file a request at m:SRUC. If you do not wish to usurp this username, please pick a new name. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 14:41, 3 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Ryannees → H6iUEqeMtHVr{D^M4H

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:30, 4 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The requested username contains the { character which is not allowed. See Wikipedia:Naming_conventions_(technical_restrictions)#Restrictions_on_usernames. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 16:45, 4 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Please also see Wikipedia:Courtesy vanishing if you wish to request that route. ···日本穣 · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 03:56, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

AdamMånsson → mnsson

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 14:10, 5 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
AdamMånsson, you are currently blocked on the Swedish Wikipedia for vandalism. Please note that we only rename users that are in good standing. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 16:25, 5 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Ryannees → H6iUEqeMtHVrD^M4H

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 17:50, 5 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Please reply on your previous request so everything can be kept in one place. ···日本穣 · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 03:57, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Symedialab → jmc.symlhk

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 07:20, 6 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Please provide a reason for renaming. Please be more specific. ···日本穣 · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 03:59, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Supernova0 → JenLi

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 00:10, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? @Supernova0: ···日本穣 · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 04:01, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Nihonjoe: Yes, aware and comfortable. Supernova0 ♪♫ (talk) ♪♫ 04:47, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

FTZC → Caroline0016

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 00:10, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Please provide a reason for renaming. @FTZC: Please provide a more specific reason. ···日本穣 · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 04:02, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

OuendanL → Hyakume

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Hyakume.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 05:30, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Whenever a mod checks this, can they look into that global account? It has not made any changes in about 7 years. If not, is the username "SpecterVHS" okay? OuendanL (talk) 05:38, 7 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]