Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations
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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.
Notes
- 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
- 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.
- Click here to place your request.
- Replace "
TARGET NAME
" with the username you wish to usurp. - Replace "
YOUR REASON
" with a description of why you want to usurp the account. - Leave the "Subject/headline" field blank.
- Replace "
- 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
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- Preview the changes and make sure both names are spelled correctly. Click "Publish changes".
- 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 14:00:32, 9 September 2024 (UTC) (
).
July 11, 2021
Requests left here should be addressed on or after July 19, 2021.
LilBillWilliams → Bill Williams
Status: In progress
- Current username: LilBillWilliams (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Target username: Bill Williams (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: 22:32, 11 July 2021 (UTC)
- Reason: My current username was made around two years ago, and I wanted Bill Williams instead, since I saw the account had been inactive for around 15 years, but I was blocked before I could complete a usurp request. Two years ago, I left a comment on their talk page asking if they were going to come back or still use their account in the future, but they haven't responded since. Bill Williams (talk) 22:32, 11 July 2021 (UTC)
- Note:
The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
Target user has 7 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 7 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 722 undeleted edits and 4 deleted edits, for a total of 726 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 746 total edits on 11 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 22:33, 11 July 2021 (UTC)
July 28, 2021
Requests left here should be addressed on or after August 5, 2021.
Ihatethisname → Swaggalicious
Status: On hold
- Current username: Ihatethisname (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Target username: Swaggalicious (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: 03:34, 28 July 2021 (UTC)
- Reason: Swaggalicious is my gamer tag and mostly what I use to identify myself online plus i looked into the name and it was created 13 years ago with no contributions at all or its own page so was hoping to get the name plus my current name speaks for itself Ihatethisname (talk) 03:34, 28 July 2021 (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 125 undeleted edits and 2 deleted edits, for a total of 127 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 127 total edits on 9 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 03:43, 28 July 2021 (UTC)
On hold until 17 August. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 13:00, 10 August 2021 (UTC)
August 5, 2021
Requests left here should be addressed on or after August 13, 2021.
Yanmarka → Wan Shi Tong
Status: On hold
- Current username: Yanmarka (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Target username: Wan Shi Tong (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: 13:36, 5 August 2021 (UTC)
- Reason: Current username is used elsewhere. New name only has 3 edits. Yanmarka (talk) 13:36, 5 August 2021 (UTC)
- Note:
The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
Target user has 3 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 3 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 26 undeleted edits and 1 deleted edit, for a total of 27 edits. An SUL account (primary dewiki) exists for the requesting user, with 878 total edits on 43 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 13:38, 5 August 2021 (UTC)
On hold until 17 August. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 12:59, 10 August 2021 (UTC)
August 9, 2021
Requests left here should be addressed on or after August 17, 2021.
Sirdog9002 → Sirdog
Status: On hold
- Current username: Sirdog9002 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Target username: Sirdog (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: 19:43, 9 August 2021 (UTC)
- Reason: I am known mainly as simply Sirdog elsewhere on the internet. I only use numbers at the end when necessary to complete account creation. This didn't bother me too much when I first got started as I was unsure if I would contribute long-term. Now that I've determined I do wish to contribute long-term, I'd like to attempt to go for my more desired name. Regardless of the verdict, whoever handles this - cheers! Sirdog9002 (talk) 19:43, 9 August 2021 (UTC)
- Note:
The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
Target user has 3 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 3 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 250 undeleted edits and 113 deleted edits, for a total of 363 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 364 total edits on 14 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 19:46, 9 August 2021 (UTC)
On hold until 17 August. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 13:01, 10 August 2021 (UTC)
August 10, 2021
Requests left here should be addressed on or after August 18, 2021.
Vipzerix → Vipz
Status: On hold
- Current username: Vipzerix (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Target username: Vipz (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: 18:23, 10 August 2021 (UTC)
- Reason: A shorthand, harder to dox. Vipzerix (talk) 18:23, 10 August 2021 (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 274 undeleted edits and 6 deleted edits, for a total of 280 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 301 total edits on 55 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 18:25, 10 August 2021 (UTC)
On hold until 20 August. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 02:28, 13 August 2021 (UTC)
August 14, 2021
Requests left here should be addressed on or after August 22, 2021.
DeclanM123 → DeclanM123
Status: In progress
- Current username: DeclanM123 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Target username: DeclanM123 (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: 15:11, 14 August 2021 (UTC)
- Reason: Privacy DeclanM123 (talk) 15:11, 14 August 2021 (UTC)
Clerk note: The target username "DeclanM123" is equivalent to the original username "DeclanM123". Please follow the instructions at the top of the page to correctly file your request. AnomieBOT⚡ 15:22, 14 August 2021 (UTC)
August 15, 2021
Requests left here should be addressed on or after August 23, 2021.
Joshuaturner → JoshuaT
Status: In progress
- Current username: Joshuaturner (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Target username: JoshuaT (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: 05:34, 15 August 2021 (UTC)
- Reason: Consistency with other online accounts and removing my last name is a security precaution. The target name does not appear to have any activity or contributions since creation. Joshuaturner (talk) 05:34, 15 August 2021 (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 37 undeleted edits and 1 deleted edit, for a total of 38 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 44 total edits on 16 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 05:37, 15 August 2021 (UTC)
Thiswillbebrief → Inigo
Status: In progress
- Current username: Thiswillbebrief (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Target username: Inigo (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: 10:43, 15 August 2021 (UTC)
- Reason: Please may I [Thiswillbebrief] usurp the username "Inigo"? I did not initially intend to edit Wikipedia for long time but hope to continue to contribute and would like todo so under a more friendly and personal (but not overly personal) name. Thank you and best wishes. Thiswillbebrief (talk) 10:43, 15 August 2021 (UTC)
Clerk note: The requested username "Inigo" 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⚡ 10:50, 15 August 2021 (UTC)
August 16, 2021
Requests left here should be addressed on or after August 24, 2021.
JuniorBlitz → WebMint
Status: In progress
- Current username: JuniorBlitz (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Target username: WebMint (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: 17:57, 16 August 2021 (UTC)
- Reason: I prefer it as it represents me on other wikis. JuniorBlitz (talk) 17:57, 16 August 2021 (UTC)
Clerk note: The requested username "WebMint" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU/S instead. AnomieBOT⚡ 18:01, 16 August 2021 (UTC)
August 17, 2021
Requests left here should be addressed on or after August 25, 2021.
KyleDantarin → Basschimp
Status: In progress
- Current username: KyleDantarin (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Target username: Basschimp (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: 12:11, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
- Reason: Basschimp is my DJ name and user profile across multiple accounts, (e.g. facebook, soundcloud, spotify). I assume I registered it by accident, or if it has been registered it has never been used so would appreciate if I could merge this account with that so I have the one username across all online properties.
Username: Basschimp Registered: 07:37, December 26, 2008 (12 years ago) Total edit count: 0 Number of attached accounts: 1 Kyle Dantarin (talk) 12:11, 17 August 2021 (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 210 undeleted edits and 9 deleted edits, for a total of 219 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 231 total edits on 4 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 12:21, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
PaleoMatt → Mayki
Status: In progress
- Current username: PaleoMatt (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Target username: Mayki (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: 19:51, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
- Reason: I am transgender and thus my current username contains my deadname, I'd like to change it because of that. Mayki is a username I generally use on other platforms so it would make life easier if it was also my username here. PaleoMatt (talk) 19:51, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
Clerk note: The requested username "Mayki" 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⚡ 19:52, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
August 19, 2021
Requests left here should be addressed on or after August 27, 2021.
0286sTest → !0abcde
Status: In progress
- Current username: 0286sTest (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Target username: !0abcde (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: 01:05, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
- Reason: I didn’t receive the e-mail containing the temporary password for !0abcde. I planned to use the latter user for testing, but (again) I didn’t receive the e-mail message for the temporary password. Both accounts were made by me. Rng0286 (talk) conts (extended confirmed and rollbacker!) Don’t judge a book by it’s cover (check rights) D'oh! 01:05, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
- Note:
This user was created less than 6 months ago, such usernames may not be usurped. You can file another request when the username is older than 6 months.
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 0 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 0 total edits on 3 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 01:14, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
Karthi.aru → Karthik_Arumugham
Status: In progress
- Current username: Karthi.aru (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Target username: Karthik_Arumugham (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: 02:24, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
- Reason: full name Karthi.aru (talk) 02:24, 19 August 2021 (UTC)