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Changing username/Simple
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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.

Current requests

Add new requests to the bottom of the page.

Prof jerz → Dennis G. Jerz

 Bureaucrat note: I see that Dennis G. Jerz (talk · contribs) already exists and has made edits - is that account also yours? We can't merge two accounts contributions, but if you can show that they are both your accounts, we could transfer Prof jerz's edits to Dennis G. Jerz (but its own contributions would need to be assigned to a nominal account). WjBscribe 13:25, 1 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, Prof jerz and Dennis G. Jerz are both me. Here I am signed in as Prof jerz... 21:51, 16 December 2007 (UTC)

...and here I am again, logged in as Dennis G. Jerz. Transfering the edits to the new account would be fine. Dennis G. Jerz (talk) 21:55, 16 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Here I am again, from the Prof jerz account, saying yes, please go ahead and transfer the edits as you suggest. Thank you. 21:57, 16 December 2007 (UTC)

 Bureaucrat note: This request was archived prematurely so I am restoring it here. I have contacted the editor to ask if they still wish to be renamed as discussed above. WjBscribe 16:56, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Metal to the Max! → .....The Great One.....

 Bureaucrat note: I think remembering how many dots you have before and after the name may be a hastle for those trying to contact you and it may also be a nuisance for you whenever you sign in. Are you sure this is the name you want? WjBscribe 02:34, 23 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Im sure, i did 5 dots. If theres no other user with the user The Great One thyen i would be happy to just use that.--Metal to the Max! 05:26, 24 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

 Clerk note: The Great One and The great one are both taken (how'd that happen?), but both meet the requirements for usurpation. —Random832 14:58, 27 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: There haven't always been restrictions on choosing usernames that differed only in capitalisation from existing names. Secretlondon (talk) 19:50, 27 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Well if those two got to have the same username minus a small differ, then mine stands out ALOT more with the dots, therefore being noticable.--Metal to the Max! 11:02, 30 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done, I think WJBscribe is right about the dots, and I recommend usurpation. -- Andre (talk) 02:23, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Well how about maybe -The Great One- or something, come on, pls, its not much to ask.--Metal to the Max! 10:38, 3 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Kharybdis → Rakel

 Bureaucrat note: This user doesn't qualify for a usurption as their only real edits are to their userpage - however if you can show you use the name on other wikis we'll consider it. Secretlondon (talk) 19:43, 27 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done -- Andre (talk) 02:23, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Caston Smith → Hound Dog

 Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. Qst 13:16, 30 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done -- Andre (talk) 02:23, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]


KatRDNS → Kat7207

 Clerk note: I'm not sure how "RDNS" is a WP:U breach, which is what seems to be implied. -Jéské (Auld lang syne) 02:48, 1 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ryan57 → Ryan Taylor

 Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you are an established user and wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at m:Steward requests/Username changes. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to.

  • However, the editor requesting rename may not qualify for usurpation; but he might be close with ~250 edits, and a bureaucrat would hopefully make a decision on that before he goes to usurpation (if that is what he chooses to do). Also, the account Ryan Tayler was created via the WP:ACC process, this may not matter, but just to note I (talk) 05:03, 31 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done, go to usurpation -- Andre (talk) 02:23, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

HOWARDYELLEN → HLBLANTON10

In your request, you capitalised every letter of both names. However, your username is not capitalised, which lead me to think it might have been an error. Would you like your new name to be in all capital letters? I (talk) 19:22, 31 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Algszs → Algszs

 Clerk note: All usernames start with a capital letter per MediaWiki software restrictions. Sorry. -Jéské (Auld lang syne) 09:47, 1 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done -- Andre (talk) 02:23, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Dawnhornby → Dawnhornby

 Clerk note: All usernames on Wikipedia begin with a capital letter because they system automatically converts them so, so this rename would make a differece. You can, however, adjust your signature in Special:Preferences so your usernames displays decapitalised. Qst 12:02, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done -- Andre (talk) 22:23, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Rodolfo Llinas → Renopl.

 Bureaucrat note: This request was malformed so I want to check that I'm interpreting it correctly. Do you want to renamed to:
Or something else? WjBscribe 16:50, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Rick30316 → Rickroberts

 Done. WjBscribe 21:28, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Iconshock web icons → Web icons

 Clerk note: The username "Iconshock web icons" does not exist. Further, all requests must be made by the account wanting renaming; this request was filed by 190.12.137.238 (talk · contribs). -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 20:58, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
This is probably commons:User:Iconshock web icons who was blocked indefinitely for a promotional username. Change requests at commons are at commons:Commons:Changing username. PrimeHunter (talk) 22:04, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done -- Andre (talk) 22:25, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

James Green → Mercideous

 Done. WjBscribe 21:27, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

RambutanKing → ShadowpuppetKing

I have modified the request, as Ramubtanking listed his name as User:Rambutanking, which breaks the links. I have removed the user prefix. I (talk) 20:21, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Done. WjBscribe 21:28, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Johan Runhardt → JohanR9

 Clerk note: Do you want Boris Alexander or Johan R9? -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 22:22, 2 January 2008 (UTC).[reply]
Thankyou, I prefer JohanR9. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Johan Runhardt (talk • contribs)
Fixing header. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 22:40, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Done -- Andre (talk) 22:47, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Andrewjd → AndrewJD

 Done Secretlondon (talk) 00:33, 3 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

MaydaBakri → Mayda Bakri

 Done Secretlondon (talk) 00:34, 3 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Jones_s_a → Motley Crue Rocks

 Done. WjBscribe 05:34, 3 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Saxdesigns → Obaff123

Manitou76 → Ussphilips

Lincalinca → Rm w a vu

Ravikartheek → RaviKartheek

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