Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple
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Important Notes | After you are renamed... | ||||
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Do not be surprised if you suddenly cannot log in to your old account; this merely indicates that you should log in under your new user name as the request has been fulfilled. |
Current requests
Thomassampson → ThomasSampson
- Current name: Thomassampson (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: ThomasSampson (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: *Prefer the 's' to be captitalised as it breaks up my name
- Looks much much better
- Cant think of a 3rd reason. Thomassampson (talk) 09:52, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
On hold - Your account is already unified across Wikimedia projects, so you will need to ask a steward to delete your global account before you can be renamed locally. Requests can be made at m:SR/SUL. WjBscribe 10:15, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
- Not done. WjBscribe 22:37, 15 June 2008 (UTC)
User:Elviajeropaisa → User:Albeiror24
- Current name: Elviajeropaisa (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Albeiror24 (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: Mergin accounts in all wikis. AL (talk) 13:30, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
- SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 13:33, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
- Please have a steward delete your global account so we can perform this rename. Andre (talk) 13:54, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
- Not done. WjBscribe 22:37, 15 June 2008 (UTC)
A4 → A1
- Current name: A4 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: A1 (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: Joining accounts (SUL) --A1 (talk) 18:13, 6 June 2008 (UTC) --A4 (talk) 18:14, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
- SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. SoxBot VI (talk) 18:24, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
- On hold Are you A1 on the Ukranian wiki? If so, as your account is already unified across Wikimedia projects, so you will need to ask a steward to delete your global account before you can be renamed locally. Requests can be made at m:SR/SUL. WjBscribe 18:19, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
- Yes, I am uk:User:A1. I don't want my global account be deleted, I just wanted to merge my existing on enwiki accounts - User:A4, which I registered locally on en quite long ago and User:A1 - wich is global into one account - A1. --A1 (talk) 19:02, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
- It is not possible to rename accounts to a name reserved for a global account. To do this you need to have the global account deleted, then I can rename you, then you can recreate the account. WjBscribe 19:13, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
- Yes, I am uk:User:A1. I don't want my global account be deleted, I just wanted to merge my existing on enwiki accounts - User:A4, which I registered locally on en quite long ago and User:A1 - wich is global into one account - A1. --A1 (talk) 19:02, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
- Not done. WjBscribe 22:38, 15 June 2008 (UTC)
Shownearby → ShowNearby
- Current name: Shownearby (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: ShowNearby (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
- Clerk note: Moved from USURP. -- Anonymous DissidentTalk 19:22, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
- Delete your global account at m:SR/SUL first. Andre (talk) 00:33, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
Tottidesign → Totti Design
- Current username: Tottidesign (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Target username: Totti Design (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
- Datestamp: 15:39, 11 June 2008 (UTC)
- For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
Tottidesign (talk) 15:39, 11 June 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note: The above three requests have been moved from WP:USURP as the usernames have not been registered. RichardΩ612 Ɣ ɸ 19:18, June 11, 2008 (UTC)
- This is a promotional username. Please choose another one. Andre (talk) 00:30, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
- Not done. WjBscribe 17:27, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
SU2C → Cat from SU2C
- Current name: SU2C (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Cat from SU2C (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: Flagged by other user for possibly having a role account. It's not! It's just me! SU2C (talk) 18:06, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
- Bureaucrat note: The company name is still in the name... I'd rather you request something unique that doesn't reference Stand Up To Cancer at all. I'd also recommend you read our conflict of interest guidelines. EVula // talk // ☯ // 18:17, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
Wingedunicorn123 → Lanoria
- Current name: Wingedunicorn123 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Lanoria (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: Reason for requested renaming. qwertyuiop (talk) 00:04, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
- Please delete your global account at m:SR/SUL first. Andre (talk) 01:48, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Keving morgan studio → Kevin Morgan Studio
- Current name: Kevin morgan studio (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Kevin Morgan Studio (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: forgot to capitalize, doesnt work for the site, client wants it changed.
Kevin morgan studio (talk) 15:43, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
- 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. Section was amended here. Rudget (Help?) 15:48, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
- Not done Self-promotion is not what Wikipedia is for. EVula // talk // ☯ // 15:49, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
- Bureaucrat note: Client? Someone's paying for someone else to do a WP:CHU? Kingturtle (talk) 16:38, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
Rnkroy → !Elite
- Current name: Rnkroy (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: !Elite (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 don't want my name to appear. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rnkroy (talk • contribs) 08:02, 14 June 2008 (UTC)
- Delete your global account first at m:SR/SUL. Andre (talk) 19:22, 14 June 2008 (UTC)
आशीष भटनागर → Ashishbhatnagar72
- Current name: आशीष भटनागर (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Ashishbhatnagar72 (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 already have a unified account with name Ashishbhatnagar72 at eng wiki & other sister sites. But in hindi wiki I had an account with Hindi name आशीष भटनागर. Upon unifying the a/c in Hindi wiki, aparellel a/c on all sister sites was created, similarly on eng too. SO I request you to please merge the existing a/c named User:आशीष भटनागर to User:Ashishbhatnagar72. Can It be possible to merge it globally too? आशीष भटनागर (talk) 00:39, 15 June 2008 (UTC)
- Not done - sorry but it isn't possible to merge accounts, they can only be renamed. WjBscribe 22:36, 15 June 2008 (UTC)
Montikid → Que Creativa
- Current name: Montikid (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Que Creativa (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: Reason for requested renaming: Confusing to keep track of business and personal accounts to make contributions and wish to consolidate accounts. If possible, either change to Que Creativa, or merge with QueCreativa. Thank you. Montikid (talk) 05:07, 15 June 2008 (UTC)
Clerk note: Business account? Que Creativa? Role/promotional accounts are not permitted. — Rlevse • Talk • 16:57, 15 June 2008 (UTC)
This is not a Role/promotinal account. I was referring to my usernames/emails. I usually use montikid as a username to identify my kids communications. I use QueCreativa or Que Creativa for everything else. Thanks! QueCreativa (talk)
ArunaPL → Polish Locksmith
- Current name: ArunaPL (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Polish Locksmith (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: unified login (pl:wikipedysta:Locksmith) —Preceding unsigned comment added by ArunaPL (talk • contribs) 09:58, 15 June 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note: Please transfer this request to Wikipedia:Changing username/SUL. Rudget (Help?) 11:39, 15 June 2008 (UTC)
WESTENDWATCH → Cindy1983
- Current name: WESTENDWATCH (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Cindy1983 (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 didn't know that my username couldn't be a real company name. I hope to have the permission to conserve the article I wrote about WestEnd on my new username. WESTENDWATCH (talk) 08:13, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
- Not done - Cannot rename user locally as this username has been migrated to the unified login system. You will need to get a steward to delete your global account before this change can be made. You make that request here. Kingturtle (talk) 12:12, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
Hello, sorry but apparently there isn't any global account according to birdy geimfyglið :
Hello, there is neither a global account for "WestEndWatch" nor for "WestEnd". Please request the renames on en.wiki and fr.wiki locally, thanks, --birdy geimfyglið (:> )=| ∇ 14:29, 16 June 2008 (UTC) Closed I guess, --birdy geimfyglið (:> )=| ∇ 19:34, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
Please let me know what to do to get back my user page and my article about West End Watch CO. Thanks in advance
Healthinformatics → Health Informatics Centre
- Current name: Healthinformatics (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Health Informatics Centre (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: Did not realise that Username would be used for title of page Healthinformatics (talk) 11:42, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
- Not done Promotional user name. Please selected a different new name. Kingturtle (talk) 12:13, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
Healthinformatics → Health Informatics Centre, Dundee (UK)
- Current name: Healthinformatics (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Health Informatics Centre, Dundee (UK) (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: to distinguish where we are Healthinformatics (talk) 11:53, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
- Not done Promotional. Please selected a different new user name. Kingturtle (talk) 12:13, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
Taborlechner → Tabor
- Current name: Taborlechner (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Tabor (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 no longer wish to have my last name in my username due to privacy reasons. tabor-drop me a line 02:35, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
- Not done Tabor is already taken. If there's another name you'd like, I can complete the rename. EVula // talk // ☯ // 16:19, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
Hadden → Robert Lee Hadden
- Current name: Hadden (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Robert Lee Hadden (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 editing page. Hadden (talk) 02:59, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note: Wikipedia is not a resume hosting service. I have reverted your userpage-squatting. -Jéské (v^_^v E pluribus unum) 06:31, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
- Done, though I do have some reservations about your old userpage. EVula // talk // ☯ // 16:24, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
Gowrishrao → Gowrish Rao
- Current name: Gowrishrao (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Gowrish Rao (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 user name doesnot represet my name correctly . Gowrishrao (talk) 06:00, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
- Done EVula // talk // ☯ // 16:25, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
Wangila → Dennis Wangila Wasike
- Current name: Wangila (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Dennis Wangila Wasike (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: Reason for requested renaming. Wangila (talk) 13:30, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note: The username Wangila (talk · contribs) has made no contributions to the project aside from this edit, or has only a few minor contributions.. Userpage suggests rationale for being active are relative to self-promotion. Rudget (logs) 15:21, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
- Not done for the reasons mentioned by Rudget above. EVula // talk // ☯ // 16:26, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
WISo → Wiso
- Current name: WISo (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Wiso (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: With the unified account I've two account on en.wiki, I want only User:Wiso. Wiso (talk) 13:36, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note: So do you currently operate the target username? If so, it is not possible to merge accounts. Rudget (logs) 15:18, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
- Not done I can rename "Wiso" to something else and "WISo" to "Wiso", but not until you have your unified account deleted. Request it at m:Steward requests/SUL requests, and then post a request to Wikipedia:Changing username/SUL when that's done. EVula // talk // ☯ // 16:29, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
BigDevil → BlueDevil
- Current name: BigDevil (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: BlueDevil (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 other accounts in other languages are BlueDevil and I merged those except this one. BigDevil Talk 15:04, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use.RichardΩ612 Ɣ ɸ 17:31, June 17, 2008 (UTC)
Ashe613 → Lenary
- Current name: Ashe613 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Lenary (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: Universal change all over web of username. wanted a change. now want to get rid of any older, obsolete usernames Ashe613 (talk) 15:17, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
Taborlechner → TaborL
- Current name: Taborlechner (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: TaborL (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: As above, I no longer wish to have my last name in my username. tabor-drop me a line 19:46, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
- Bureaucrat note: Cannot rename user locally as this username has been migrated to the unified login system. You will need to get a steward to delete your global account before this change can be made. You make that request here. Kingturtle (talk) 20:47, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
Honest Informer → Almost Epic
- Current name: Honest Informer (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Almost Epic (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: Almost Epic just sounds cooler and Honest Informer sounds more and more like a vandel. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Honest informer (talk • contribs) 19:57, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
- Not done Promotional. Please find a different username. Kingturtle (talk) 20:48, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
Kwaples1284 → KLim1284
- Current name: Kwaples1284 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: KLim1284 (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'm getting married and would like to use my new last name. Kwaples1284 (talk) 20:35, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
- Done and congratulations. Kingturtle (talk) 20:49, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
username change
Rezbiz1 → Georgejoe
- Current name: Rezbiz1 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Georgejoe (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: instructed per duplication of name.
George Joe, editor 21:16, 17 June 2008 (UTC)