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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

Wryspy → Comicist

 Not done — Preceding unsigned comment added by bibliomaniac15 (talk • contribs)

Bronzemouse1982 → BronzeMouse

Woolluff → EmmanuelJoseph

I didn't read the instructions properly and don't want to be known by the first username I gave. Woolluff (talk) 10:39, 4 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Requesting user has 1 edit, to this page only. SoxBot VI (talk) 12:03, 4 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  •  Bureaucrat note: Your new name looks like a real name. If so, are you aware of the danger of harassment by using a real name? / Are you sure you want to use your real name? --Dweller (talk) 10:56, 4 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

EleanorMusic → BlueTree


  • SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target username exists, and while it has no edits, the user requesting it is too new to usurp an account. SoxBot VI (talk) 04:54, 5 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Please consider a new name if you would still like a username that is less personal. —Anonymous DissidentTalk 07:01, 5 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Request made at WP:CHUU. Kingturtle (talk) 12:36, 5 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Scripturalreasoning → Carpathian

 Not done The username exists. Please select a different one. Kingturtle (talk) 17:26, 5 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Chicagoscholar → Everyman

 Not done The username exists here and on other projects. Please choose a name not in use. Kingturtle (talk) 20:36, 5 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Delhiite2009 → Gagansawhney

Rdsmarb → Domenic Marbaniang

Danielbuzgau → DanielBuzgau

 Clerk note: User "DanielBuzgau" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU instead. ClueBot VI (talk) 11:24, 6 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Moved from CHUU. —Anonymous DissidentTalk 11:39, 6 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  •  Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the dangers of using a real name? I can change this name to something more anonymous if you prefer. --Dweller (talk) 11:41, 6 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

lumberliquidators → scrtagtmn06

I am a fan of Lumber Liquidators, not an employee, I dont want any potential violation from a username standpoint.

  • SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 17:18, 6 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done the requested name already exists. Was it you who created it? Kingturtle (talk) 22:28, 6 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Raquel666 → Raquel Baranow

BUREAUCRATS: I am aware of the problems with useing my real name -- I do so on MySpace, Flickr and in Blogs.Raquel Baranow (talk) 19:21, 6 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 19:21, 6 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Done Kingturtle (talk) 22:31, 6 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Rêignerok → Reignerok
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