Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

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:

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

Joel_Lindley → Joel_Kirk

Current name: Joel_Lindley (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Joel_Kirk (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 legal name is Joel Kirk, and I want my page to reflect that until I choose to go anonymous. Joel Lindley (talk) 19:20, 18 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Old username is currently blocked. SoxBot (talk) 19:21, 18 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Once you've revealed your legal name, you're not gonna be able to go anonymous. Log actions will permit those who have an interest in fonding you to do so. -Jeremy ^{(v^_^v Tear him for his bad verses!)} 19:45, 18 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

O....K. So, am I still able to change my username and page? Or is there someway to change my userpage if the old name is blocked? (Whether or not someone could find me is somewhat beside the point; I'm interested in changing my username and page and worrying about everything else later).--Joel Lindley (talk) 06:17, 23 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

You are able to change your username, but the part where you say "until I choose to go anonymous" would be basically rendered moot by the first rename. bibliomaniac 1 5 20:51, 24 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done no reply for over a week. The Rambling Man (talk) 07:20, 4 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Dalejenkins → Dale

Current name: Dalejenkins (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Dale (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: It's quicker and easier and I'm reffered to as "Dale" by other users so it would avoid confusion. However, I notice that the page User:Dale has been vandalised by User:KernelDave. Hopefully this won't affect things? DJ 10:34, 25 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target username exists, and it has edits, deleted edits, and/or log edits. SoxBot (talk) 16:43, 25 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

There is a User:Dale on the English Wikipedia, thought that account has no edits (so this request should really be at WP:CHU/U). There are also users called Dale on other projects - the one with most edits contributes to the Japanese language Wikipedia. Are you User:Dale on the Japanese language Wikipedia? WJBscribe (talk) 17:23, 26 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

If I am reading the language right, the jawiki Dale hasn't edited since 2007, so I doubt they are the same person. MBisanz ^talk 17:39, 26 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Can someone let Dalejenkins and Dale know about this? I am likely to do a usurp simply on the grounds of convenience, but am open to other idea. MBisanz ^talk 18:19, 4 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

RhomeTea → Slargen1961

Current name: RhomeTea (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Slargen1961 (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: There was an issue with user name and company name. I posted this article to highlight the business concept rather than an advertisement for this company. The business plan is unique I think, as it may be a change in how advertising is done (ie, getting users to interact with companies rather than being "talked at" and "interrupted" by company advertising.} I am reading a book now "The new rules of Marketing & PR" by David Meerman Scott. I intend to do more editing about the business concept. thanks RhomeTea (talk) 07:43, 26 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 07:45, 26 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Okay. As long as you avoid promotional material and make sure you respect WP:COI, there should not be a problem here. Are you quite sure you're comfortable having a real name and birth date in your username? It's not unusual to have this as your username, but it's best that you're informed of the potential implications. —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 11:11, 26 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Has not responded in a week. MBisanz ^talk 18:17, 4 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Comebackproductions → Georgekatt

Current name: Comebackproductions (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Georgekatt (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: Requested reason for renaming. Comebackproductions (talk) 10:50, 26 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Moved from WP:USURP. Also, are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? →javért ^breakaway 17:11, 26 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done, user's been blocked for legal threats. –Juliancolton | ^Talk 21:28, 26 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Siouxsherat → Chronic Illness ~ Sarcoidosis

Current name: Siouxsherat (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Chronic Illness ~ Sarcoidosis (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: more suited to information Warmest Regards, Sue Elizabeth Sherratt. And please remember ~ Never, Never, Never, Give Up 11:40, 27 August 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Siouxsherat (talk • contribs)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 11:42, 27 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: You are not required to have a username that reflects the material you are writing about. There is nothing particularly wrong with your request, but I think you should be aware of this fact. —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 13:06, 27 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done - no reply to this and no edits since. The Rambling Man (talk) 07:23, 4 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

IFWEA → Manuela_Muelleder

Current name: IFWEA (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Manuela_Muelleder (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 legal name is Manuela Muelleder, and I want my page to reflect that. —Preceding unsigned comment added by IFWEA (talk • contribs) 14:40, 27 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Pmlineditor Talk 17:03, 27 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Do you want the underscore in the username? (assuming you're comfortable using your real name, of course) EVula // talk // ☯ // 19:07, 27 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done no replies to the above for over a week. The Rambling Man (talk) 07:26, 4 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Projectevolve → Richard Delahaye

Current name: Projectevolve (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Richard Delahaye (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: Original user name was for a project group and so I have changed it to my own username as I am coordinator for the project Projectevolve (talk) 10:07, 28 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 10:11, 28 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? So Why 11:22, 28 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Not done - no reply for over a week. The Rambling Man (talk) 09:12, 5 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

OLEG-DIRIGENT → Oleg Snetkov-CONDUCTOR

Current name: OLEG-DIRIGENT (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Oleg Snetkov-CONDUCTOR (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: anew manner of writing is grammatically better, more correct OLEG-DIRIGENT (talk) 10:43, 28 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 10:46, 28 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? The Rambling Man (talk) 15:14, 28 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Not done - no reply for over a week. The Rambling Man (talk) 09:13, 5 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

VTomi → Tom Green

Current name: VTomi (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Tom Green (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: The current one is to random and the new one is more needed VTomi (talk) 15:20, 28 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 15:23, 28 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? The Rambling Man (talk) 15:37, 28 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Yes I am.VTomi (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 19:21, 28 August 2009 (UTC).[reply]

sorry but i have decided i don't want my name changing anymore.VTomi (talk) 19:50, 28 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Not done Vicenarian ^{(Said · Done)} 20:01, 28 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Can a 'crat please mark this as {{not done}} so the bot will archive it? Thanks, Javért | ^Talk 03:52, 4 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Not done MBisanz ^talk 18:20, 4 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Woodbot → Andrewcartwright

Current name: Woodbot (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Andrewcartwright (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: At request of wikipedia - changing username to remove "bot" from the nick to avoid possible implication that I am a bot. I wish - a bot would have a better memory than me :) Woodbot (talk) 23:29, 2 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 23:31, 2 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? MBisanz ^talk 23:36, 2 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Kevinjohn1 → Kevin wilkinson

Current name: Kevinjohn1 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Kevin wilkinson (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. kevin wilkinson 10:14, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 10:16, 3 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? MBisanz ^talk 12:17, 3 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Sasquatchentertainment → Theafrican9595

Current name: Sasquatchentertainment (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Theafrican9595 (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: The username sasquatchentertainment is under new management and would like to have a username the reflects the opinions and values of the new owner, please note that the username still represents a individual(1)person and that the password was changed so that only one(1)individual will have access to this account therefor not to break any Wikipedia rules/codes of conduct, thank you for your understanding. Sasquatchentertainment (talk) 02:55, 4 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 02:58, 4 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: I think we might need a thread at BN or U to determine if this is allowed. Thoughts? MBisanz ^talk 18:20, 4 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I don't think a thread is needed. Discussion here is fine. I'm quite sure this should be denied. Usernames are for one individual only – the person who registered it. —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 09:48, 5 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Newberry Library SC → Walter Newberry

Current name: Newberry Library SC (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Walter Newberry (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: Was advised to change username. Newberry Library SC (talk) 15:56, 4 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 15:57, 4 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? MBisanz ^talk 17:03, 4 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Pietervhuis → PeterPredator

Current name: Pietervhuis (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: PeterPredator (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: In an attempt to vanish I would like to have my old and inactive account renamed. The primary reason is that this account carries, in part, a real life name. - Pieter_v (talk) 21:02, 4 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 21:04, 4 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Done MBisanz ^talk 02:14, 5 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Claren.grosz → Unexistance

Current name: Claren.grosz (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Unexistance (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 do not want to have an account, I want to vanish. But you have it so that I cannot do so, therefor I'd like to change my user name. It is currently my actual first and last name which is not private and I need it changed. Thankyou. Claren.grosz (talk) 21:42, 4 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 21:45, 4 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Done MBisanz ^talk 02:22, 5 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Done —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 08:20, 5 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Sawyer ford → Noname9999

Current name: Sawyer ford (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Noname9999 (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: Would like to vanish, what's more the former username is part of a real life name. Sawyer ford (talk) 13:34, 5 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 13:36, 5 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Wolf m corcoran → Wolfcm

Current name: Wolf m corcoran (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Wolfcm (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: Aesthetics/name format is better

Wolf m corcoran (talk) 13:57, 5 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]