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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.


CMIIM2008 → CMIIM

Superpi.esa → Superpi.nl

 Bureaucrat note: Are you in any way associated with Super Pi? The Rambling Man (talk) 12:05, 19 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

InsuranceDesigner25 → GreenAndGold25

 Bureaucrat note: Can you assure us that you will not be using Wikipedia as a vehicle for advertising? The Rambling Man (talk) 16:16, 19 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

NCCCOpaul → Pknapp63

 Bureaucrat note: You are aware of WP:COI (particularly if you are, in any way, affiliated with NCCCO)...? The Rambling Man (talk) 16:29, 19 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wifirush → WiFiRUSH

 Bureaucrat note: Please see our policy regarding conflicts of interest, which you appear to be in violation of. EVula // talk // ☯ // 06:05, 20 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

PeterJJoyce → Brighams

 Bureaucrat note: If we proceed with the rename, a link will be created from your old username to your new one. You only have three edits, so you may want to have me rename your current account to something random and create a new account for your future use. Or I can proceed with the rename. Either way. Useight (talk) 22:28, 20 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jeffrey Hunker → Alhalt-Zerbst

 Bureaucrat note: Please read WP:COI, which you may be in violation of. bibliomaniac15 07:29, 22 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

JDHunter87 → Tactics10

 Bureaucrat note: If I rename you, a permanent log record will show the connection between the two accounts. If this is acceptable, I'll go ahead with the rename. Or, if you prefer, you can simply create a new account and have me rename your current account to something random. Useight (talk) 22:33, 22 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Netherworld → Nether Space

 Bureaucrat note: Please clarify. Representative of what? Useight (talk) 16:22, 23 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ituqms → Andrewdhobson

Festivalphoto → ConcertsandFestivalphotos

 Bureaucrat note: New username is not much better, please request another. Also, you'll need to alter your signature. Useight (talk) 16:25, 23 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done. WJBscribe (talk) 14:58, 24 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Zzdyp → Wanjiarei

Sir Stupidity → General Rommel

 Done bibliomaniac15 06:40, 24 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you. General Rommel (talk) 06:48, 24 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

HEALTHSECURITYEXPRESSBUSSRIDER → BUSRIDER

Do you want the new name to be all in caps? WJBscribe (talk) 14:58, 24 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

MIhaiNazarie → MihaiNazarie

 Done — Rlevse • Talk • 13:21, 24 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Usersugan → CyberSquadd

 Done. WJBscribe (talk) 14:57, 24 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Coroner → Szilard Pfeiffer

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