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.

Theo Cervi → Drep

Current name: Theo Cervi (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Drep (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
Datestamp: 02:41, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
Reason: Theo Cervi 02:41, 6 January 2011 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Theo Cervi (talk • contribs)
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) 05:05, 6 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Please provide a reason for renaming. Also, the requested username is already registered; see [1]. Please choose another name that does not appear on that list. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 05:05, 6 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

TILMAN_KLUGE → Tilman_Kluge

Current name: TILMAN_KLUGE (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Tilman_Kluge (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
Datestamp: 18:18, 8 January 2011 (UTC)
Reason: Capital letters shall be read as offensive Tilman Kluge 18:18, 8 January 2011 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by TILMAN KLUGE (talk • contribs)
Bureaucrat note: Please verify that you own the dewiki username by posting a message in English on your talk page there, then posting the diff here. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 00:35, 9 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

OriJanus → Qwezar

Current name: OriJanus (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Qwezar (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
Datestamp: 23:44, 8 January 2011 (UTC)
Reason: wrong username OriJanus (talk) 23:44, 8 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Please post a message in English in your ruwiki user talk page verifying that you control that account, then post the diff here. Thanks! ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 00:39, 9 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

ArmOvak → Armen Ovakimyan

Current name: ArmOvak (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Armen Ovakimyan (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
Datestamp: 9 January 2011 (UTC)
Reason: Reason: At a time when I first joined Wikipedia, I did not know what it is and put the name ArmOvak, but much time has passed, I gained experience and decided to change the name to Armen Ovaimyan and also so is more relevant and credible. ArmOvak (talk) 21:29, 9 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Are you sure it doesn't have anything to do with the fact that you are blocked under your current username on ruwiki? Also, the username you wish to change to is a universal login owned by the account on ruwiki. Please login to your account there and post a message in English to your talk page there, then post the diff here. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 02:40, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

FremantleArtsCentre → FAC72

Current name: FremantleArtsCentre (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: FAC72 (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
Datestamp: 07:34, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
Reason: Too closely aligned with an organisation name FremantleArtsCentre (talk) 07:34, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Support - re talk page item at users page SatuSuro 07:41, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
- Bureaucrat note: Thank you for your comment, but this isn't a vote. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 08:57, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Please select another username which has nothing to do with your place of employment. "FAC72" is too closely related. Thank you. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 08:57, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Jonasstalker → Jonas Edward Wong

Current name: Jonasstalker (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Jonas Edward Wong (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
Datestamp: 10:43, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
Reason: The old username does not meet Wiki's username policy Jonasstalker (talk) 10:43, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 11:49, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? (X! · talk) · @536 · 11:52, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Gav_sparky → Gavsparky

Current name: Gav_sparky (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Gavsparky (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
Datestamp: 11:14, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
Reason: underscore not allowed Gav sparky (talk) 11:14, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 11:49, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Done by X! --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 12:30, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

WwbwStaff → Neckrub

Current name: WwbwStaff (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Neckrub (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
Datestamp: 19:29, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
Reason: Old name implies a conflict of interest. WwbwStaff (talk) 19:29, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 19:30, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Done –xeno^talk 21:25, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Joe Random for prez → Gfoley5

Current name: Joe Random for prez (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Gfoley5 (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
Datestamp: 23:07, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
Reason: I mistakingly created this account the same day I created Gfoley4. On advice of another user I made it my ALT account. I would like to change the name so other people can recognize my account better. Thanks, Joe Random Gƒoley4's Sock 23:07, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]