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This page is for requests to take over an account name that is already registered. If you want your account renamed to a name that is still available, please use Special:GlobalRenameRequest or Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple.

This page is a forum in which users can request, and global renamers (including Stewards) familiar with local usurpation guidelines, can consider and carry out, the "usurpation" of usernames primarily held locally. This consists of renaming an existing account in order to vacate the username and allow another user to take it.

Please note that global accounts whose "home wiki" is another project or which have significant attachments on other projects cannot be usurped here; these requests must be made at meta:Steward requests/Username changes (see meta:Help:Unified login).

A few users have agreed to provide assistance with the mechanics of this process. If you wish to assist as well, please read the linked page carefully.

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  • The account you want to usurp must have the English Wikipedia as its "home wiki", i.e. or should be displayed next to the en.wikipedia.org entry for the account at Special:CentralAuth.
  • The account you want to usurp should have no edits or significant log entries to qualify for usurpation (though rare exceptions are made in some circumstances). This includes edits or log actions on other Wikimedia projects. These can be checked through Special:CentralAuth.
  • Please do not request usurpation of another account if your own user account is less than several months old, or barely used. In order to ensure that usurped usernames be put to good use, we prefer only to grant requests from reasonably well-established users.

Instructions

  1. Log in to your present account.
    • Please do not leave a talk page message or e-mail the target account yourself. If this becomes necessary, a user familiar with the usurpation process will do so.
  2. Click here to place your request.
    1. Replace "TARGET NAME" with the username you wish to usurp.
    2. Replace "YOUR REASON" with a description of why you want to usurp the account.
    3. Leave the "Subject/headline" field blank.
If the URL above does not work, simply copy the following text, click "edit this page" and paste it at the bottom of the page. Modify it as indicated.
{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON}}
Advanced usage
For requests involving renaming an account other than your logged in account, use this:
{{subst:usurp|CURRENT NAME|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON}}
For usurp only requests, which leaves your logged in account untouched, set the usurponly parameter to yes:
{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|usurponly=yes|reason=YOUR REASON}}
To add an optional non default signature, use the sig parameter:
{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON|sig=OPTIONAL SIGNATURE}}
  1. Preview the changes and make sure both names are spelled correctly. Click "Publish changes".
  2. Your request is now complete and ready to be processed after the hold period (usually about a week). If the owner of the target account does not object, a global renamer will fulfill your request provided other requirements are met. Do not be surprised when you find yourself unable to log in to your old account.
  • Requests that do not adhere to these instructions or that are grossly malformed are subject to removal.

Please place your request in the section for the current day, at the bottom of the list. It is currently 07:52:49, 7 June 2024 (UTC) (Update).

Place your request here

Current requests

Please place your request in the section for the current day, at the bottom of the list. It is 07:52:49, 7 June 2024 (UTC).

January 19, 2011

Requests left here should be addressed on or before January 27, 2011.

None (SUL request) → Critias

Status:     On hold awaiting comments from other bureaucrats

81.49.163.84 (talk) 16:25, 19 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Note:
  • The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
  • The target username has Wikipedia user logs entries. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
  • Target user has 264 undeleted edits and 3 deleted edits, for a total of 267 edits. An SUL account (primary frwiki) exists for the target user, with 4689 total edits on 84 wikis. 3 unattached accounts exists with this name, with 271 total edits. The local account is NOT attached. AnomieBOT⚡ 16:26, 19 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
  • Any comments from other bureaucrats as to whether we may grant this request? The target account was used from 2006 thru 2009 but is currently inactive since 1.5 years. The requesting user has nearly 4800 edits at their home wiki and the target account is 1 of only 3 unattached accounts. –xenotalk 14:05, 9 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]
    My views have not changed since I declined this request previously. I think it's probably best if someone else decides the outcome this time. WJBscribe (talk) 00:29, 10 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]
    I wonder - would your views change if this was refiled after Aug 24 (i.e. once the target has been inactive for over 2 years)? –xenotalk 19:26, 16 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]
    Not unless there were to be a change in policy either locally or globally. As I commented on the orginal request, full SUL implementation (if implemented by the developers) may one day mean that this request will be performed. In the meantime, barring any local changes, I do not think it meets, or will meet through the mere passage of time, enwiki rename policy requirements given the nature and extent of the contributions by the target account. WJBscribe (talk) 01:12, 19 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

February 11, 2011

Requests left here should be addressed on or before February 19, 2011.

Anildhakarwal → Dhakarwalanil

Status:     Done

Anildhakarwal (talk) 06:14, 11 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Note:
  • The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
  • The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
  • Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 0 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 4 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 4 total edits on 2 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 15:34, 11 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]
  • Requesting user asserts ownership; looks fine after hold. –xenotalk 16:00, 11 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]
 Done –xenotalk (autosigned by AnomieBOT) 13:47, 18 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

February 12, 2011

Requests left here should be addressed on or before February 20, 2011.

Seijihyouronka → Meli

Status:     Not done

Seijihyouronka (talk) 17:50, 12 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

When I attempted a simple change, I was informed that this username is indeed registered; how should I proceed? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Seijihyouronka (talk • contribs) 18:04, 12 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

 Clerk note: I fixed the request to match the request you made at CHU/S and removed the bot's comment. It should come by and comment again, but in the meantime I'll check it out. demize (t · c) 18:42, 12 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Note:
  • The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.

There is no SUL currently, but there is an account active recently that is one edit away from holding claim to the SUL (he:User:Meli), so this request will likely not be processed without their consent. demize (t · c) 19:03, 12 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

  • I agree with demize above; he.wiki Meli (talk · contribs) has the best claim to the SUL and unless they consent, this request would be declined. See Wikipedia:Handling SUL conflicts for more information. Do feel free to file a new request for a different name that is not taken by active users on other projects (see tools:~vvv/sulutil.php to check). –xenotalk 18:38, 14 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]
     Not done per Xeno and given no apparent request for he.Meli's consent. WJBscribe (talk) 00:47, 19 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

February 15, 2011

Requests left here should be addressed on or before February 23, 2011.

Thetiesthatbind → PJDite

Status:     In progress

Thetiesthatbind (talk) 21:35, 15 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

 Clerk note: The requested username "PJDite" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU/S instead. AnomieBOT⚡ 23:08, 15 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]
  •  Bureaucrat note: As your request appears to be related to a desire for anonymity/privacy, please note that a permanent log record will be created noting your previous name. As such, you might consider simply creating a new account and having your current account renamed to something random and abandoning it. Please advise. –xenotalk 14:14, 16 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

February 16, 2011

Requests left here should be addressed on or before February 24, 2011.

Afkatk → Afro

Status:     In progress

Afro (Talk) 17:01, 16 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Note:
  • The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
  • Target user has 2 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. No SUL account exists for the target user (unattached accounts may exist). Requesting user has 10407 undeleted edits and 52 deleted edits, for a total of 10459 edits. AnomieBOT⚡ 17:01, 16 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]
  • What should I post on his talk page since I don't speak Polish? Afro (Talk) 02:43, 19 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

February 17, 2011

Requests left here should be addressed on or before February 25, 2011.

Mollymoon → Alphius

Status:     In progress

Mollymoon 23:52, 17 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Note:
  • The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
  • The current owner of the target username has an email address set.
  • Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. No SUL account exists for the target user (unattached accounts may exist). Requesting user has 382 undeleted edits and 82 deleted edits, for a total of 464 edits. AnomieBOT⚡ 00:03, 18 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

February 18, 2011

Requests left here should be addressed on or before February 26, 2011.

Annestipe → TARGET NAME

Status:     Not done

Sunshine10 00:17, 18 February 2011 (UTC) I was seperated from my husband and now we're back together.

  •  Not done, your request is malformed and it is not clear what you are requesting. If you would like a different name, I would suggest simply creating a new account, since your present account has not been used. –xenotalk 13:47, 18 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

JamesR (usurped) → JamesR

Status:     '

JamesR (usurped) (talk) 01:46, 18 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Note:
  • The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
  • The target username has Wikipedia user logs entries. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
  • Target user has 6390 undeleted edits and 1870 deleted edits, for a total of 8260 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 8681 total edits on 27 wikis. Requesting user has 6 edits. AnomieBOT⚡ 01:52, 18 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: For multiple reasons, I don't see this request being granted. Firstly, the rename occurred two years ago with no objection. Secondly, the user is an active administrator, and thirdly holds the SUL for the account. However, if you can think of another name you would like to use, you can be renamed to that. Sorry for any inconvenience, demize (t · c) 03:50, 18 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]
  •  Bureaucrat note: I've notified the bureaucrat that carried out the usurpation of your objection; but I'm afraid that, at this late stage, we probably have to decline this request due a number of factors including those highlighted by demize above. Is there another name you would like? –xenotalk 13:51, 18 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I don't want to give you false hope - this rename is unlikely to be reversed. I suggest you talk to the current user name User:JamesR and explain that you had never intended to cease using this name - he may agree to be renamed, in which case it potentially can be (although I note renames on a number of projects would be needed). Otherwise, I suggest you give thought to another name under which you would like to edit.
I am unable to locate the original request to usurp JamesR - if a clerk can find it, I would be grateful. WJBscribe (talk) 01:02, 19 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]
There are no archives pre-2009 for completed requests, for some reason. Odd, isn't it? demize (t · c) 01:34, 19 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]
There should be. Look at the history of the first archive: [1]. Looks like the bot has messed up and overwritten old requests. That archive should look like this (i.e. have requests from 2007). I wonder how many archives are effected :(.
Looking at E/JamesR and Rdsmith4's contributions for December 2008, I don't think there's a request to find (though E/JamesR did withdraw a request for a different name [2]). WJBscribe (talk) 11:03, 19 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Akshayapanigrahi → Akkida

Status:     Done

AkkiDa (talk) 17:23, 18 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Note:
  • The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
  • The target username has Wikipedia user logs entries. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
  • This user is currently blocked by Wknight94 for Vandalism-only account
  • Target user has 6 undeleted edits and 5 deleted edits, for a total of 11 edits. No SUL account exists for the target user (unattached accounts may exist). Requesting user has 1220 undeleted edits and 61 deleted edits, for a total of 1281 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 1290 total edits on 7 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 17:28, 18 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]
 Done. As the target account was used only briefly and for vandalism only, I see no reason not to action this request straight away. WJBscribe (talk) 01:23, 19 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

February 19, 2011

Requests left here should be addressed on or before February 27, 2011.

ODBABadminton → IceOnFire

Status:     In progress

ODBABadminton (talk) 08:24, 19 February 2011 (UTC) ODBABadminton (talk)ODBABadminton[reply]

Note:
  • The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
  • The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
  • Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. No SUL account exists for the target user (unattached accounts may exist). Requesting user has 5 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 5 total edits on 1 wiki. AnomieBOT⚡ 08:33, 19 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Looks fine after the hold. demize (t · c) 18:13, 19 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

None (SUL request) → TARGET NAME dhisha

Status:     In progress

115.242.181.115 (talk) 22:19, 19 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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