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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.

Requests

Rudolfensis → MSc

Robot clerk note: There is no global account registered for MSc, however there are 3 unattached accounts on other wikis. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 01:10, 11 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
The previous name is normally deleted and the history is moved any time a username is changed in this manner. Apteva (talk) 01:12, 11 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks, by history I meant the fact that the name was changed — if that clarifies it? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rudolfensis (talk • contribs) 02:35, 11 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, a record of this request will be kept in the archives. Also, a permanent log record will be created noting your previous name, and the edit you made to this page when placing the request will be visible under the new username — Frankie (talk) 16:36, 12 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Left a note on the user's talk page. — Frankie (talk) 15:07, 18 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you. But for user privacy, it'd be good if there was an option to erase past records? (I know a lot of people accidentally use their real name, and then want to change back — but it seems that it's still available for everyone to see.)Rudolfensis (talk) 15:10, 18 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I understand your concern, but even if this request wasn't archived, the log entry creation and the re-attribution of edits are done automatically by the system upon renaming. The option is to abandon this account and create a new one, with the obvious drawback that you'd lose your contribution history.
A separate issue, User:MSc on de.wiki has edited as recently as December 2011, so in order to prevent a SUL conflict a rename to MSc would probably be declined. If you wish to proceed with the rename it'd be best if you choose a different name — Frankie (talk) 15:50, 18 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Let's go ahead with the change? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rudolfensis (talk • contribs) 15:32, 20 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

 Bureaucrat note:Please choose another name, per Frankie. --Dweller (talk) 16:43, 20 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

BexleyHeritage → HeritageEnthusiast

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 11:50, 13 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: "Heritage" is vague enough that I'm not about to deny the name change request, but given that all of your edits have been to Hall Place, it's still a little too close to the mark. Is there another name you could use? (I'm open to being convinced that "Heritage Enthusiast" is neutral enough for a change, by the way; it's just in the context of your current name that I'm a little iffy about the new name) EVula // talk // ☯ // 18:15, 16 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I don't see much of a problem just because "Heritage" by itself is such a broad term. I think that this request should be granted. Maxim(talk) 02:49, 21 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Giuseppevaccaro1996 → ggv96

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

AdabowtheSecond → Robin

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

PinkFunhouse13 → ARTPOPist

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 23:51, 27 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Captain Wikipedia! → Captain Assassin!

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 09:34, 28 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

C.B.,Zaner-Bloser → Clare B.

Robot clerk note: The request was made by C.B., not C.B.,Zaner-Bloser; please login as C.B.,Zaner-Bloser to request a name change. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 20:32, 28 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Zmflavius → MtulliusC

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 07:26, 29 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Daniel Dao Bo Zhang → Daniel Zhang

Robot clerk note: There is no global account registered for Daniel Zhang, however there is 1 unattached account another wiki. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 09:24, 29 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Jacpadraic → punksfirstale

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 17:11, 29 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Schuberg → Truismic

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 21:12, 29 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Svanslyck → RiverStyx23

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 21:12, 29 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Far2813 → twood28

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