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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

ElectionBot → President Merkin Muffley

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

sbugsyk → Sarah_Klein

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 08:59, 3 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Charlex815 → Skeptic5006

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 08:59, 3 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Fragrantharbour → DavidRobinson

Fragrantharbour (talk) 05:42, 3 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 15:29, 3 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? 28bytes (talk) 22:59, 4 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Qaziumar → QAZI_UMAR

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 17:51, 3 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Could you confirm if you want your username to be in all capital letters? — Frankie (talk) 18:05, 3 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done No response. MBisanz talk 00:50, 6 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

BoozeCarriage → LJHF61787

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

Leonardberg → Leonard Berg

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 23:58, 3 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Please confirm that you have read and that you understand the guidelines WP:COI and WP:AUTOBIO. Also note there's a difference between a userpage (the one associated with your username) and an encyclopedia article — Frankie (talk) 16:15, 4 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

bmcassociates → Edward Kopf

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 23:58, 3 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? 28bytes (talk) 22:54, 4 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: User has been {{softerblock}}ed. Tyrol5 [Talk] 04:52, 5 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Done and unblocked. MBisanz talk 00:52, 6 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

rodcorporation → rodrigo.torresleme

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 13:44, 4 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? 28bytes (talk) 18:49, 4 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

khayatb → Deverauxd

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 23:22, 4 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Done MBisanz talk 19:23, 5 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

MrWashyWashy → MrWasheeWashee

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 23:22, 4 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: You were renamed just yesterday, and promotional usernames (usernames consisting of a company name) are not allowed per the username policy. bibliomaniac15 23:51, 4 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Georgebruv772 → Georgeputland

If this is your real name,  Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Tyrol5 [Talk] 04:49, 5 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I am aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name. Thanks --georgebruv772 George Putland 13:49, 5 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

 Done MBisanz talk 19:21, 5 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

KMM100 → Keon Milton

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 12:52, 5 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Done Further rename requests will result in referral to WP:BN for sanctions. MBisanz talk 19:18, 5 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Itakeadvantageofyourgoat → stringDTD

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 12:52, 5 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Done MBisanz talk 19:20, 5 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

RobertDLawrence → oldmanrupert

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 12:52, 5 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Done MBisanz talk 19:18, 5 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

JACKIELEWISHOVE → Barney1

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

Gavin-bradshaw → SimpleSimon2469001

 Done bibliomaniac15 20:31, 5 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

RobertDLawrence → leofaggenbagger

Csvh indu → s3b4s5

ReinforcedReinforcements → Sirkablaam

Tonysantanacigars → Tony Santana

powtoon → msdanyg

ClinicalSocialWorkJournal → gmg284

Readopedia → Energybender

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