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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

Health Canada → Project Officer

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 13:40, 14 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: I wonder if this would be a violation of the username policy, which prohibits misleading usernames implying editorial authority? Something to consider. Tyrol5 [Talk] 16:18, 14 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Editor has been {{softerblock}}ed. Tyrol5 [Talk] 18:13, 19 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Stale. Maxim(talk) 22:47, 22 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

pritendra → Ritendra

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
I'm going to assume it has something to do with the CSD notifications on the editor's talk page, notifying the editor of the two-time CSD nomination of Ritendra prasad, presumably (from the notices) about a person. I'm personally inclined to believe the creations (having looked at the deleted histories) were innocent autobios of a newcomer, but that (I think) was the reasoning. Tyrol5 [Talk] 19:15, 21 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Stale. Maxim(talk) 22:47, 22 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

FPJ1962 → mhoward13

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 14:20, 19 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? (X! · talk)  · @740  ·  16:45, 19 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Stale. Maxim(talk) 22:47, 22 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Danareeves → Dana Reeves

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 20:10, 19 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? You're welcome to re-request if you'd like not to use your real name. Tyrol5 [Talk] 21:55, 19 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Stale. Maxim(talk) 22:47, 22 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Mydrippingblood → Jappet Alicer

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 23:00, 20 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Tyrol5 [Talk] 23:59, 20 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Stale. Maxim(talk) 22:47, 22 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Pramod Karothiya → pramod karothiya

 Clerk note: Please note that while "karothiya" can be lowercase, the MediaWiki software automatically capitalizes the first letter in usernames, meaning that "Pramod" cannot be lowercase. You can however, place {{lowercase}} on your userpage to give it that appearance of all-lowercase. Note to bureaucrat: only edits are to autobiographical userpage, indicating possible promotion. Tyrol5 [Talk] 12:57, 21 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Stale. Maxim(talk) 22:47, 22 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Coreyparks → Corey Parks

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 20:50, 22 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Please feel welcome to re-request if you'd like not to use your real name, or affirm here that you'd like to continue. Thanks, Tyrol5 [Talk] 21:35, 22 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Israeldavidcuenca → CulturalChange

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 23:40, 22 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Jenna_and_Lacey → Jennalacey2160

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 10:10, 23 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi. The reason you were blocked in the first place was the concern you are sharing your account. Please comment on this matter. If you are unaware, accounts are intended for individuals; sharing of accounts is not condoned. —Anonymous DissidentTalk 13:04, 23 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Istanbul_culinary_institute → Pastanesefi

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 10:50, 23 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Please respond to concerns raised on your talk page. —Anonymous DissidentTalk 13:05, 23 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Tubklass → Krisjeep

Robot clerk note: The request was made by 72.89.170.172, not Tubklass; please login as Tubklass to request a name change. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 12:00, 23 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Hi! The editor has been asked a set of questions on their user talk page to assess his/her suitability for unblocking. While this doesn't bar him/her from being renamed now, we should probably await the responses before unblocking. Tyrol5 [Talk] 13:55, 23 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

pnracherla → alrehcar

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 00:10, 24 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Done MBisanz talk 01:27, 24 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Aidan MacLean → GTAIVfan1234

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 00:40, 24 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Fat Girl On A Swing Set → Fat Girl on a Swingset

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 02:30, 24 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Oh Look, and → Molly Chapman

 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Tyrol5 [Talk] 02:58, 24 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
To 'crat: Editor has indicated on my talk page that she is comfortable using a real name. Tyrol5 [Talk] 03:13, 24 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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