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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.


VeeFord → AssburgerManQwerty123

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 18:50, 6 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: This username may classify as an inappropriate username under the username policy . Please choose another name. The word "Assburger" is not acceptable in a username. @VeeFord: Acalamari 07:35, 7 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Greaseball9 → MegaMark

Robot clerk note: There is no global account registered for MegaMark, however there are 2 unattached accounts on other wikis. --Legobot (talk) 06:20, 7 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: @Greaseball9: Unless MegaMark on Commons is you, you'll have to choose another name. Acalamari 07:30, 7 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

EditTide85 → mickyc85_2

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 01:50, 8 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: @EditTide85: @Mickyc85: can you please post with "Mickyc85" here to confirm that all these accounts are yours? Acalamari 07:45, 8 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Mike3685 → Mickyc85_3

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 01:50, 8 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: @Mike3685: @Mickyc85: can you please post with "Mickyc85" here to confirm that all these accounts are yours? Acalamari 07:45, 8 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

bikesale → axelatbikesale

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 11:20, 11 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: I would suggest making it a little more obvious, like "Axel AT bike sale". Putting it all together may confuse some users and they may direct you back here again. @Bikesale: --k6ka (talk | contribs) 13:09, 11 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Sticethiopia → STIC Ethiopia

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 12:00, 12 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: The username appears to be promotional. Use of a company, organization, group, website, or product name as a username is prohibited by the username policy. Please choose another name. @Sticethiopia: Acalamari 13:18, 12 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Diebinger → Philippsimon.de

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 12:50, 12 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: @Diebinger: as you have significant edits to other wikis, you might want to request a global rename instead. Acalamari 13:18, 12 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

brucealton → Bruce McGillis

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Clerk note:@Victoriadiscourseclub: Perhaps you're confusing usernames with article names. Also, your own username is unacceptable as it appears to be the name of a company. Please file a username request for yourself, unless you want "Bruce McGillis" to be your new username. --k6ka (talk | contribs) 23:42, 12 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Email4nige → Smu

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

ILoveLhet → JUN

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

ILoveLhet → CMJ

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

mnnk → mnnkia

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