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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.



Viveka~enwiki → Viveka

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
@Viveka~enwiki: Actually, the Russian account has 127 edits, while yours only has about 90 or so edits. It was considered to have the "stronger claim" and thus you got renamed instead. Sorry. --I am k6ka Talk to me! See what I have done 14:24, 4 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  • @Viveka~enwiki: you have a strong case here to seek the restoration of your name; you've been using it since 2003 and the ru user appears to have had all of their edits deleted and is now inactive. Please make this request at m:SRUC and feel free to copy my comments there. –xenotalk 14:29, 4 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Rohinigugnanifd → Rohini Gugnani

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 07:20, 7 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Comment - Judging from your userpage, you may have mistaken what Wikipedia is for. It is not a place to write about yourself (like Facebook or LinkedIn) but is an online encyclopedia where people write about other topics. We have strict rules about conflicts of interest which preclude writing about yourself. WJBscribe (talk) 11:34, 7 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Stacy Rine → Stacie Rine

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 11:30, 7 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Comment - Judging from your userpage, you may have mistaken what Wikipedia is for. It is not a place to write about yourself (like Facebook or LinkedIn) but is an online encyclopedia where people write about other topics. We have strict rules about conflicts of interest which preclude writing about yourself. WJBscribe (talk) 11:34, 7 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

122.173.129.205 → Dr_Cathy_Swain-Jones

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Renamer note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 122.173.129.205 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. --I am k6ka Talk to me! See what I have done 13:08, 9 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Bennywang22 → BenW0

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 04:50, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
 Done We can proceed with this one, since Ben w0 is inactive and not likely to cause any confusion. @BenW0: If that user does come back though, and if there are concerns with your similar usernames, you may need to request another username change. Cheers. --I am k6ka Talk to me! See what I have done 13:52, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Desoutter Tools → Adrien at Desoutter

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 08:00, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
 Done --I am k6ka Talk to me! See what I have done 13:57, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Spicedigital4u → Mandy at Spice

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 08:40, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
 Done --I am k6ka Talk to me! See what I have done 13:58, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Yangc399 →

How to log out of account

Robot clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to. --Legobot (talk) 08:50, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done @Yangc399: This is not the appropriate place to ask questions or request assistance from other editors. This page is for requesting username changes. Questions regarding Wikipedia should be asked at the Teahouse. --I am k6ka Talk to me! See what I have done 13:47, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Acorn Publications → bretthuk72

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 13:00, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Eclwellbeingco → ECL The Care & Wellbeing Company

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 13:10, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Sorry Eclwellbeingco, but you are currently blocked for promotional edits. To be unblocked, please add the following to the bottom of your talk page: {{unblock-spamun|Your proposed new username|Your reason here}}. Also, the new username is still not acceptable as it is still the username of a company. See our policy on those names. --I am k6ka Talk to me! See what I have done 14:01, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Automated Systems → Millerkl1

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 14:00, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
 Done --I am k6ka Talk to me! See what I have done 14:01, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Linkle KMF → Linkle

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 14:10, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
 Done @Linkle: There is a user by the name Linkie that has a very similar username to the one you have been renamed to. They're currently inactive and have made no edits, so there should not be any confusion. However, if confusion does arise, you may need to request another name change. Cheers. --I am k6ka Talk to me! See what I have done 14:18, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Brandywna → Blackinformant15

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 16:00, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Sdprofessionals → KTownCobby

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