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This page is a forum in which users can request, and global renamers (including Stewards) familiar with local usurpation guidelines, can consider and carry out, the "usurpation" of usernames primarily held locally. This consists of renaming an existing account in order to vacate the username and allow another user to take it.

Please note that global accounts whose "home wiki" is another project or which have significant attachments on other projects cannot be usurped here; these requests must be made at meta:Steward requests/Username changes (see meta:Help:Unified login).

A few users have agreed to provide assistance with the mechanics of this process. If you wish to assist as well, please read the linked page carefully.

Notes

The account you want to usurp must have the English Wikipedia as its "home wiki", i.e. or should be displayed next to the en.wikipedia.org entry for the account at Special:CentralAuth.
The account you want to usurp should have no edits or significant log entries to qualify for usurpation (though rare exceptions are made in some circumstances). This includes edits or log actions on other Wikimedia projects. These can be checked through Special:CentralAuth.
Please do not request usurpation of another account if your own user account is less than several months old, or barely used. In order to ensure that usurped usernames be put to good use, we prefer only to grant requests from reasonably well-established users.

Instructions

Log in to your present account.
- Please do not leave a talk page message or e-mail the target account yourself. If this becomes necessary, a user familiar with the usurpation process will do so.
Click here to place your request.
1. Replace "TARGET NAME" with the username you wish to usurp.
2. Replace "YOUR REASON" with a description of why you want to usurp the account.
3. Leave the "Subject/headline" field blank.

If the URL above does not work, simply copy the following text, click "edit this page" and paste it at the bottom of the page. Modify it as indicated.

{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON}}

Advanced usage

For requests involving renaming an account other than your logged in account, use this:

{{subst:usurp|CURRENT NAME|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON}}

For usurp only requests, which leaves your logged in account untouched, set the usurponly parameter to yes:

{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|usurponly=yes|reason=YOUR REASON}}

To add an optional non default signature, use the sig parameter:

{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON|sig=OPTIONAL SIGNATURE}}

Preview the changes and make sure both names are spelled correctly. Click "Publish changes".
Your request is now complete and ready to be processed after the hold period (usually about a week). If the owner of the target account does not object, a global renamer will fulfill your request provided other requirements are met. Do not be surprised when you find yourself unable to log in to your old account.

Requests that do not adhere to these instructions or that are grossly malformed are subject to removal.

Please place your request in the section for the current day, at the bottom of the list. It is currently 12:58:40, 17 May 2024 (UTC) (Update).

Place your request here

Current requests

Please place your request in the section for the current day, at the bottom of the list. It is 12:58:40, 17 May 2024 (UTC).

Requests relating to single-user login and/or global accounts can now be found at Wikipedia:Changing username/SUL

November 14, 2008

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than November 22, 2008.

Zorglub-PRV → Zorglub

Current username: Zorglub-PRV (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Zorglub (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 05:49, 14 November 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
Zorglub-PRV (talk) 05:49, 14 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has 5 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 09:03, 15 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: The SUL owner is on frwiktionary. Can you prove you are that user? If not, we have to decline this and you should pick a name with no SUL problems. — Rlevse • Talk • 15:38, 22 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I'm assuming this is the same Zorglub from the ptwiki, given the babel boxes here. However, technically there isn't a SUL for this account yet. I don't think that should matter, but just thought I'd point that out. :) EVula // talk // ☯ // 16:41, 25 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Please pick a name with no SUL issues. — Rlevse • Talk • 20:28, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

November 20, 2008

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than November 28, 2008.

am0e → amoe

Current username: am0e (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: amoe (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 15:32, 20 November 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)

I left a message for the user ages ago and they haven't responded, so I have to conclude that it was in fact me. Am0e (talk) 15:32, 20 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
User has 2 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 2 total edits. Requesting user has 2 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 15:33, 20 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done — Rlevse • Talk • 20:29, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

November 21, 2008

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than November 29, 2008.

Eitot → Totie

Current username: Eitot (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Totie (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 20:50, 21 November 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
I want to merge this account to my other Wikipedia accounts later. Eitot (talk) 20:50, 21 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has 8 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 20:51, 21 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done — Rlevse • Talk • 20:25, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

November 22, 2008

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than November 30, 2008.

JRS.pl → JRS

Current username: JRS.pl (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: JRS (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 11:23, 22 November 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
JRS.pl (talk) 11:23, 22 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has 37 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 11:27, 22 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done — Rlevse • Talk • 20:27, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

November 23, 2008

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than December 1, 2008.

Emilyzilch → Ogress

Current username: Emilyzilch (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Ogress (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 00:19, 23 November 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
the Ogress _smash! 00:19, 23 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The account I wish to usurp is permanent banned as a sockpuppet with zero edits.

Note:

This user was created less than 6 months ago, such usernames may not be usurped. You can file another request when the username is older than 6 months.
User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has 3848 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 00:21, 23 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done. WJBscribe (talk) 12:13, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

GeorgeZZ → Georgez

Current username: GeorgeZZ (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Georgez (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 13:17, 23 November 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
GeorgeZZ (talk) 13:17, 23 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
User has 21 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 21 total edits. Requesting user has 29 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 13:19, 23 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

November 25, 2008

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than December 3, 2008.

Juthani1 → World

Current username: Juthani1 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: World (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 21:45, 25 November 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
Juthani1 ^tcs 21:45, 25 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
The userpage that I want to usurp is on the Japanese Wikipedia
I can't seem to follow the above instructions, I can't leave a comment on the user's talkpage

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has 5702 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 21:48, 25 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

November 27, 2008

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than December 5, 2008.

Medievalista → Xaverius

Current username: Medievalista (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Xaverius (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 14:47, 27 November 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
Xaverius 14:47, 27 November 2008 (UTC)

I have been sent here from WP:RENAME

Note:

This user was created less than 6 months ago, such usernames may not be usurped. You can file another request when the username is older than 6 months.
User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has 141 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 14:49, 27 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

November 28, 2008

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than December 6, 2008.

TempAAAName → Rigor Mortis

Current username: TempAAAName (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Rigor Mortis (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 18:37, 28 November 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)

The user I want to usurp created a page 3 years ago which contained 1 line of text. Is this GFDL significant? TempAAAName (talk) 18:37, 28 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
User has 1 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 1 total edits. Requesting user has 6 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 02:17, 29 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

November 29, 2008

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than December 7, 2008.

Kojie90 → Kojie

Current username: Kojie90 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Kojie (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 16:29, 29 November 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has 13 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 16:31, 29 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Kojie90 (talk) 21:23, 29 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

November 30, 2008

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than December 8, 2008.

Kai81123 → Nextil

Current username: Kai81123 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Nextil (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 00:48, 30 November 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
User:Kai81123 00:48, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The account 'Nextil' is one of which I created mid last year, but I seem to have used a different password than my regular one, as after several attemps at logging in with multiple possible passwords, none of them seem to work. I have been unable to make any edits with it as you will see and I have not posted the notification template on the talk page seeing as it is my own account, but I will if you require me to.

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has 443 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 00:52, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

December 1, 2008

Aftermath chicago → Zoident

Current username: Aftermath chicago (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Zoident (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 17:08, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
Posted from WP:CHU where the original request was made. User was previously username blocked for a promotional name, has requested this change and I accepted it as the basis for his unblock. Protonk (talk) 17:08, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

This may actually be the same user. Protonk (talk) 17:10, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It is the same user, no need for USURP. Sorry for the confusion. Protonk (talk) 17:15, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Jvbemen → Chemstar

Current username: Jvbemen (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Chemstar (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 21:53, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
chemstar (talk) 21:53, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Malberti061569 → Matt_D_Alberti

Current username: CURRENT_NAME (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Matt_D_Alberti (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 00:23, 2 December 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
Matt Alberti (talk) 00:23, 2 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Reason: Protecting my identity and privacy. Current_Name includes my birthdate.

Vandalism destroyer → Until It Sleeps

Current username: Vandalism destroyer (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Until It Sleeps (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 06:07, 2 December 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
Vandalism Destroyer 06:07, 2 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Erud86 → Erud

Current username: Erud86 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Erud (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 14:09, 2 December 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
Erud86 (talk) 14:09, 2 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

@@ Line 161: / Line 161: @@
-====CURRENT_NAME → Matt_D_Alberti====
+====Malberti061569 → Matt_D_Alberti====
 *Current username: {{user13|CURRENT_NAME}}
@@ Line 169: / Line 169: @@
 Reason: Protecting my identity and privacy. Current_Name includes my birthdate.
 ====Vandalism destroyer → Until It Sleeps====