Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

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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.



WhiteStag → Archdrake

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 10:00, 8 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The requested username is too similar to an existing username: ArchDrake. Please pick another name. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 11:48, 8 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Pcairic → pcairic

 Renamer note: The requested username is the same as your current name, aside from the first letter being in lowercase. Due to technical limitations, usernames must start with an uppercase letter. However, you may use the template {{lowercase title}} on your user and user talk pages, and change your signature to reflect your preference. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 03:36, 9 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Blainegarrett~enwiki → blainegarrett

 Renamer note: Sorry, it is not possible to merge user accounts at this time. You may try asking at m:SRUC to see what they can do, although I can't guarantee anything. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 03:38, 9 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

Aayush Pathre → SwapnilPathre

Aayush Pathre 15:21, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 02:30, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Judging by your userpage, you may have misunderstood what Wikipedia is about. 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. Are you aware of these policies? —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 02:49, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Ellipticcoin → Gatland One Name Study

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 21:30, 12 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: "Gatland One Name Study" appears to be the name of a company or organization, which you may or may not be affiliated with. Depending on the topic(s) you wish to contribute in, other editors may find your username to be questionable, since Wikipedia does not allow usernames that are the names of companies or organizations (see WP:CORPNAME for the policy). I would suggest you pick a new username to avoid scrutiny, or stick with your current name. Please advise. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 02:36, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Per user request on my talk page. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 19:21, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

MochaMilk → MintChoco

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Renamer note: The requested username is already registered, see Special:CentralAuth/MintChoco. Please pick a new name, or file a request at WP:CHU/U or m:SRUC. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 02:42, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Renamed to "MintChocoChip" instead. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 12:35, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

MochaMilk → MintChocoChip

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 02:50, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@MochaMilk: Sorry to be of bother, but according to our records, it looks like you've been renamed just over a month ago. Please note that renames take up valuable server resources and are not something to treat lightly. Are you sure that the username you are requesting is one that you will stick with for some time? —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 02:54, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yup. MochaMilk ( ^^) _U~~ 04:36, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
 Done —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 12:35, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Roblaw42 → EditorRob

Roblaw42 (talk) 01:43, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

 Clerk note: The requested username "EditorRob" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU/S instead. AnomieBOT⚡ 01:49, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment - "EditorRob" is not taken, but similar "Editorrob" is taken, so I believe this is more a usurpation than a simple rename request. If it would be easier, you can usurp "Editorrob" and then change the name to "EditorRob" -Roblaw42 (talk) 02:19, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@EditorRob: There is no official policy surrounding similar usernames, but if the similar username(s) in question have made few to no edits and have been inactive for some time, we can process requests to rename accounts to usernames similar to those. As such, I'm marking this request as  Done. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 12:47, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Muhib mansour → FPP

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 16:30, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
 Done You have a lot of edits, therefore it can take a few hours until all rename jobs are processed. --Steinsplitter (talk) 18:40, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

TheCaliforniaKansan → Globe Trekker

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 21:20, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: According to our records, it appears that you have been renamed two months ago. Please note that username changes take up valuable server resources and are not something to treat lightly. Are you sure that the username you are requesting now is the one you really want and will stick with for some time? —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 21:51, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I was unaware that my previous name change request was made only two months ago. However I actually need my name changed in order to remain anonymous, especially with my field of work. Yes I will stick with this name. -TheCaliforniaKansan (talk) 22:43, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Carlyoconner → coconner

 Done —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 21:53, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
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