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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.



2602:306:CDE3:C150:C08A:2DB8:D3B4:1FE9 → ski_fly

Please log-in to request a name change. Ajraddatz (talk) 23:43, 22 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Robot clerk note: The username 2602:306:CDE3:C150:C08A:2DB8:D3B4:1FE9 does not exist.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:50, 22 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 2602:306:CDE3:C150:C08A:2DB8:D3B4:1FE9 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 00:03, 23 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done per above. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 11:34, 30 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Ascalyon → LittCo

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 10:50, 26 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The requested username may come across as being promotional because it appears to be similar to, or is the same as, the name of a company or organization (see WP:CORPNAME). Please pick a new name, or opt to stay with your current username. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 13:06, 26 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Ajurado1120 → GHSDDT

Ajurado1120 I should point out that we only allow personal accounts. Group counts are not permitted by policy. We also discourage people from editing topics they are closely related to. HighInBC 06:46, 28 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 06:50, 28 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]
@Ajurado1120: Exactly as HighInBC said; we only allow personal accounts. Accounts that are shared are not permitted here on Wikipedia. Please pick a new name, or choose to stick with your current username. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 13:21, 28 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Katolich → naotech

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Renamer note: There are multiple issues with your request:
  • 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.
  • The requested username is already registered, see Special:CentralAuth/Naotech. Please pick a new name.
—k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 13:22, 28 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Sarkoholic → iDennison

 Renamer note: The requested username is already registered, see Special:CentralAuth/IDennison. Please pick a new name, or file a request at m:SRUC. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 13:29, 28 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

Neodentoficial → NeodentOficial

Robot clerk note: The username Neodentoficial does not exist.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 19:30, 28 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer 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. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 19:50, 28 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Fygu → HD

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for HD (primary wiki: bjnwiki).—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 07:20, 29 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The requested username is already registered, see Special:CentralAuth/HD. Please pick a new name. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 14:02, 29 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Lxndrwrght → lxndrwrght

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
  • 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}} on your user and user talk pages, and change your signature to reflect your preference.
  • 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.
  • There is already a global account registered for Lxndrwrght.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:00, 29 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 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) 23:12, 29 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

M.D. Jennings → M. D. Jennings43

Robot clerk note: The username M.D. Jennings does not exist.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:20, 29 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Hi M.D. Jennings. Please note that we have a policy on using real names here on Wikipedia; while doing so is not forbidden, it is generally not advised, especially if that name is not yours. In general you shouldn't be using a name that implies that you are or are related to a specific, identifiable person. However, it is acceptable if you make it very clear that you have nothing to do with the person. Are you aware of and will comply with this policy? Regards, —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 23:34, 29 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Drayke Quinn → 51145

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 03:50, 30 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Done —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 11:34, 30 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Tayzhian → Ccxlslr98

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 05:50, 30 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Done —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 11:34, 30 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Leo Fischer → Pplc

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