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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.



GT-AWB → GTBot

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:40, 20 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 23:53, 20 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
@GeoffreyT2000: It looks like the bot was denied. Do you still want the rename to proceed? —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 13:12, 11 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

DatNuttyWikipedian → Gary "Roach" Sanderson

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:00, 25 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 03:09, 26 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Im a patient guy I can wait as long as it takes. DatNuttyWikipedian (talk) 03:20, 1 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
@DatNuttyWikipedian: Just noticed that you're currently blocked on uk.wikipedia.org. Could you explain that block? Thanks, —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 13:28, 11 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

MrLazarus → GBTBot

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Renamer note: In addition to the fact that the desired username is already taken, it is considered to be a misleading username because it gives the impression that the user is a bot or automated process. Please pick a new name. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 02:13, 11 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Miraj group → Kirtesh Paliwal

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 09:10, 13 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Omni Flames (talk) 09:21, 13 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done User is currently blocked. Please appeal the block following the instructions on your talk page before making a new request. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 14:01, 13 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

111.119.234.124 → Adi.jain

Please log in and make a new request. Thanks. — regards, Revi 11:28, 13 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

Sohoreptheater → sohoreptheatre

Robot clerk note: The username Sohoreptheater does not exist.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 17:20, 13 July 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) 18:31, 13 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Baileypumfleet → 20130401176707

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 18:30, 13 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Done —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 18:47, 13 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Soroncz-Szabó Flórián → Florofill

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 22:30, 13 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
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