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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]
Never mind, I have simply created another new user account named "GTBot" instead. GeoffreyT2000 (talk) 01:44, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Okay then.  Not done —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 02:01, 14 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]
K6ka, because he/she vandalized ukwiki (removed content from articles), just look at his contributions here. DatNuttyWikipedian, can you please tell me, why you removed content from articles (in large ammount) and vandalized ukwiki?—Constanstin 07:53, 14 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]

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]
 Not done Renamed to "Shorvathsr" at m:Special:GlobalRenameQueue/request/25471 instead. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 03:17, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Team Otaku4ever → Team Otaku4Ever

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 05:50, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk 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. Omni Flames (talk) 06:04, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
  • Reason: It seems like that due to the name .But it's not. It's purely my personal thing. I just want my Myanimelist friends to know this name. That's it. please change it. I use this username Team Otaku4Ever for anime and geek stuffs. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Team Otaku4ever (talk • contribs) 09:21, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
@Team Otaku4ever: The requested username implies shared use, and as such is not permitted. Please pick a new name. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 13:14, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
It may seem like a sharing name but it is not. And by the way my current username is no different than the requested change. Except the case of just one letter from lowercase to uppercase.--Team Otaku4ever (talk) 18:00, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
There is really no chance of any username being accepted that begins with "team". Trust me on this. Anna Frodesiak (talk) 19:01, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
@Team Otaku4ever: Just because you use the name on other websites doesn't mean you can use it here. It may be acceptable on other websites, but it's not on Wikipedia. Omni Flames (talk) 22:47, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Oh, and I realize that it's the same as your current name. That doesn't mean that your current name is acceptable though, and if you choose not to change it, you're likely to be blocked indefinitely for having a promotional username that implies shared use. I recommend you choose a new name. Omni Flames (talk) 22:48, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
I wouldn't be terribly bothered by the username, but perhaps someone should file at WP:RFC/N for wider discussion. –xenotalk 22:59, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Re-request : Fine @Anna Frodesiak . If I can't go by the word "team" ...then is this possible [The_Ponderer™] ? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Team Otaku4ever (talk • contribs) 00:46, 15 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hueyli.tee → compassion.t

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 05:30, 15 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

White boy funk sucks → FabulousFerd

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 06:00, 15 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Iksv → IKSV

Robot clerk note: The username Iksv does not exist.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 08:40, 15 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Struck, as it does exist. Omni Flames (talk) 08:42, 15 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
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