Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

Changing username/Simple

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:

Read this page first. You must be aware of, and understand, all of that information before requesting a username change
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.
Do not create an account under the new name or move/redirect your userpages. We'll do that for you.
Log in with your present username in order to place your request. Renames will not be approved if the requester is not logged in.
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=
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.
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.
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.

Pankaj Kamboj →

Current name: Pankaj Kamboj (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Newname (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 19:48, 22 September 2016 (UTC)
Reason: Pankaj Kamboj (talk) 19:48, 22 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: 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. —^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 19:50, 22 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

@Pankaj Kamboj: Please specify a username to be renamed to. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 23:53, 22 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Blackmastiff → BlackMastiff

Current name: Blackmastiff (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: BlackMastiff (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 15:57, 25 September 2016 (UTC)
Reason: I signed up as blackmastiff, ignoring that the username would have been capitalized anyway, so I would like to capitalize the M too because I think it would be prettier. I made no contributions as of now, but I cannot create a new account since the new username is too similar to the one I have now, so the signup form does not let me choose it. Blackmastiff (talk) 15:57, 25 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 16:00, 25 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: A Google search concludes that "Black Mastiff" is the name of a band. While you don't appear to be affiliated with them, and while I personally don't see a problem with your username, other users may raise concerns about your username being promotional and they may ask you to change your username again. To avoid inconveniencing yourself, I would recommend you pick a new name. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 16:42, 25 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Y2academy → Y2 Academy

Current name: Y2academy (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Y2 Academy (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 07:10, 26 September 2016 (UTC)
Reason: Old on is without space and not proper Y2academy (talk) 07:10, 26 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: The username Y2academy does not exist.—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 07:20, 26 September 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) 11:03, 26 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Giannross → GiannaRoss

Current name: Giannross (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: GiannaRoss (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 03:51, 29 September 2016 (UTC)
Reason: There was a typo on the username while I was signing up, I was supposed to add an "a" in the end so it would be "giannaross" but apparently it was not included. I also did not know that the first letter in the username is always capitalized so I decided to capitalize the "r" too. I have contributed a fair amount of times already so I think it will be a waste if I just create a new account. Giannross (talk) 03:51, 29 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 04:00, 29 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Jebbiex → Matieszyn

Current name: Jebbiex (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Matieszyn (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 06:46, 29 September 2016 (UTC)
Reason: Uncomfortable with my old username. Jebbiex talk 06:46, 29 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 06:50, 29 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]