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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.



Candlewicke → CLWE

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 03:40, 30 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]
@Candlewicke: This request is  On hold as a sysadmin is needed to supervise the rename process. The task is being tracked here. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 15:28, 30 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Oneblowdrybar15 → Carlos

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Carlos (primary wiki: lbwiki).—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 21:30, 11 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The requested username is already registered, see Special:CentralAuth/Carlos. Please pick a new name. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 23:54, 11 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done No response. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 01:48, 19 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

LlovesJ-Hope → ABCD

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. (verify: Special:CentralAuth/ABCD) --JustBerry (talk) 14:05, 12 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@LlovesJ-Hope: I cannot rename you to the name you requested, but I could change it to a random number/letter string, or to another name of your choosing. You can test them to see if they are taken via Special:CentralAuth. Let me know which you'd prefer. Regards, -- Ajraddatz (talk) 01:09, 13 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Kiefer972 → random

Hello, I have no content on wikipedia. I'm simply trying to delete my account. Thanks

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 02:50, 12 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Is this a request for courtesy vanishing—meaning you intend never to edit the English Wikipedia again—or are you just wanting to abandon this account? Please note that returning after exercising courtesy vanishing may be met with automatic relinking of the new account with the old one. If you are just interested in retiring, an extended vacation, or are considering a clean start in the future, placing {{retired}} on your user and/or talk page(s) and abandoning the account is the better option. --JustBerry (talk) 14:12, 12 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Unfortunately, deleting an account is not possible (see Wikipedia:FAQ#How_do_I_change_my_username.2Fdelete_my_account.3F). For close alternatives, please see my note above. --JustBerry (talk) 14:13, 12 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Clydetheglide9 → MarlonSobalvarro

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 21:20, 12 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Clydetheglide9. Unfortunately what your professor just said about names not being visible "globally" is untrue, as usernames are always public. You may wish to contact your professor and let him know about this. You may wish to point him to our username policy if he hasn't seen it already. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Thanks, —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 00:57, 13 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Cheng Weng → WackyWikiWoo

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 07:30, 18 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Done —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 17:06, 18 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

1xdd0ufhgnlsoprfgd → Wiki-Coffee

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 11:00, 18 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Done Welcome back! —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 17:06, 18 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Karla.Club → Marina

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Marina (primary wiki: iswiki).—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:50, 18 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 17:06, 18 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Faridnakhle → TestCandidate

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 18:30, 18 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Done Acalamari 19:11, 18 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Lukinzy → Luke Ndatigh

 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? --JustBerry (talk) 23:53, 18 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Unlimitedrec → ekjebdkahdbwkjehfbkjhqwbfkj

 Clerk note: Please provide a reason for renaming. --JustBerry (talk) 02:11, 19 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

 Clerk note: Is this a request for courtesy vanishing—meaning you intend never to edit the English Wikipedia again—or are you just wanting to abandon this account? Please note that returning after exercising courtesy vanishing may be met with automatic relinking of the new account with the old one. If you are just interested in retiring, an extended vacation, or are considering a clean start in the future, placing {{retired}} on your user and/or talk page(s) and abandoning the account is the better option. However, if you do not intend to request for a courtesy vanishing, please provide an alternate reason. --JustBerry (talk) 02:13, 19 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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