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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.



Kasun g92 → Kasun Gamage

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 07:00, 13 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The requested username is already registered, see Special:CentralAuth/Kasun Gamage. However, as they have made no edits, they are eligible for usurpation. If you'd like to usurp this username, please file a request at m:SRUC. If you do not want to usurp this username, please pick a new name. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 13:03, 13 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Bluespikez14 → Bluespikez15

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 13:40, 14 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Please choose a permanent name. We do not rename accounts on a yearly basis. Sincerely, Taketa (talk) 16:40, 14 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Seconded. Username changes take up valuable server resources and we are not going to rename someone every year as their birthday gift. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 17:12, 14 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Abramx → 132a1sd321a3s2d1a32s1d3a21d32as1d321asd321as3d21as3d21as32d1as32d1a3s2d1a32sd1

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 18:40, 14 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

WSCU Digital → WestminsterCU

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 18:40, 16 February 2017 (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. ​—DoRD (talk)​ 22:31, 16 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Dubhcloch → Oleksandr Zaytsev

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:50, 17 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Oneblowdrybar15 → Carlosmo

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Carlosmo (primary wiki: eswiki).—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 10:00, 20 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done - See second request below. -- Taketa (talk) 18:13, 20 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Oneblowdrybar15 → Carlosbeauty

Robot clerk note: Oneblowdrybar15 has already made a request here.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 10:00, 20 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Done - Taketa (talk) 18:13, 20 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Madharris27 → Wichitaflag

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:50, 20 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Athenean → Khirurg

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 16:40, 20 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Done Rename script missed several pages. I am looking into it. Please hold. Taketa (talk) 18:14, 20 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Sarah Howell90 → Sarahdipitous

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 21:50, 20 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
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