Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

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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.



StantonSmith → smithcazaly

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 10:00, 20 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@StantonSmith: You indicated that you want "smithcazaly", but due to technical limitations, that will end up as "Smithcazaly". If that is okay with you, the rename can proceed, but you may also request "SmithCazaly" if you prefer. ​—DoRD (talk)​ 12:51, 20 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done No response; no edits since filing this request. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 15:42, 27 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Doydoyduran → doydoydoy

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

Kate BombIt → Hullohello

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 03:00, 27 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Renamer note: I removed {{lowercase}} from the requested name. Please check whether or not the current request is still correct. Sincerely, Taketa (talk) 03:45, 27 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Yes this is perfect - thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 131.179.59.94 (talk) 04:18, 27 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@Kate BombIt: Please log in before making any edits on this page, so we know who you are. In this case, please log in and post here confirming that you approve of the change. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 15:23, 27 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Fcpeuro → fcpmedia

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:20, 27 March 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. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 15:21, 27 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Fcpeuro: Your desired new username is still considered to be promotional. Note that you may not have a company or organization's name as your username, but you may include such a name if your username makes it clear that the account belongs to an individual and not a group. For example, "Example Industries" is not acceptable, but "John at Example Industries" is, since it makes it clear that the account belongs to an individual working for the company and not a company as a whole. Note that your username must not also be of a position within the company, so "Secretary at Example Industries" is not acceptable either. Lastly, note that accounts may not be used by more than one person; an account that is created must only be used by the person who created that account. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 15:29, 27 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@K6ka: Would the username AlexFCPEuro work? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Fcpeuro (talk • contribs) 15:33, 27 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Fcpeuro: I would recommend "Alex at FCPEuro". Is that okay with you? —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 15:36, 27 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@K6ka: Yes that's perfect! Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Alex at FCPEuro (talk • contribs) 15:37, 27 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Done Renamed to "Alex at FCPEuro". (As a side note, Fcpmedia was already registered) —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 15:40, 27 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Mzahka13 → slashguitarist198032

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 19:10, 27 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]
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