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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.



RealGuyClarke → Guy Clarke

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 02:50, 6 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@RealGuyClarke: Please read the response I made to your last request first. Once you have understood this, please leave a note here confirming that you understand. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 11:09, 10 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

K6ka - Don't know how to leave a note here but I have read the pages about personal name changes etc and decided to stay with RealGuyClarke - thanks for your help — Preceding unsigned comment added by RealGuyClarke (talk • contribs) 11:49, 10 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done request withdrawn (per the comment above) --Kostas20142 (talk) 18:09, 11 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Only global renamers have the authority to close requests. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 00:51, 28 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Brandon Herbert → systematichydromaticultamatic

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Renamer note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 01:36, 20 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Done as "Systematichydromaticultamatic" (Original requested name was "Greaseistheword") —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 00:54, 28 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Sgongo → simonecantarella

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 16:00, 20 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Also please note that the first letter of your username will be capital by default. However you may use the template {{lowercase title}} on your user and user talk pages, and change your signature to reflect your preference. --Kostas20142 (talk) 13:17, 22 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Dmsverdlov → AbyrvalgRU

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 20:00, 20 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: The username Dmsverdlov (talk · contribs) has made no contributions to the project aside from this edit, or has only a few minor contributions. Also the requested username appears to be promotional. Using the name of a website as username is forbidden by the username policy. --Kostas20142 (talk) 13:30, 22 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Done The "promotional part" appears to be rather subtle, and judging by their edits on the Russian Wikipedia, they don't seem to be connected to the Internet forum that a Google search found. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 01:07, 28 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Veracity66 → Redzebras

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 10:20, 21 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Wondering if it is worth the rename here. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 09:06, 24 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Done Declining requests from zero-edit accounts doesn't really save us any time, per the global renamer FAQ. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 01:09, 28 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Maija Alén → Male0

Robot clerk note: The username Maija Alén does not exist.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 13:30, 21 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Username exists but its only edit is editting this page. Looks useless to rename. Just create a new account? —MarcoAurelio (talk) 14:26, 22 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Looks like Male0 was created a few minutes after this request was filed. May or may not be the same user. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 01:11, 28 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Raphaelle Brissette → Communications Specialist at BFL CANADA

Robot clerk note: The username Raphaelle Brissette does not exist.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 14:10, 21 August 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. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 14:24, 22 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]
(Notified requester) —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 01:12, 28 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Akloth → FirefoxBrazil

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 03:10, 23 August 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. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 09:04, 24 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Renamed to "Hello2591" instead per [1]. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 01:13, 28 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

DanielOShea → Enchiridion

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Enchiridion (primary wiki: eswiki).—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 21:40, 25 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you are an established user and wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at m:Steward requests/Username changes. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 09:44, 27 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Kongbendik → asdg784gta74aAsdugf77fGGFGEygy232fs.3

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 12:10, 27 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Courtesy vanishing request was done elsewhere. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 01:16, 28 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

FONYUY VIDEC LEINYUY → innovateafricanow

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:30, 27 August 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) 01:17, 28 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Tony SPZ → smileymark

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 21:30, 27 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Done @Smileymark: There is a user by the name SmileyMark that has a similar username to the one you have been renamed to. They are currently inactive, so they should not cause any issues. However, if they do return and confusion arises, you may need to request another username change. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 01:20, 28 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

JOONAS → Joonas

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Joonas (primary wiki: nowiki).—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 22:20, 27 August 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) 01:22, 28 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Christopherbishop123 → OlerJevar

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:50, 27 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Done —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 01:23, 28 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Brian Patrie → ÜberRegenbogen

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 12:30, 28 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]
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