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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.



NOFD office → CA at NOFD

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 17:40, 27 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@NOFD office: is your requested name the name of your position? If so, our policy does not allow for those names either. Please pick a name identifying you as an individual - though you don't need to use your real name. Thanks, -- Ajraddatz (talk) 17:28, 28 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done no response. -- Ajraddatz (talk) 18:24, 7 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

JW90210 → MisterWiki

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.. Usurpation cannot be carried out since the account has been used to edit in other projects. --Kostas20142 (talk) 18:52, 1 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

MadDogMcCree → In Memoriam A.H.H.

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 21:30, 2 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@MadDogMcCree: According to our records, you have been renamed before in the past. Please note that username changes take up valuable server resources and are not something to be treated lightly. Are you sure you want to change your name again? —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 01:46, 4 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, I would like to change my name — Preceding unsigned comment added by MadDogMcCree (talk • contribs) 16:55, 4 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

 Done —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 19:26, 7 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

CiderUK → ClaireCiderUK

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 22:10, 2 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: "ClaireCiderUK" might not be clear enough. May I suggest "Claire at CiderUK"? —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 01:49, 4 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Lfc nicholas → lfc_nicholas

 Renamer note: The requested username is the same as your current name, but with underscores where your current name has spaces. These are considered identical by the MediaWiki software. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 01:33, 4 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Then, please change it to 'lfcnicholas', so that the space is removed. Thank you. Lfc nicholas (talk) 02:03, 4 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Lfc nicholas: (Apologies for not mentioning this earlier; I forgot to check) You have been renamed numerous times already, with the latest one being just a few days ago. Céréales Killer handled your last request and noted that this was to be your last request, since we don't allow users to get renamed too often, as username changes take up valuable resources. I'm guessing that you simply weren't aware that underscores were treated the same as spaces which is why you requested yet another username change. I can rename you to "Lfcnicholas" (Note that the first letter of your username will always be capitalized; this cannot be changed) if you understand that this will probably be the last username change you'll be allowed to have (Unless you have a very good reason for it). —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 02:12, 4 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@K6ka: Then please change me to 'LFCnicholas', I understand the trivial and strenuous nature of these requests in cases such as mine, where the user simply has a preferred alternative, but yes - please make the change. Lfc nicholas (talk) 02:33, 4 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Classica.bg → Elisaveta P.

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 18:30, 4 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Pouya.dianat → Devicephysicist

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 06:50, 5 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Picnmixfestivalkit → Pic 'n' Mix Festival Kit

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 13:50, 5 October 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. --Framawiki (please notify) (talk) 19:34, 5 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Aqkh → AbdulQadeerAQ

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:00, 5 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? --Kostas20142 (talk) 18:51, 5 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: The username Aqkh (talk · contribs) has made no contributions to the project aside from this edit, or has only a few minor contributions. Of them only 2 outside user page and this request.--Kostas20142 (talk) 05:19, 6 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

KylaNBrathwaite → KBrathy

 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. --Framawiki (please notify) (talk) 19:36, 5 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Tanvo0908 → Tv2017

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 22:50, 5 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Tanvo0908: Your chosen username is too similar to another registered username: TV2017. Please choose another username. Thanks. Jianhui67 T★C 06:29, 7 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Emil.ohman → Hermes63

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 12:00, 7 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Done -- Ajraddatz (talk) 18:25, 7 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Njaga89 → njagojevic.igor

MisterWikiSam → RickySavage

Lol mate → tobi.

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