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Changing username/Simple
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.



ParallaxBand → ParallaxBand

Robot clerk note: The username you have requested is the same as your current name.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 16:10, 15 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Usernames that are simply names of groups are not permitted. However, usernames are acceptable if they contain a company or group name but are clearly intended to denote an individual person, such as "Mark at WidgetsUSA", "Jack Smith at the XY Foundation", "WidgetFan87", etc. So please choose another one. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 16:18, 15 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done No response. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 01:43, 24 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Mohnish Silver Monkey → MOHNISH MALHOTRA

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 07:30, 17 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Please provide a reason for renaming. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 08:07, 17 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Y4annos → y4nnos

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 13:40, 22 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The chosen username is too similar to existing usernames: Yannos. Please choose another one. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 15:16, 22 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Jackrobertos1996 → JackR96

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Renamer note: Please pick a new name; the username you have requested has already been taken. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 01:55, 23 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Jto99 → tbone99

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Renamer note: Please pick a new name; the username you have requested has already been taken. Also please provide a reason for renaming. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 07:54, 23 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Filed new request. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 01:42, 24 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Dheerah Sharan → Dheeraj Sharan

Robot clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. Please choose another name that does not appear on that list.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 03:50, 23 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Please pick a new name; the username you have requested has already been taken. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 07:56, 23 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

ConsortDisplayGroup → DesignProctor

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 13:00, 23 October 2018 (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. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 01:45, 24 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]
@ConsortDisplayGroup: The username you requested is also looks like promotional one, so please choose another one. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 17:46, 24 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Svenfriberg → "Eestikasutaja"

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 18:00, 23 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: @Svenfriberg: You want to be renamed to "Eestikasutaja" or Eestikasutaja? It looks like you mistakenly added quotation marks. Please clarify. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 01:50, 24 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Ajgarcia3333 → 1225.0802.1121

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 00:50, 24 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Usernames which resemble IP addresses (as these are expected to designate non-logged-in users) are not permitted. So please choose another one. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 01:40, 24 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Nejral → rejnald

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Renamer note: Please pick a new name; the username you have requested has already been taken. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 17:48, 24 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Ethonewiki → Coaemn

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 11:20, 24 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Done. 28bytes (talk) 11:44, 24 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Hamsandwitch → JamesSmith1988

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 13:40, 24 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]