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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.


K12T6 → Abandoned010101

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 17:40, 5 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: If this is a request for courtesy vanishing—meaning you intend never to edit the English Wikipedia again—or are you just wanting to abandon this account? Please note that returning after exercising courtesy vanishing may be met with automatic relinking of the new account with the old one. If you are just interested in retiring, an extended vacation, or are considering a clean start in the future, placing {{retired}} on your user and/or talk page(s) and abandoning the account is the better option. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 04:15, 6 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Skgaucho → siriushealth

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 14:40, 6 March 2019 (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) 09:36, 11 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

CATALAND.nc → C4talan

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 16:50, 6 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The chosen username is too similar to existing usernames: Catalan and CATALAN. Please choose another one. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 09:39, 11 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

InvalidOS → Invalid:05

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 03:00, 8 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The requested username contains the characters : which cannot be used in usernames due to technical restrictions. So please choose another one. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 09:27, 11 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Abrahamdemisew → Abraham Demisew Mulualem

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 08:30, 8 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

7light7 → Kristle Murden

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:50, 10 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
@7light7: It looks like you are confused with usernames and article names. Well these are two different things and it is not necessary to have username same as article in order to work on a article. If you still want to be renamed, please read username policy and choose another username. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 09:03, 11 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

VocesProject → OralHistorian

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 18:20, 13 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
@VocesProject: Your chosen username is too similar to an existing username, Oralhistorian. Please choose another username. Thanks. Jianhui67 T★C 11:08, 16 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Leo Walton123 → XXSULLYXX

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 22:10, 13 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

HyperJit → HYPERJIT

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 10:40, 14 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

LFBrand2018 → WritinginOjai

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:20, 14 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Aubreytrujillo1 → CalMaritimeAdmin707

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 20:40, 14 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Usernames containing "admin", "bureaucrat", "steward", etc. are not allowed because they can cause confusion. Please choose a different username. -★- PlyrStar93 →Message me. ← 22:49, 14 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Jianhui67 T★C 18:19, 15 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Armellecoutant → Atalanta Rising

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 02:00, 15 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Ashish Khulbey → @ak

Robot clerk note: The requested username contains the character "@" which cannot be used in usernames due to technical limitations.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 13:30, 15 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Azkord → KALF

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 21:10, 15 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: KALF (all capitalized) is a commercial radio station, so the requested username may be seen as representing a company and/or implying shared use. In addition, the global account Kalf already exists so the requested username is similar to this one. Would you be able to choose a different one? -★- PlyrStar93 →Message me. ← 21:12, 15 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
PlyrStar93 is vampz available? AD Talk 21:21, 15 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
@Azkord: It is already registered. You can use the page Special:CentralAuth to help you find available usernames. If you type a username you want and it shows up, it is already taken. -★- PlyrStar93 →Message me. ← 21:37, 15 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
@PlyrStar93: DAQ is not registered anywhere could you please rename that for me. AD Talk 21:43, 15 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Azkord, unfortunately it is similar to existing user Daq. When checking existing usernames, it is better to check both upper and lower cases when typing. I should have clarified this earlier, sorry about this. -★- PlyrStar93 →Message me. ← 22:37, 15 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
PlyrStar93 username: Owlf is final for me. Regards, AD Talk 05:51, 16 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
This one is good; I will proceed now. -★- PlyrStar93 →Message me. ← 14:08, 16 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Dridro → katazzy

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 08:50, 16 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
 Done Jianhui67 T★C 11:10, 16 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]
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