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.


Wdan523 → William Daniels (textile artist/curator)

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 20:30, 14 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]
@Wdan523: 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. Also you can create article on any name here. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 10:15, 16 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Spadedge → Swaleha Ansari (Spadedge Technologies)

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 18:30, 15 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]
@Spadedge: Sharing an account – or the password to an account – with others is not permitted, and evidence of doing so will result in the user being required to stop the practice and change their password, or in sanctions (up to and including the account being blocked), depending on circumstances. I suggest they should create a new account if they wish to contribute. Also please see username policy. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 10:28, 16 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Old-fart-mathieu → Old-Fart

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 07:10, 16 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]
Um, can you please pick a more serious username? This is Wikipedia, not a troll website. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 00:13, 17 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Tehsykotic1 → Nathan A Stamm

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 06:20, 17 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? ‐‐1997kB (talk) 01:44, 19 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

TheMuurtje → DeGroninger

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 18:30, 20 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The chosen username is too similar to existing username: De Groninger. Please choose another one. Also for a more private request you can request at Special:GlobalRenameRequest, this page is public. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 01:07, 22 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Mrkoww → thefuddrucker

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 01:50, 22 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Fiipchip → Flipchip73

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 05:00, 22 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

OJJE → Ita-karjala

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 13:20, 22 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Amirahinc → ca2019

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:40, 22 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The chosen username is too similar to existing username: CA2019. Please choose another one. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 07:46, 24 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Quantumconfusion → photonconfusion

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 02:50, 23 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done User blocked for sockpuppetry. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 06:39, 24 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

23lobor → CreativeCat

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Not done New request filed. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 06:36, 24 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Awsumb → VikingB

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 12:20, 24 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Piyush Kr. Maurya → PK_97

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:50, 24 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The chosen username is too similar to existing usernames: Pk97. Please choose another one. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 09:09, 25 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Railfan23 → The Mirror Cracked

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 02:00, 25 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]
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