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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.


Current requests

judwa.nayaka → judwa.nayak

 Clerk note: As SoxBot told you, the target username exists, though it meets the criteria for usurpation. However, your account is too new to usurp another one. In order to ensure that usurped usernames be put to good use, we prefer only to grant requests from reasonably well-established users. Is there another name, not listed at Special:ListUsers, that you would prefer? @Kate (parlez) 17:27, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Is it possible that Judwa.nayak is him too and he just forgot his password? Both names were registered on the same day, so it would be a pretty big coincidence if they were different people. -- Soap Talk/Contributions 21:17, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Richard Isay → Psyche3458

 Bureaucrat note: - the rename is technically possible and we take all privacy requests very seriously, but I do note that you have made a considerable number of edits to an article about yourself. Are you aware of editing within WP:COI? The Rambling Man (talk) 16:54, 19 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Rishko → YellowElm

 Bureaucrat note: I see you were blocked last year for "image violations". You took a long break then came back, uploading images again. Can you confirm that you will be providing correct rationales for the images you upload and this rename is not simply an opportunity to avoid scrutiny as a once-blocked editor? The Rambling Man (talk) 17:00, 19 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Richard Isay → Psyche3458

 Bureaucrat note: This is a repeat request. Please read the question at the original request and respond accordingly. Cheers. The Rambling Man (talk) 01:13, 20 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Magicmillan → Dusterbragg

 Bureaucrat note: sorry to be difficult but your username doesn't appear to need "privacy" and it has zero GFDL edits, so if you wanted to continue with the new name, just register it and discard the old account. If you have something more personal to discuss, then feel free to email me, or any of the other 'crats here. The Rambling Man (talk) 22:24, 21 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Janine25 → Elevatore293

 Bureaucrat note: You could always change your password? The Rambling Man (talk) 16:14, 22 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Kellymckean → KellyMcKean

 Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? The Rambling Man (talk) 17:42, 22 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ajitehha → Atehha

 Done. WJBscribe (talk) 01:57, 26 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

NWSMG → NINER320

 Bureaucrat note: Is that in all caps or not? You've indicated lowercase on your talk page. —Anonymous DissidentTalk 13:37, 25 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Donnie-rayland → Tdwremltve

Please clarify your reason. Thanks. ···日本穣? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 21:08, 25 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Fgawor → FGawor

 Done. WJBscribe (talk) 01:58, 26 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

InessaGasparyan → IGMPMGMT

|Reason: Had the wrong one, need the right one. Please change it. Thanks!

 Clerk note: Moved from WP:CHU/U.. –Juliancolton | Talk 22:41, 25 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

WTMx → WTM

 Clerk note: Moved from WP:CHU/U. –Juliancolton | Talk 22:44, 25 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Henderikjp → Henderik JP

 Clerk note: Moved from WP:CHU/U. Although this appears to be promotional. –Juliancolton | Talk 22:47, 25 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

World987 → Joyful563

Eriks.remess → Remess

Codejkoolguy → Sinistrum

APLSWEBMASTER → Ronaldfwhite

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