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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.
  1. Add your current username after CURRENT= Jana.l
  2. Add your desired username after NEW= defunkalite
  3. Add a reason for the change after REASON= I no longer wish to have my real name in my user.

EmreBilginturk → sitembul

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

CrimsonSabbath → CrimsonSabb

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 14:10, 25 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Markparham → MarkParham84

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 15:30, 27 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Your username will always be public when you edit pages (such as this one) and anyone can see it using the history-feature. Changing your username will not change this. Instead, you might want to consider not using your real name, so that people cannot connect your username to your real life identity (see WP:REALNAME for details). Regards SoWhy 16:18, 27 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done No response to SoWhy and request is unclear. MBisanz talk 12:21, 31 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

prwhiz → pr/pr Public Relations

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 19:10, 27 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
 Comment: Do you understand the WP:COI policy? MBisanz talk 22:37, 29 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

JVIPER24 → Johnny Viper

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Johnny Viper. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 19:40, 29 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done A Russian user already has a claim to a global name. If you could get him rename on the Russian wiki or get a Steward to break the SUL on meta:, then I could rename you. MBisanz talk 12:21, 31 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Fa.monir → MFA Monir

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 04:40, 30 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Ed [talk] [majestic titan] 09:16, 31 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

IGADLPINEWS → IGAD Livestock Policy Initiative

Robot clerk note: The request was made by 213.55.99.124, not IGADLPINEWS; please login as IGADLPINEWS to request a name change. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 13:10, 30 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Promotional/Role account. MBisanz talk 12:09, 31 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Colinclarksmith → Encolpius

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

Therewillbehotcake → therewillbehotcake

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

Schlotzskys → Schlotzsky's

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 17:20, 31 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat 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. MBisanz talk 17:36, 31 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

AHrvojic → Qux123

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 20:10, 31 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
 Done MBisanz talk 02:20, 1 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DinDraithou → Nora lives

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 21:10, 31 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
 Done MBisanz talk 02:20, 1 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DailySteals → Nickie798

Robot clerk note: The request was made by Dailysteals, not DailySteals; please login as DailySteals to request a name change. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 21:30, 31 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
 Done MBisanz talk 02:19, 1 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

ayyazakhan → aaknano

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 21:40, 31 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
 Done MBisanz talk 02:17, 1 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Djbob → Ashoat
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