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.


Southsidesquare → Karl A. Petersen

Southsidesquare (talk) 02:02, 20 April 2021 (UTC) Southsidesquare (talk) 02:02, 20 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 02:10, 20 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Southsidesquare. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 15:41, 25 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

WimpySpace → Generic Editor

Robot clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to. —cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 21:00, 21 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. WimpySpace. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 15:41, 25 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

TriPointe21 → TriPointeCPJ

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 17:50, 22 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: @TriPointe21: If CPJ are your initials then how about CPJ at TriPointe? If not please choose a username that shows that you are a single person. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 14:34, 27 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Vhhhhjhgy → Vhhjhgy

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 07:20, 26 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: @Vhhhhjhgy: Please explain why you wanted to be renamed? ‐‐1997kB (talk) 14:35, 27 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

HCL Development → HCL Commerce Development

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 20:10, 27 April 2021 (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. SilkTork (talk) 07:44, 28 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
 Done User:HCL Development has had their name changed to User:JMcLean at HCL. SilkTork (talk) 07:56, 29 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hyderabadi → M. H.

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 02:00, 28 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: @Hyderabadi: Please select another name - there are several names too similar to the one you have chosen. SilkTork (talk) 07:41, 28 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
it's too different the username is not registered. Also cyberbot said no problem found.
We rename globally, and there are several names on other Wikis which are similar or exactly the same - such as [1], and [2]. Some of the accounts have not been used, such as the one on enwiki: [3]. I tried to over-ride the anti-spoof, but the software wouldn't allow me. Please select another name. SilkTork (talk) 09:45, 28 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
@Hyderabadi: The other option is requesting a usurp.  Renamer note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you are an established user and wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at m:Steward requests/Username changes. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to.. SilkTork (talk) 09:50, 28 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

ScruffyMcNerfherder → Esprit de l'escalier

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 13:00, 28 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
@ScruffyMcNerfherder: There is a Esprit de L'Escalier on enwiki who occasionally edits. Please select another name. SilkTork (talk) 08:07, 29 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
@SilkTork: That's odd, no global accounts came up when I searched for that name (edit: never mind, I did not capitalise "L'Escalier" when looking up the name; apologies). Do I need to edit my existing request or do I have to make a new one? ScruffyMcNerfherder (talk) 11:12, 29 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
@ScruffyMcNerfherder:. I have only recently started doing global renames, so I am not quite sure if you can simply edit the existing request. Try it, let's see what happens. By the way, for the ping software to work, you have to sign your name. SilkTork (talk) 10:05, 29 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
@SilkTork: I see, thanks for the info, I keep forgetting to sign my comments. I have now edited my requested name. ScruffyMcNerfherder (talk) 11:12, 29 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
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