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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.


InfernoBubbless → 2021notalkingquitthestalking2022

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 11:30, 7 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Abu Saeed ibn binti Hameed → California's Secret

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 18:20, 7 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Are you sure you want it spelt that way? Cabayi (talk) 08:20, 10 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Well I want it spelled California's Secret Abu Saeed ibn binti Hameed (talk) 22:33, 13 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Amended request as specified. Cabayi (talk) 15:10, 22 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Abu Saeed ibn binti Hameed. The chosen username is too similar to an existing username or it used to be username of someone else that got renamed: California's Secret. Cabayi (talk) 15:12, 22 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]
That was also me, I think. I tried doing this a while ago, but nothing ever happened. I never got a reply Abu Saeed ibn binti Hameed (talk) 05:54, 23 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Abu Saeed ibn binti Hameed, this is the only request I can see which was made from this account. As you have two accounts please be aware of the consequences of using both - WP:SOCK. There are legitimate uses, but it's very easy to make a mistake and find yourself using them contrary to the rules. I'd recommend you pick one account and stick to it, whichever one it is. Cabayi (talk) 12:07, 23 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Darius195 → ericboyer835

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 01:10, 19 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Darius195, it sounds like you want a WP:CLEANSTART rather than a rename. Cabayi (talk) 15:35, 22 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I would prefer expungement of my username. If that is not possible, please proceed with the rename. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Darius195 (talk • contribs) 16:54, 24 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Krishika Sahni → Paras Kalnawat PR Team

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 06:50, 24 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Krishika Sahni (talk · contribs), usernames may not represent a group, organisation, business, product, service, or website, nor a role within them. Your username needs to represent YOU, not your job. Please read the Username policy and choose another name. Cabayi (talk) 17:18, 24 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]
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