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.


Momonim → Gart?

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 14:30, 21 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]
@Momonim: The chosen username is too similar to existing usernames or it used to be username of someone else that got renamed: 6art, G-art and Gart. Please select a different username. You can use Special:CentralAuth/ to search for names you want to have to see if they are already taken. ···日本穣 · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 06:08, 22 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks Momonim (talk) 14:06, 22 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done for the bot. Cabayi (talk) 10:57, 27 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Mmheiser76 → USRunningRecords

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 11:40, 26 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Please provide a reason for renaming. Mmheiser76 ···日本穣 · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 15:34, 26 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]
I do not want my last name as creator please and thank you. Mmheiser76 (talk) 17:29, 26 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]
@Mmheiser76: I'm guessing the draft article you're working on is about you? If so, please be aware of WP:COI and WP:AUTOBIOGRAPHY. Also, the username "USRunningRecords" makes it sound like an organization, and you may run into editors who interpret that as promotional username or representing some organization or other. Is there another username you'd like that better represents you without sounding like an organization or using your name in it? ···日本穣 · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 21:56, 26 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

WinterFanboy → HypeBoy

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 17:40, 27 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]
@WinterFanboy: The chosen username is too similar to existing usernames or it used to be username of someone else that got renamed: HYPEBOY and Hype Boy. ···日本穣 · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 19:23, 27 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]
@Nihonjoe: But both accounts haven't made a single edit in the past four and nine years respectively ever since they joined Wikipedia, and I have been making a total of 1000+ edits since I've joined a year ago. Isn't that worth a consideration? If possible, I'd like to keep on with the name... 「WinterFanboy」TALK 19:37, 27 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]
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