Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

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Changing username/Simple
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.


Kuoyenchia → vanishing-9gzEhdKn

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 19:30, 1 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Is this a request for courtesy vanishing—meaning you intend never to edit the English Wikipedia again—or are you just wanting to abandon this account? Please note that returning after exercising courtesy vanishing may be met with automatic relinking of the new account with the old one. If you are just interested in retiring, an extended vacation, or are considering a clean start in the future, placing {{retired}} on your user and/or talk page(s) and abandoning the account is the better option. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 19:07, 2 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Knightoftheswords281 → Crusader1096

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 03:40, 3 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Right-Wing Hippy → Steven Moss Esquire

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 07:30, 4 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  •  Renamer note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Right-Wing Hippy, - Cabayi (talk) 10:04, 7 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
    Hi Cabayi. It's just the name I'm using online these days. The previous one I stopped using years ago and the e-mail address no longer exists. I could actually have shut it down since I've never really used these things but I don't see how to do that? 86.1.8.181 (talk) 11:51, 7 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Petrhluzek03 → Sidney Pen

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 16:30, 4 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done  Renamer note: The username Petrhluzek03 (talk · contribs) has made no contributions to the project aside from this edit, or has only a few minor contributions. Please make your request on the global queue where a renamer with experience on your "home" Wiki project and access to the renaming tools can help you. Cabayi (talk) 10:08, 7 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Demiragberk2401 → thedeparted4819

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 00:30, 6 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done  Renamer note: The username Demiragberk2401 (talk · contribs) has made no contributions to the project aside from this edit, or has only a few minor contributions.. Please make your request on the global queue where a renamer with experience on your "home" Wiki project and access to the renaming tools can help you. Cabayi (talk) 10:14, 7 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Purely-me → malys-dubh

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 04:20, 6 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  •  Renamer note: Reusing your username across websites is not recommended. WP:REALNAME If you still want it, please add a note that you are aware of the risks. Cabayi (talk) 10:18, 7 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Ncfriend → Kurzov

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 14:30, 6 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  •  Renamer note: Reusing your username across websites is not recommended. WP:REALNAME If you still want it, please add a note that you are aware of the risks. Cabayi (talk) 10:20, 7 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
    Thanks for followup. Yes, I accept the risks. Ncfriend (talk) 01:02, 8 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
 Done Kurzov. Cabayi (talk) 08:01, 8 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Koziollz → BeKozWiki

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:10, 6 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Koziollz. The chosen username is too similar to existing usernames or it used to be username of someone else that got renamed: Zyk0 and Zyko. Please choose another username. Cabayi (talk) 10:22, 7 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
BeKozWiki Koziollz (talk) 13:58, 7 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
 Done BeKozWiki. Cabayi (talk) 08:02, 8 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Lintang fajarmaliki → Hillslight

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 13:10, 7 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Avalikesdogs → wumbusiscool

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 16:50, 7 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Niamatmotuasir → IAmMNiamatU

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 17:30, 7 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Colorado411 → Wiki.Editor.411

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 22:50, 7 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Pigletlipopeptide → SynAl

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 09:00, 8 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]