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.


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]
 Not done 8dcc, no response to previous comment/question. Cabayi (talk) 09:09, 12 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]
  •  Renamer note: Knightoftheswords281, the request has sat unanswered for over a week and it appears none of the renamers is keen on your choice of username. A username alluding to a religious war does not appear to me conducive to collegial editing. I'm not declining as a policy decision, but on a personal basis, I'm choosing not to use my renamer rights in this case. Cabayi (talk) 10:04, 11 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]

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]

Colorado411 → Wiki.Editor.411

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

UNITED STATES OF LINKINPARK → UNITED STATES OF LINKIN PARK Alerts (2)

 Renamer note: UNITED STATES OF LINKINPARK, I altered the return character in your request to a space as it was breaking the templates. You have not used the account for anything other than requests to change username. More explanation than "A minor edit" is needed. Cabayi (talk) 18:17, 10 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Pigletlipopeptide → SynacAl

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:40, 12 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
 In progress ···日本穣 · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 18:04, 13 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Luke Hirst → OnyxCrow22

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 19:50, 12 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
 In progress ···日本穣 · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 18:05, 13 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Kelhuri → Xaneqînî

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 14:30, 13 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Veronika Somova N-IMUNO → SomovaVeronika

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:00, 13 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Shaffhad khan → Pikachu24

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