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.


Kylie Miley → PrincessBubblegum

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Not done Kylie Miley. Fourth time lucky? Cabayi (talk) 18:19, 7 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

123HB → RsCosworth

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:20, 4 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done 123HB. The chosen username is too similar to existing usernames or it used to be username of someone else that got renamed: RS-Cosworth and Rs-cosworth. Please choose another username. Cabayi (talk) 18:20, 7 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Lionel Messi Lover → A.Ahmed

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:30, 4 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Lionel Messi Lover. Renaming policy requires "Frivolous, repeated, or inappropriate requests will be declined." - https://w.wiki/rsg It's expected you'll keep your username for a minimum of 6 months. Cabayi (talk) 18:22, 7 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

ELDuRo212 → NycKid212

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 22:20, 5 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done ELDuRo212. The chosen username is too similar to an existing username or it used to be username of someone else that got renamed: Nyckid212. Cabayi (talk) 18:23, 7 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Hello, can we please try changing it to NightKing212. Thank you. ELDuRo212 (talk) 18:50, 7 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Pal BabuPal Babu → Babu Pal

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 18:30, 7 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Pal Babu. The chosen username is too similar to existing usernames or it used to be username of someone else that got renamed: Babu pal and Babupal. Cabayi (talk) 18:33, 7 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Kylie Miley → Gabriella

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Gabriella (primary wiki: simplewiki).—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 18:30, 7 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Kylie Miley. No, that one's taken too. You're not having much luck I'm afraid. Cabayi (talk) 18:32, 7 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Quick note, if you look at the Special:CentralAuth page, you can get a username that isn't taken. If it shows up when you search for the name, it's taken. If it doesn't show up, it's available. (Note to admins: So sorry if I'm not allowed to post here. Please leave a message on my talk and remove this comment if it shouldn't be here. I'm just posting this because I want to help out. Thanks!) ThatOneWolf (talk|contribs) 21:14, 7 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]
ThatOneWolf, the software will also reject close matches, usernames that differ just by the case, or just by having a space or punctuation in the middle, or switching letters for numbers (leetspeak), or for mixing characters from different alphabets, or being all-numeric..., unfortunately simply looking at Special:CentralAuth isn't efficient for this purpose. Cabayi (talk) 21:30, 7 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Well ok then. I thought it would work. Should I delete my previous comment then? ThatOneWolf (talk|contribs) 21:33, 7 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Ehepworth → Shepworth

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 21:50, 7 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]
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