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.


The non-binary pancake → ‎þe non-binary pancake

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:50, 26 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done The non-binary pancake, your request has sat for nearly a week now. No renamer has acted on it despite a few of us having been active on this list. I've not done it because you are part of a community that values collaboration and communicating with each other. Other editors should not find using your username like handling thorns. I presume other renamers have similar reasons. Please choose another username. Cabayi (talk) 08:39, 3 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]
ok. The non-binary pancake (talk) 09:53, 3 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

ReeferUK → Adam Harris

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 10:40, 27 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]
ReeferUK,  Renamer note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Cabayi (talk) 10:04, 29 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

VBParnters → Vincent Birot

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 03:30, 30 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: VBParnters Please review WP:REALNAME, if you're good with this request let us know, if not just open a new request and this will be closed. - FlightTime (open channel) 15:00, 30 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Repylom → Accelerated London System

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 20:30, 3 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Repylom Your desired username violates our username policy because it is promotional and implies shared use, please choose a new username. - FlightTime (open channel) 21:05, 3 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Hi there, I am open to choosing a different name but I'm just wondering if my desired username is indeed promotional and implies shared use; I read those links and I don't understand how my desired username falls into either of those categories. It's the name of a chess opening, not an organization or something of that nature. Could you verify/clarify? Thank you :) Repylom (talk) 21:13, 3 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: @Repylom: It's promotional due to this Google sreach and with a username which is also a platform, that implies shared use. - FlightTime (open channel) 21:24, 3 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Mayonnaise2828 → NormalUserIGuess

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 12:10, 4 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]
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