Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

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:

Read this page first. You must be aware of, and understand, all of that information before requesting a username change
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.
Do not create an account under the new name or move/redirect your userpages. We'll do that for you.
Log in with your present username in order to place your request. Renames will not be approved if the requester is not logged in.
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=
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.
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.
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.

Michaelrwparker → GoldenLion11

Current name: Michaelrwparker (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: GoldenLion11 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 19:46, 6 December 2023 (UTC)
Reason: My initial username change request has been deleted. Explain? I don't want my real name associated with the page edits I've made using this account. I have made some mistakes which affect how I come across. I need this changed immediately. Once changed, I will start again as @michaelrwparker on a new account. Michaelrwparker (talk) 19:46, 6 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 19:50, 6 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

2600:1017:B829:883F:D90F:BDF1:2546:DDB → MoistCake96

Current name: 2600:1017:B829:883F:D90F:BDF1:2546:DDB (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: MoistCake96 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 08:11, 7 December 2023 (UTC)
Reason: Previous name was banned 2600:1017:B829:883F:D90F:BDF1:2546:DDB (talk) 08:11, 7 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: The username 2600:1017:B829:883F:D90F:BDF1:2546:DDB does not exist.—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 08:20, 7 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

What is the name of your previous account? We can't rename an account without knowing which account it is. Cabayi (talk) 12:27, 7 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Sikar Lyfe → KillRoyz Glyde

Current name: Sikar Lyfe (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: KillRoyz Glyde (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 14:28, 7 December 2023 (UTC)
Reason: Establishing motorcycle related content for this profile. Sikar Lyfe (talk) 14:28, 7 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 14:30, 7 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Larystxx → wrath8angel

Current name: Larystxx (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Wrath8angel (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 00:27, 8 December 2023 (UTC)
Reason: to match the usernames of my other accounts Larystxx (talk) 00:27, 8 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 00:30, 8 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: Your account is a year old with one edit, this one. Why do you need a rename if you're not using the account? - FlightTime (open channel) 01:19, 8 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Larystxx: Ping user. - FlightTime (open channel) 01:20, 8 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Done by Céréales Killer—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 07:50, 8 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

IUmairMehmood → iumaire

Current name: IUmairMehmood (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Iumaire (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 05:05, 8 December 2023 (UTC)
Reason: I am writing to request a change of username. My current username,is easily identifiable and I would like to maintain greater privacy while contributing to Wikipedia. Due to the nature of Wikipedia, where users may occasionally provide sensitive information, I feel an anonymous username would be more appropriate for my future contributions. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. IUmairMehmood (talk) 05:05, 8 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 05:10, 8 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Deathlessmile1997 → HoutarouOreki555

Current name: Deathlessmile1997 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: HoutarouOreki555 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 07:52, 8 December 2023 (UTC)
Reason: Current username is too identifiable with my other social media. I would like more privacy please. Deathlessmile1997 (talk) 07:52, 8 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 08:00, 8 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Anonymousartuser → smita kinkale

Current name: Anonymousartuser (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Smita kinkale (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 08:12, 8 December 2023 (UTC)
Reason: Anonymousartuser (talk) 08:12, 8 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 08:20, 8 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Selsetia → megafilano

Current name: Selsetia (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Megafilano (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 08:28, 8 December 2023 (UTC)
Reason: i wanna be unknown Selsetia (talk) 08:28, 8 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 08:30, 8 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]