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.


Kioumarsi → Bridges Institute

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 09:00, 21 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Desired name is name of an organization. - UtherSRG (talk) 14:30, 21 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Volpìlh →

I am again sorry for this, I forgot to input a username. Please archive this request, and I will eventually gather the courage to file a new one, once I regain the courage and energy to do so. My sincerest apologies for all of this mess. ─ Volpilh 🦊 06:16, 1 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Robot clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to. —cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 06:20, 1 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Volpìlh. Cabayi (talk) 11:38, 1 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Natsuinyerere → Natsuikomin

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 11:50, 1 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
 Done Natsuikomin. Cabayi (talk) 14:40, 1 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Is it done globally? What is the difference between global and not global change of username? Natsuikomin (talk) 21:46, 1 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I knew that when someone decided to change his username, his old one would be considered unregistered. But why is mine just redirected? For example, if I try to visit Pengguna:Natsuinyerere in Indonesian Wikipedia, it's simply directing me to my current username, it doesn't happen in English wiki. Is there a way to avoid redirecting on any language version of Wikipedia? Natsuikomin (talk) 21:53, 1 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Natsuikomin: Your old username is now unregisterd, see Special:CentralAuth/Natsuinyerere. The redirect is a page on idwiki called a redirect page. These redirect pages are required in a rename so people do not try to use a rename to hide their old name. If you wish to delete this redirect you can ask the admins on idwiki to delete it for you. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Taketa (talk) 06:12, 2 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Volpìlh → Volpilh

 Done globally by User:FlightTime—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 21:30, 1 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
The bot is wrong. That rename was done 31 december. This request is 1 January to undo the 31 December action. Taketa (talk) 06:21, 2 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I am not sure if this is functioning correctly - Cyberbot I does not seem to here check if there are any problems, which, to my understanding, is what it usually does. Should I perhaps request a username usurp instead, given that my desired username already exists as an automatic redirect to my current one? ─ Volpilh 🦊 21:53, 1 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Volpìlh: This will be your third rename in 4 days time. I understand you made a mistake and want to undo it, so I will rename. However, please be aware this is your last rename. Are you sure you want the name Volpilh? Please confirm. All the best, Taketa (talk) 06:28, 2 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I am absolutely sure. Thank you very much, and have a happy new year! ─ Volpilh 🦊 07:06, 2 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
 Done - Taketa (talk) 09:50, 2 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Chernington` → "Chernington"

I just want Chernington without the quotes. Chernington` (talk) 05:41, 2 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 05:50, 2 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
 Done - changed name to Chernington as per text below the request. Sincerely, Taketa (talk) 06:04, 2 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Christopher Patterson → GoldStingray920

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 09:50, 2 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
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