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.


Aleksandraaleksandarmarkovic → Seebra

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

Forthommel → lau.for

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:40, 2 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The requested username is too similar to the following username: LauFor. Please pick a new username. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 14:50, 4 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]
k6ka, Would something along "lau.for" work for this standard? Forthommel (talk) 13:47, 7 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Forthommel, no, that username is essentially the same as your requested username, as the first letter of all usernames are automatically capitalized. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 14:25, 7 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]
k6ka, thanks! Then, what about "lau.for"? 185.194.187.13 (talk) 14:13, 8 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

WhatsBest → NobodysPerfect

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 04:10, 3 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The requested username is too similar to the following usernames: Nobody's perfect and Nobodysperfect. Please pick a different username. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 14:56, 4 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Ranaathardilberkhanjournalist → Rana Athar Dilber Khan Journalist

Robot clerk note: The username Ranaathardilberkhanjournalist does not exist.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:50, 5 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Please provide a reason for renaming. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 14:44, 7 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Ibrak90 → Socrates9

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 18:10, 6 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Ibrak90, your most recent request was less than a week ago. Please wait at least one month and think about your new username before requesting again, since multiple username changes within a short period of time can confuse users. In general, we ask that users select their new usernames carefully and stick with them for a period of time. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 14:55, 7 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

LionelDeBKN → peter.fritz

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Renamer note: Sorry, this username is already taken. Please pick a different username to be renamed to. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 20:19, 8 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

MatthewDJones → Legerity

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Legerity (primary wiki: nowiki).—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:00, 12 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

لمى الماضي → Wejdah1100

Robot clerk note: The username لمى الماضي does not exist.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 01:50, 13 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Moka Mo → TrashPanda

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

Davide italy → superdave

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

Lubabalo Manyala → Lubza

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

B787 300 → WeylandsWings

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:40, 15 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

VlassWik → Vlass Contreras

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 22:00, 16 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Samuelgoetz1 → lostfan815

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Renamer note: Please pick a new name; the username you have requested has already been taken. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 10:52, 18 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

WikiSmartLife → Philosophy

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Philosophy (primary wiki: kawiki).—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 11:30, 17 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Please pick a new name; the username you have requested has already been taken. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 10:51, 18 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Derrickriches → Derrick Riches

Robot clerk note: The username Derrickriches does not exist.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 19:10, 17 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Done ‐‐1997kB (talk) 10:53, 18 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

SmithfieldRo → KonsolaBB

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 05:40, 18 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Done ‐‐1997kB (talk) 10:53, 18 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]
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