Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations

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This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Nicholaswei (talk | contribs) at 18:19, 9 November 2020 (→‎JadeSpire → Nicholaswei). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

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This page is for requests to take over an account name that is already registered. If you want your account renamed to a name that is still available, please use Special:GlobalRenameRequest or Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple.

This page is a forum in which users can request, and global renamers (including Stewards) familiar with local usurpation guidelines, can consider and carry out, the "usurpation" of usernames primarily held locally. This consists of renaming an existing account in order to vacate the username and allow another user to take it.

Please note that global accounts whose "home wiki" is another project or which have significant attachments on other projects cannot be usurped here; these requests must be made at meta:Steward requests/Username changes (see meta:Help:Unified login).

A few users have agreed to provide assistance with the mechanics of this process. If you wish to assist as well, please read the linked page carefully.

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  • The account you want to usurp must have the English Wikipedia as its "home wiki", i.e. or should be displayed next to the en.wikipedia.org entry for the account at Special:CentralAuth.
  • The account you want to usurp should have no edits or significant log entries to qualify for usurpation (though rare exceptions are made in some circumstances). This includes edits or log actions on other Wikimedia projects. These can be checked through Special:CentralAuth.
  • Please do not request usurpation of another account if your own user account is less than several months old, or barely used. In order to ensure that usurped usernames be put to good use, we prefer only to grant requests from reasonably well-established users.

Instructions

  1. Log in to your present account.
    • Please do not leave a talk page message or e-mail the target account yourself. If this becomes necessary, a user familiar with the usurpation process will do so.
  2. Click here to place your request.
    1. Replace "TARGET NAME" with the username you wish to usurp.
    2. Replace "YOUR REASON" with a description of why you want to usurp the account.
    3. Leave the "Subject/headline" field blank.
If the URL above does not work, simply copy the following text, click "edit this page" and paste it at the bottom of the page. Modify it as indicated.
{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON}}
Advanced usage
For requests involving renaming an account other than your logged in account, use this:
{{subst:usurp|CURRENT NAME|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON}}
For usurp only requests, which leaves your logged in account untouched, set the usurponly parameter to yes:
{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|usurponly=yes|reason=YOUR REASON}}
To add an optional non default signature, use the sig parameter:
{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON|sig=OPTIONAL SIGNATURE}}
  1. Preview the changes and make sure both names are spelled correctly. Click "Publish changes".
  2. Your request is now complete and ready to be processed after the hold period (usually about a week). If the owner of the target account does not object, a global renamer will fulfill your request provided other requirements are met. Do not be surprised when you find yourself unable to log in to your old account.
  • Requests that do not adhere to these instructions or that are grossly malformed are subject to removal.

Please place your request in the section for the current day, at the bottom of the list. It is currently 05:38:07, 26 April 2024 (UTC) (Update).

Place your request here


October 31, 2020

Requests left here should be addressed on or after November 8, 2020.

BlackBeastofArgh → Rellum

Status:     On hold

Note:
  • The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
  • Target user has 11 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 11 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 59 undeleted edits and 2 deleted edits, for a total of 61 edits. An SUL account (primary eswiki) exists for the requesting user, with 1833 total edits on 36 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 03:08, 31 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold until 10 November. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 03:09, 3 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

November 1, 2020

Requests left here should be addressed on or after November 9, 2020.

Rhysenne → Akrasiac

Status:     On hold

Note:
  • The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
  • Target user has 1 undeleted edit and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 1 total edit on 4 wikis. Requesting user has 51 undeleted edits and 23 deleted edits, for a total of 74 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 74 total edits on 12 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 10:29, 1 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold until 10 November. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 03:09, 3 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

JadeSpire → Nicholaswei

Status:     Done

Note:
  • The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
  • The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
  • Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 0 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 388 undeleted edits and 59 deleted edits, for a total of 447 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 497 total edits on 20 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 18:25, 1 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold until 9 November. -- CptViraj (talk) 18:33, 1 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
@CptViraj: and @1997kB: I realized that it is probably not a good idea to use a full name due to the potential ramifications. If I wish to change my current username to a different one, should I re-submit a new usurpation request? I am prepared to wait another week after the new request is submitted. Also, sorry, but is it possible that this request be deleted rather than archived, just for safety? If not, I understand. I was just wondering, since I'm not too familiar with the guidelines. JadeSpire (talk) 01:14, 5 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
{{Not done}} as request withdrawn. @JadeSpire: Sorry we generally don't delete requests. Please make another request if you want to change your username to something else. Thanks! -- CptViraj (talk) 03:51, 5 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
@CptViraj: Sorry, I definitely was not very clear about what I meant. I was wondering about the possibility of dropping this request but hadn't committed to the idea yet. Is it too late to revive this submission? JadeSpire (talk) 05:51, 5 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
@JadeSpire: Oh sorry, I misunderstood. No it's not late, I've put the request back on hold. If you want to withdraw your request please let me know before 9 November. -- CptViraj (talk) 06:01, 5 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
(edit conflict) @JadeSpire: If you want same username we can reopen this request otherwise please file a new one. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 06:01, 5 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you very much, both! I think I will keep this request open. JadeSpire (talk) 06:04, 5 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Done ‐‐1997kB (talk) 02:22, 9 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you very much! Nicholaswei (talk) 18:19, 9 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

November 6, 2020

Requests left here should be addressed on or after November 14, 2020.

Darazarbaf → DARA ZARBAF

Status:     Not done

 Clerk note: The requested username "DARA ZARBAF" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU/S instead. AnomieBOT⚡ 23:52, 6 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Has been already renamed following a request in queue. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 15:10, 8 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

November 8, 2020

Requests left here should be addressed on or after November 16, 2020.

Helpthepeople9 → Helpthepeople

Status:     Not done

Note:
  • The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
  • The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
  • Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 0 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 139 undeleted edits and 19 deleted edits, for a total of 158 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 158 total edits on 9 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 21:39, 8 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done @Helpthepeople9: In order to ensure that usurped usernames be put to good use, we prefer only to grant requests from reasonably well-established users. Your account doesn't qualify that requirement. Feel free to come back when you have an established account. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 02:20, 9 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

November 9, 2020

Requests left here should be addressed on or after November 17, 2020.

Neb.st → Neb

Status:     Not done

 Clerk note: The requested username "Neb" is not registered locally, but is reserved for a global account. If you own the global account, please ensure you have included a confirmation link. If you do not own the global account, this may preclude renaming. Requests for usurpation of global usernames with significant attachments on other projects must be made at meta:Steward requests/Username changes. AnomieBOT⚡ 12:48, 9 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done @Neb.st: see the above note by clerk bot. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 13:20, 9 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
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