Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

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Changing username/Simple
This page is a forum in which users can request, and stewards (including global renamers) 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.



Canedit1142 → wikiwacked

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 19:10, 12 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The chosen username is too similar to an existing username: WikiWacked. Please choose another one. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 13:23, 20 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Jhenrinoel → Euphroeullys

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 04:20, 14 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
@Jhenrinoel:  Renamer note: As your request appears to be related to a desire for anonymity/privacy, please note that a permanent log record will be created noting your previous name. As such, you might consider simply creating a new account and having your current account renamed to something random and abandoning it. Please advise. -- CptViraj (talk) 04:25, 14 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done, No reply for 8 days. -- CptViraj (talk) 16:45, 22 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Mike shermmm → EnzoRomano

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 08:10, 14 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The chosen username is too similar to an existing username: Enzo Romano. Please choose another name. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 01:09, 15 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Robbmanes → tunacado

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 14:30, 15 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Robbmanes,  Renamer note: As your request appears to be related to a desire for anonymity/privacy, please note that a permanent log record will be created noting your previous name. As such, you might consider simply creating a new account and having your current account renamed to something random and abandoning it. Please advise. -- CptViraj (talk) 14:44, 15 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

SemajWiki → anonwikiupdates

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 13:10, 17 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Voltar134 → Wattle_Singh

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 19:00, 18 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Voltar134,  Renamer note: The MediaWiki software considerers underscores and spaces identical, therefore your new username will be "Wattle Singh". Do you want to proceed? -- CptViraj (talk) 08:01, 19 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

DeadWood II → Walter Henrique Pedron Moschen

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:40, 21 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Done by 1997kBcyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:10, 23 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

DeadWood → Walter Henrique P. Moschen

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:40, 21 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Done by 1997kBcyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:10, 23 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Evelynaustin88 → claire jack

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 19:20, 22 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Evelynaustin88 → claire

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Renamer note: @Evelynaustin88: You have submitted multiple rename requests, so please clarify which one you want to action. In your second request you have chosen username Claire, which is not available, so either you can choose another username or we can action on your another request which is to username claire jack. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 14:56, 23 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

IkeyBikeySpikey → Ike

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Renamer note: @IkeyBikeySpikey: Ike username is already taken, please choose another one. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 14:52, 23 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

SwaggerKing32 → MooseEggs

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 21:20, 22 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Done by 1997kBcyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:00, 23 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Canedit1142 → wikitrone

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:40, 22 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Done by 1997kBcyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:00, 23 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

BeemoZaslavskiMalvar → BeemoKincaid

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 05:50, 23 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Done by 1997kBcyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:00, 23 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Aureliastoddart → NoodleCat2.0

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 09:00, 23 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Done by 1997kBcyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:00, 23 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

1292simon → MrsSnoozyTurtle

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 21:20, 23 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]