Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

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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:

  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.


Kalmwinter → GDPR-17.1

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 08:10, 24 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
@Kalmwinter:  Renamer note: Is this a request for courtesy vanishing—meaning you intend never to edit the English Wikipedia again—or are you just wanting to abandon this account? Please note that returning after exercising courtesy vanishing may be met with automatic relinking of the new account with the old one. If you are just interested in retiring, an extended vacation, or are considering a clean start in the future, placing {{retired}} on your user and/or talk page(s) and abandoning the account is the better option. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 09:10, 27 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done No response. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 14:28, 6 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Anonymus973 → Birendra rai

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 12:30, 24 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
@Anonymus973: Please choose another username, the one you have requested is already taken and is not available for usurpation. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 09:10, 27 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done No response. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 14:28, 6 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Azarazma → afshin_khatibi

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 05:30, 28 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
@Azarazma:  Renamer note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? ‐‐1997kB (talk) 12:54, 28 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done No response. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 14:28, 6 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Zogorski → Mikhail Zogorski

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:50, 28 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? ‐‐1997kB (talk) 04:23, 29 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done No response. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 14:28, 6 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Joshstuarttt → joshsmith

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Joshsmith (primary wiki: eswiki).—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 11:40, 29 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Joshstuarttt, Username you requested has already been taken. Please choose another one. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 12:36, 29 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done No response. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 14:28, 6 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Ulriknicolaisen → Danske Handels Forvalter

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 13:40, 4 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Comment: The requested name appears to translate as "Danish trade manager" which looks contrary to the Username policy. Have I read it wrong? Cabayi (talk) 13:48, 4 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Marino.Ivon1 → markbauer

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 09:10, 5 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The chosen username is similar to existing usernames or it used to be username of someone else that got renamed: Mark.bauer, MarkBauer --Deepfriedokra (talk) 15:43, 5 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Has been already renamed following another request. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 14:13, 6 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Interesting Cause 88 → ZealousBlaze

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 22:00, 5 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: According to our records, it looks like you've been recently renamed. Is there a reason why you are requesting another username change so soon? We typically do not rename users repeatedly and encourage users to pick a username that they will stick with. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 14:21, 6 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Beraniladri19 → Beraniladri19

 Not done @Beraniladri19: Due to technical limitations, usernames must 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. Also you can login with an lowercase, it will not be an issue. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 14:19, 6 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]
@1997kB: I didn't told to make it lowercase, I told that the previous username had a lowercase and just wanted to change into capital letter. Beraniladri19🌀🌀 (talk) 15:49, 6 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Beraniladri19, Previous username doesn't have lowercase, it's impossible to have first letter lowercase, so while you have submitted lowercase in last request but still you was renamed to username with uppercase letter. Hope that clarifies your doubts. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 16:29, 6 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]
@1997kB: Ok so will I login with lowercase letter only ? Beraniladri19🌀🌀 (talk) 16:44, 6 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Beraniladri19, You can login with both. There's no difference between Beraniladri19 and beraniladri19. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 16:48, 6 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]
@1997kB: Ok thanks Beraniladri19🌀🌀 (talk) 16:50, 6 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

R.schomburg → Vaninnature

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 18:20, 6 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Donek6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 15:47, 7 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Pombrand → Baldheadbiomed

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 19:00, 6 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Donek6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 15:48, 7 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Pedro Novelli → adhd_13

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 19:20, 6 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Donek6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 15:50, 7 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

SpyMaster356 → Zeragamba

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:50, 6 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Done. -- CptViraj (talk) 04:26, 7 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Kaljr → PacificKnight001

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 06:40, 7 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Done, Linedwell [talk/@frwiki] 10:20, 7 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Joey125a → babypoltergiest

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 10:20, 7 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Irvaas → Perecca

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems: