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.



Raghavan Jayaram → RJ92

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Renamer note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 15:45, 11 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done No response. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 20:32, 20 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

SaadFaisal07 → ShahzaibAbbasi077

 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? --Kostas20142 (talk) 21:16, 15 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

MBKRSTORED → mbkrstored

MBKRSTORED, due to technical limitations, the first letter of every username is always capitalized, so it is not possible to have an all lowercase username. However, you may use the template {{lowercase title}} on your user and user talk pages, and change your signature to reflect your preference. Would you like to be renamed to your desired new name anyways? It will begin with an uppercase letter. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 23:17, 16 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
No I don't want my username to be changed as I prefer to have all the letters the same way but I might use the template MBKRSTORED (talk) 13:54, 18 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done - Per reply - Taketa (talk) 07:16, 19 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

103.42.217.198 → Rorschtet

 Renamer note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 103.42.217.198 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 17:49, 19 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Luisantoniomedina → loboplateadomarino

 Donek6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 20:29, 20 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Ndhuskerpower → HuskerPower

 Done - Taketa (talk) 08:27, 21 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Gwerfil vch Ithel → vch Ithel vch Rhys

 Donek6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 00:25, 22 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Superchimp55 → Brad Szela

 Renamer note: It appears that you have been renamed before, according to our records. It should be noted that the username you are requesting is very similar to your old username. Please note that username changes take up valuable server resources and are not something to be treated lightly. Are you sure you still want to proceed with this request? —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 00:32, 22 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaquete → buræquete

 Renamer note: Due to technical limitations, all usernames on Wikipedia must start with an uppercase letter, so an all lowercase username is not possible. However, you may use the template {{lowercase title}} on your user and user talk pages, and change your signature to reflect your preference. Would you still like to proceed with this username? (Your new name will be "Buræquete" with an uppercase B) —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 03:51, 22 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
It is alright with uppercase, thanks for the tip! -Bureaquete (talk) 13:58, 22 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Donek6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 14:17, 22 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaquete~enwiki → {deleted}

 Renamer note: You have two different accounts as a result of SUL finalisation, which happened a few years ago. Account cannot be deleted, however you may simply stop using an account that you no longer want to use. Also, please log in as the account you want renamed before filing a request, as this is the only way of properly verifying user identity. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 03:53, 22 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I have done exactly that, stopped using it, then no need for any renaming, please drop this request!! Thanks -Bureaquete (talk) 13:59, 22 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done accordingly —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 14:17, 22 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Ddawphd → Agulha14

 Done - Taketa (talk) 10:38, 22 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Michael Cage → LovelyAngle

 Donek6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 20:39, 22 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Henryyao8 → pandaac67

 Donek6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 03:34, 24 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

5hyao → potatoac67

 Donek6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 03:37, 24 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Nigo0909 → Anchorvale