Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

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:

Read this page first. You must be aware of, and understand, all of that information before requesting a username change
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.
Do not create an account under the new name or move/redirect your userpages. We'll do that for you.
Log in with your present username in order to place your request. Renames will not be approved if the requester is not logged in.
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=
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.
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.
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.

Current requests

Please put new requests at the end of this section.

Please note that renaming users puts a large load on the database. Please do not request a rename unless it is necessary. If you have only a few edits, see the alternatives above.

Preface your request with a heading, thus: === Target username ===
Please make your request in the form of "Please change [current username] to [desired username].
Sign your name at the end with four tildes: ~~~~
If your change request is granted, be sure to Move your userpage [alt-m] to your new userpage location (do not simply copy and paste your userpage text).

Nick Kerr

Please change User:Nick Kerr to Roche-Kerr. Cheers, Nick.

Done. Essjay (Talk • Connect) 15:00, 19 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I.618033989

Please change letter "I" to digit "1" if possible; I may have misinterpreted the statement that usernames must begin with a captal letter.

Done. Essjay (Talk • Connect) 01:12, 18 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Jordan Langelier

Please change Jordan Langelier to Marteau. I no longer want to use my real name. Jordan Langelier 19:13, 18 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk • Connect) 14:56, 19 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Michael Downey

Please change Michael Downey to MD0. I no longer want to use my real name. mjd 22:13, 18 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk • Connect) 14:56, 19 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Brutusv7

Please change Brutusv7 to TonyTheTiger. Brutus is an old nickname. I now use Tony The Tiger. Antonio Vernon Tony The Tiger 15:26, 19 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk • Connect) 15:37, 19 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Robert.c.smith

Please change Robert.c.smith to SpookieWookie. I no longer want to use my real name. Thanks. Robert 23:49, 19 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk • Connect) 00:52, 20 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Johnny.donikian

Please change User:Johnny.donikian to DoGooderJohnnyD. I no longer want to use my real name. Johnny.donikian 20:44, 19 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk • Connect) 00:53, 20 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Ambrosewheatcroft

Could you please change User:Ambrosewheatcroft to TheGoldMiner. I no longer wish to use my real name. Thanks a million. Ambrose Wheatcroft 01:45, 20 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk • Connect) 02:35, 20 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Rod ESQ

Please change User:Rod ESQ to Oxford Comma. I no longer wish to use that pen name in Wikipedia. Thanks. Rod ESQ 02:21, 20 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk • Connect) 02:37, 20 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Iamthejabberwock

Please change User:Iamthejabberwock to User:Audacity. TheJabberwʘck 02:18, 20 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk • Connect) 02:36, 20 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Whoa, that was fast! Thanks for your help, Essjay. Audacity 02:55, 20 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Freeridinguk

Please change User:Freeridinguk to charliec. Cheers, Charlie.

Done. Essjay (Talk • Connect) 01:20, 21 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Briangideon

Please change User:Briangideon to AcuteThinker. BDG 20:56, 20 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk • Connect) 01:20, 21 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Haraldgroven

Pleas change User:Haraldgroven to H@r@ld. Thx! Haraldgroven 14:42, 21 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk • Connect) 14:56, 21 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

67.165.77.198

Please change User:67.165.77.198 to ActuarialDude. 67.165.77.198 21 May 2006 (UTC)

Can't be done. Only registered account names can be changed. Essjay (Talk • Connect) 15:54, 21 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Iivq

Pleas change User:Iivq to IIVQ. Thanks in advance. Iivq 22:09, 21 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:43, 22 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

~~Sorry, you'll have to login as User:TAIWAN to make this request. =Nichalp «Talk»= 15:55, 22 May 2006 (UTC)~~[reply]

TAIWAN is a permanently blocked user. We cannot fulfll your request. =Nichalp «Talk»= 16:37, 22 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Brianckeegan

Please change User:Brianckeegan to Madcoverboy. I do not want to use my real name. Thank you! Brianckeegan 15:26, 22 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Please move your user page. =Nichalp «Talk»= 15:57, 22 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Ramitmahajan

Please change User:Ramitmahajan to Lostintherush. Thanks ramit 18:12, 22 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Stuart James Hawtin

Please change User:Stuart James Hawtin to Ntwh. Thanks ntwh 20:02, 22 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Stuart Hawtin

Please change User:Stuart Hawtin to Ntwhz. Thanks Ntwhz 20:05, 22 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Other requests

Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple/Bottom Matter