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Changing username/Simple
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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.

Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple/Bottom Matter

Current requests

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.

  • Please, please use the form shown in the green box below. Please.
  • Do not put any special characters (- -, / /, [ ], " ", etc.) around the usernames. Bureaucrats copy usernames to prevent misspellings, and adding extra characters to set off the username increases the chance you will be renamed to the wrong name!
  • 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).


Form for new requests:
=== MyNewUsername ===

Please change MyOldUsername to MyNewUsername. Thank you. ~~~~


Add new requests to the bottom of the page.


Simpsons Contributor

Please can you change the name of my account to Gemstone. Thanks. Miller 14:35, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

That name is already taken. Please follow the instructions above to pick a name that isn't already taken. Essjay (Talk) 03:29, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Zeit77

Please change AMeehan to Zeit77. Thank you.

Done. Essjay (Talk) 03:22, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Kompas

Please change Petr.zika to Kompas. Thank you. Petr.zika 15:09, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk) 03:36, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Жайсон

Please change CR7 to Жайсон. Thank you. CR7 19:35 BST (18:35 UTC), 1st August 2006

I'm sorry, usernames with non-Latin characters are not permitted under the username policy. Essjay (Talk) 03:37, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

CONheartist

Please change Pyroguy56011 to CONheartist. Thank you. Pyroguy56011 20:32, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk) 03:38, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Santaklaus43

Please change Short.102@gmail.com to Santaklaus43. Thank you. Short.102@gmail.com 00:49, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk) 03:39, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Alex Sims

Please change Softgrow to Alex Sims. Thank you. Softgrow 11:42, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk) 03:16, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Jwalker2006

Please change Jwalker2006 to Joannew26. Thank you.--JO 12:46, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Deferred, per pending sockpuppet issues. Essjay (Talk) 03:19, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Raymond arritt

Please change Raymond arritt to Toquevile (a bad pun, means "cheap hat"). I messed up and created Toquevile before this request, but you can see from the confirmed emails that they're both me. Raymond Arritt 16:25, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

No, we can't, bureaucrats don't have access to that information. You will have to log in with the other account and post a note here allowing it to be renamed to make way for your requested rename. Essjay (Talk) 03:30, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Markdr

Please change Mark_dr to Markdr. Thank you. Mark (Talk | Email) 18:27, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk) 03:31, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

EOlson

Please change my username from eolson@lccc.wy.edu to EOlson. EOlson 16:58, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk) 03:31, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Rhadamante

Please change Rhadamanthe to Rhadamante. Thank you Rhadamanthe 17:36, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk) 03:32, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

M@rëino

Please change Mareino to M@rëino. I desire this change so that my work on Wikipedia and my work for other organizations under the name Mareino remain separate on search engines. I am aware that I am requesting a username that is spelled slightly differently from my signature (an umlaut e instead of a macron e). Thank you! --M@rēino 20:09, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

The username policy does not allow usernames with special characters; please choose a name that utilizes only Latin characters. Essjay (Talk) 03:33, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

BenMayhew

Please change ben.mayhew@gmail.com to BenMayhew. Thanks.

Done. Essjay (Talk) 03:33, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Alyssaallen

Please change Alyssaallen to Ara2006. Thank you. Alyssaallen 21:05, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk) 03:35, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Dario Borralho

Please change Dario.borralho@gmail.com to Dario Borralho. Thank you

Done. Essjay (Talk) 03:35, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Eifel

Please change Erlaforest to Eifel. I am doing this because I have lost hope in Wikipedia and I would like to deactivate my account. Thank you. Erlaforest 01:13, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk) 03:38, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

JChessin

Please change Jeferiah to JChessin. Thank you. JChessin 05:46, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk) 03:39, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Max Schwarz

Please change Schwarzm to Max Schwarz. Thank you. --Max Talk (add) 07:40, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk) 03:41, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Wiki.user

Please change Bayfield to Wiki.user. Thank you. Bayfield 08:25, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk) 03:47, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Gperrow

Please change Gperrow to MrBoo. Thank you. Gperrow 20:17, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk) 03:54, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Wes B

Please change wes_breazeale@hotmail.com to Wes B. Thank you. Wes B. 21:35, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Essjay (Talk) 03:56, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Michael Kinyon

Please change Mkinyon to Michael Kinyon. Thank you. Michael Kinyon 22:28, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]


Done. Essjay (Talk) 03:58, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Marisa@digiport.com

Please change Marisa@digiport.com to Keepingitrealinmiamibeach. Thank you. KEEPINGITREALINMIAMI 23:27, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]


Vcxlor

Please could you change User:Vcxlor to User:SatuSuro (which is the signature at this time). Thank you for your assistance. SatuSuro 01:34, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Zeit77

Please change AMeehan to Zeit77. Thank you.

Done. Essjay (Talk) 03:38, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Compaquser

Please change Compaquser to emachinesuser. Thank you.--1190557 01:49, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Gaurav Srivastva

Please change Gauravsrivastava to fisherboy. Thankyou. 18:11 2nd of August 2006 Thankyou

Done. Essjay (Talk) 03:34, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
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