Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

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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.



Jucarras → jpcarrascal

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Jpcarrascal (primary wiki: eswiki).—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 16:40, 13 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Please pick a new name; the username you have requested has already been taken. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 02:13, 14 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done No response. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 08:38, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Khin Maung Maung Lwin → Villager

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Renamer note: Please pick a new name; the username you have requested has already been taken. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 07:24, 15 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]

M.nabavi → Nabav

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Renamer note: Please pick a new name; the username you have requested has already been taken. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 14:13, 15 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]

LM Gold → PrincePeterPopper

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 07:30, 21 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Done ‐‐1997kB (talk) 08:29, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Irdb → OSNF2P

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 21:10, 21 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Done ‐‐1997kB (talk) 08:30, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Jadjabery → A772

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 03:10, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Done ‐‐1997kB (talk) 08:35, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Kspkaveh → Mr.ksp

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 05:40, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Done ‐‐1997kB (talk) 08:36, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Isabeljackson → Isabel Jackson

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 10:30, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Done —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 20:15, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Darrenmccaughey → rockgodjohnson3000

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 13:30, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Done —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 20:17, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]

BellissimaTT → TTbelis

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 14:10, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Norvikk → 12 23

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:30, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The username "12 23" is not allowed to prevent confusing or spoofed usernames: Does not contain any letters. Please choose another username. Also your behaviour is concerning. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 15:32, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]
I know a lot of user names that contain only numbers. Not a rule. Please change. --Norvikk (talk) 15:43, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]

I have a strong objection to this alternative account of User:Norvikk being renamed since User:Norvikk habitually blanks their various user pages and refuses to use edit summaries. There are also civility issues and before being given a clean start there should be evidence of changed behaviour: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Visa_requirements_for_Lebanese_citizens&diff=849367920&oldid=849360224 --BushelCandle (talk) 17:13, 22 July 2018 (UTC) Also, the rapidity and complexity of the typical edits made by this alternative account of User:Norvikk would lead many to believe that these are either robotic or semi-automated edits. If that is the case, then it is trivial to also "remember" or "sign" a more conventional user name. Additionally, such a cryptic and tiny user name is more easily confused or overlooked in Watchlists and Edit histories or may even be confused with oversight or Bureaucrat actions. --BushelCandle (talk) 17:48, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]

  • @1997kB: To clarify, was this a message the system gave you when you attempted to rename the user? —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 20:08, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Getgotgotten → —

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:40, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Having such a username will cause all sorts of confusion. Anna Frodesiak (talk) 19:51, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]
Anna Frodesiak, non-global renamers and stewards do not have the authority to mark requests as done or not done however, I do concur and agree that this username won't be well received by the community, and will mark this request as  Not done. Getgotgotten, if you wish to be renamed, please file a new request with a new name. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 20:02, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]
Mea culpa, I forgot to check the block log of the requesting user. They are definitely not eligible to request at this time. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 20:04, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Utpal365 → Cuhere

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Cuhere.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 16:30, 22 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]
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