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.



DavenportJuniorTheatre → CharmThestral74

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 19:50, 20 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once it's fixed. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 19:54, 20 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done @DavenportJuniorTheatre: I noticed you created Charmthestral74 within the past few days. If that is you, then no rename is necessary, and your old account can be blocked. Please use your new account from now on. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 13:11, 11 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

GT-AWB → GTBot

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:40, 20 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 23:53, 20 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
@GeoffreyT2000: It looks like the bot was denied. Do you still want the rename to proceed? —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 13:12, 11 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

LukaszPL-ENWIKI → Shadowowl

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 12:00, 22 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 12:03, 22 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Done by K6kacyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 13:30, 11 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Dugoselac → a5b5c5d5012315

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 17:20, 22 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 00:07, 23 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Done by K6kacyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 13:30, 11 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Xnak → Desistodeeditar

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 20:10, 22 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 00:07, 23 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Done by K6kacyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 13:30, 11 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Thoriq Ahmad Rahmat → Thoriq Rahmat

Thoriq Ahmad Rahmat (talk) 21:35, 22 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

 Clerk note: The requested username "Thoriq Rahmat" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU/S instead. AnomieBOT 21:41, 22 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Moved from WP:CHU/U. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 11:18, 23 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Thoriq Ahmad Rahmat, it looks like you've just been unblocked after accusations of sockpuppetry. To avoid confusion, please wait at least a month before filing a request to have your username changed. Thanks, —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 11:20, 23 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Hi k6ka 🍁, thanks for your kind reply! Yes, I've just been unblocked from a block, but it's ok if my name can be changed as fast as possible - I'm sorry for too hurry, but I want to get my account a clean fresh name quickly because I'm going to have a short-period Wikibreak in just a few days. If an admin gets misunderstood, I will tell him as quick as possible. Thanks! 😎 Thoriq Ahmad Rahmat (talk) 16:42, 23 June 2016 (UTC) 🇮🇩[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 17:20, 23 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Done by K6kacyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 13:30, 11 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Pkforgov → Footballfan 18

Robot clerk note: The username Pkforgov does not exist.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 16:50, 23 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 17:20, 23 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Safran Foer → Jonathon Foer

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 20:30, 23 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Are you affiliated with, or are, Jonathan Safran Foer? If you are not said person, you may wish to state on your userpage that you are not affiliated with that person (see WP:REALNAME). —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 22:08, 23 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 12:26, 30 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Done at m:Special:GlobalRenameQueue/request/25048. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 13:22, 11 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

ThonMaker → DashDriver

Robot clerk note: The username ThonMaker does not exist.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 04:40, 24 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 12:09, 24 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

OJCommerce → OJayed2010

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 17:00, 24 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 18:47, 24 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Dog purse → Dragnet53

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 22:40, 24 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 02:36, 25 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Jerico345 → JaiL

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 02:00, 25 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 02:36, 25 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

DatNuttyWikipedian → Gary "Roach" Sanderson

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:00, 25 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 03:09, 26 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Im a patient guy I can wait as long as it takes. DatNuttyWikipedian (talk) 03:20, 1 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
@DatNuttyWikipedian: Just noticed that you're currently blocked on uk.wikipedia.org. Could you explain that block? Thanks, —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 13:28, 11 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Exploding Toenails → Wash whites separately

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 06:00, 26 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 12:12, 26 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
When it says "Users with many edits should log out of their accounts to ensure the rename is carried out properly" does that mean I'm supposed to stay logged out until the rename is complete? What will happen to the rename process, now that I've logged back in? Exploding Toenails (talk) 10:44, 1 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
@Exploding Toenails: As far as I know, you are automatically logged out when the rename jobs are running, and you cannot log in again until the rename is complete. So there is nothing to worry about. You can track the progress of renames using this page. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 13:21, 1 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Cool, thanks. I would like to make a change to my requested new name. Should I file another request and cancel this one? Exploding Toenails (talk) 15:44, 1 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
@Exploding Toenails: You can just mention it here. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 15:58, 1 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
NEW NAME: Wash whites separatelyExploding Toenails (talk) 04:42, 9 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Xsnoper → (Monty Clouds)

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 12:12, 26 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Done at m:Special:GlobalRenameQueue/request/25101. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 13:31, 11 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

ATmaCa14 → Dnjipro

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 09:40, 26 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: The username ATmaCa14 (talk · contribs) has made no contributions to the project aside from this edit, or has only a few minor contributions. Omni Flames (talk) 10:52, 26 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
@Omni Flames: They've made about 200 global edits (counting edits from all projects), so it's fine. Edit count really doesn't matter and aren't a barrier to renaming unless they're too high. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 12:11, 26 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Ah, okay. Thanks, I didn't see that. Omni Flames (talk) 22:13, 26 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 12:12, 26 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

RJW37 → FrunkSpace

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 13:00, 26 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 17:02, 26 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Kristalepik → Information Guru

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:20, 26 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 17:02, 26 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Syncplify → FjodrSoyevskji

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:10, 27 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience.—cyberpowerChat:Offline 06:48, 28 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Drryang → Prophecyr

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 01:40, 28 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience.—cyberpowerChat:Offline 06:49, 28 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Secretcorridorpictures → Sonam24

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 16:20, 28 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 18:45, 28 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Ghibellin Catalano → O. Oakenholt

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 18:20, 29 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: According to our records, it looks like you've been renamed before in the past. Please note that username changes take up valuable server resources and are not something to treat lightly. Are you sure the selected username is the one you really want and will stick with for some time? —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 19:04, 29 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
sure! It will be the last time I'll change it :) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ghibellin Catalano (talkcontribs) 18:47, 30 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 21:42, 30 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Theoosmond → TedEdwards

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 21:00, 29 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 02:39, 30 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Michaelswamy → Michael Swamy

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 11:30, 30 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
@Michaelswamy: Question: All of your edits so far have been writing promoting yourself in your own userspace, a violation of WP:NOTWEBHOST. What do you plan on doing on Wikipedia? Omni Flames (talk) 11:49, 30 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Antoniekhor → ZSBW

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for BlackWhite (primary wiki: plwiki).—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 21:50, 30 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The requested username is already registered, see Special:CentralAuth/BlackWhite. Please pick a new name. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 21:52, 30 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Ah then ZSBW is fine — Preceding unsigned comment added by Antoniekhor (talkcontribs) 23:27, 30 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 13:28, 1 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

GrayBot → GrayScale

Robot clerk note: The username GrayBot does not exist.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 03:50, 1 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, it does exist. KSFTC 04:02, 1 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 13:23, 1 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

TarotRecs → Medit16

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 17:40, 1 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 17:58, 1 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Dahwai → Dinozone

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:20, 1 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 03:49, 2 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Rambunctious Racoon → FadyP

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 05:50, 3 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
@Rambunctious Racoon:  Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Omni Flames (talk) 05:59, 3 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
@Omni Flames: Apologies for taking so long to respond: eeven though you used the ping template, I didn't receive a notification. I know the potential risks associated with using my real name. but'd still like to proceed, if possible :) Let me know! Rambunctious Racoon (talk) 13:44, 5 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 13:53, 5 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Scottstephenjones → ScottStephenJones

Scottstephenjones (talk) 03:33, 4 July 2016 (UTC) Scottstephenjones (talk) 03:33, 4 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 03:40, 4 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? I know that you're already using your real name now, but you might want to consider changing it to something unrelated to your real life identity, as it can open you up to harassment. Omni Flames (talk) 05:33, 4 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

I am sure I wanna change it to what is requested. I've put a lot of thought into it and I'm ok if it is changed to what I want it to be. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Scottstephenjones (talkcontribs) 16:09, 5 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 16:46, 5 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hellocatfood → hellowikifood

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 17:20, 4 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 17:20, 4 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Smooterby → Olympia2747

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 19:50, 4 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 21:43, 4 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Ivan Gabrièle → Ivan Gabriele

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:50, 5 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 02:01, 6 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Sarah conder → sweetsarah187

Robot clerk note: The username Sarah conder does not exist.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:10, 7 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 15:36, 7 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Mcatanzaro98 → Trivectamule

Robot clerk note: The username Mcatanzaro98 does not exist.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 00:20, 8 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Struck comment, as it does exist. Omni Flames (talk) 03:43, 8 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Request looks fine, just a note that this request will have to go on hold for now, as there are currently some technical issues with the global rename tool. Omni Flames (talk) 05:54, 8 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 13:06, 8 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Cdbattags → CDBattags

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 14:40, 9 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 15:38, 9 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Tomandjerry211 (alt) → Tomandjerry311

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:30, 9 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold Pending a fix for some technical issues with the global rename tool. This request will be processed once the problem is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 23:34, 9 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

MrLazarus → GBTBot

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Renamer note: In addition to the fact that the desired username is already taken, it is considered to be a misleading username because it gives the impression that the user is a bot or automated process. Please pick a new name. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 02:13, 11 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

TalleysGroupLtd → musselscockles

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 06:00, 11 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Note that MediaWiki automatically capitalizes the first letter of every name, so your username will appear as Musselscockles instead of musselscockles. Omni Flames (talk) 06:06, 11 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]