Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations

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This page is a forum in which users can request, and global renamers (including Stewards) familiar with local usurpation guidelines, can consider and carry out, the "usurpation" of usernames primarily held locally. This consists of renaming an existing account in order to vacate the username and allow another user to take it.

Please note that global accounts whose "home wiki" is another project or which have significant attachments on other projects cannot be usurped here; these requests must be made at meta:Steward requests/Username changes (see meta:Help:Unified login).

A few users have agreed to provide assistance with the mechanics of this process. If you wish to assist as well, please read the linked page carefully.

Notes

The account you want to usurp must have the English Wikipedia as its "home wiki", i.e. or should be displayed next to the en.wikipedia.org entry for the account at Special:CentralAuth.
The account you want to usurp should have no edits or significant log entries to qualify for usurpation (though rare exceptions are made in some circumstances). This includes edits or log actions on other Wikimedia projects. These can be checked through Special:CentralAuth.
Please do not request usurpation of another account if your own user account is less than several months old, or barely used. In order to ensure that usurped usernames be put to good use, we prefer only to grant requests from reasonably well-established users.

Instructions

Log in to your present account.
- Please do not leave a talk page message or e-mail the target account yourself. If this becomes necessary, a user familiar with the usurpation process will do so.
Click here to place your request.
1. Replace "TARGET NAME" with the username you wish to usurp.
2. Replace "YOUR REASON" with a description of why you want to usurp the account.
3. Leave the "Subject/headline" field blank.

If the URL above does not work, simply copy the following text, click "edit this page" and paste it at the bottom of the page. Modify it as indicated.

{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON}}

Advanced usage

For requests involving renaming an account other than your logged in account, use this:

{{subst:usurp|CURRENT NAME|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON}}

For usurp only requests, which leaves your logged in account untouched, set the usurponly parameter to yes:

{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|usurponly=yes|reason=YOUR REASON}}

To add an optional non default signature, use the sig parameter:

{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON|sig=OPTIONAL SIGNATURE}}

Preview the changes and make sure both names are spelled correctly. Click "Publish changes".
Your request is now complete and ready to be processed after the hold period (usually about a week). If the owner of the target account does not object, a global renamer will fulfill your request provided other requirements are met. Do not be surprised when you find yourself unable to log in to your old account.

Requests that do not adhere to these instructions or that are grossly malformed are subject to removal.

Please place your request in the section for the current day, at the bottom of the list. It is currently 14:56:36, 10 January 2025 (UTC) (Update).

Place your request here

November 25, 2021

Requests left here should be addressed on or after December 3, 2021.

Solos-be → Solos

Status: Not done

Current username: Solos-be (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Solos (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
Datestamp: 11:01, 25 November 2021 (UTC)
Reason: I had not previously supplied an email address for the account Solos-be (talk) 11:01, 25 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 0 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 1 edit. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 1 total edit on 3 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 11:06, 25 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: The username Solos-be (talk · contribs) has made no contributions to the project aside from this edit, or has only a few minor contributions. — Jeff G. ツ 06:18, 5 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

December 5, 2021

Requests left here should be addressed on or after December 13, 2021.

Ky86 → CharlesCopley

Status: In progress

Current username: Ky86 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: CharlesCopley (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
Datestamp: 20:49, 5 December 2021 (UTC)
Reason: 1) Legal name change—I understand the implications of using my real name as per WP:REALNAME, and will submit information as necessary to prove my personal identity, including name change

2) I know the account User:CharlesCopley has already been created but has 0 edits to the name and looks to be inactive 3) Unable to log in earlier as I was logged out of my domain and email (can provide proof of lock out) and thus could not log in to Wikipedia account as I lost password info, so many edits I have made over the years are instead attached to IP addresses instead of this username, thus my low number of edits Ky (talk) 20:49, 5 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 0 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 8 undeleted edits and 1 deleted edit, for a total of 9 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 9 total edits on 5 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 20:57, 5 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Pinging @1997kB given Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations/Completed/52#CharlieCopley → CaiCopley and this edit. You might also benefit from reading mw:Help:Reset password. — Jeff G. ツ 04:27, 6 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Ky86: What happened to CaiCopley account? ‐‐1997kB (talk) 03:30, 10 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

i have no idea what email I linked the account to, and no idea what the password is. Somehow I had Ky86 linked to one of my emails, yet not Cai Copley. However, as a trans man, I have changed my name not *once* but *twice*, and now go by the name Charles Copley. I can provide proof of the name change. I use a variety of social media that uses my now legal name change, and want to keep my username consistent. Charles (talk) 06:16, 11 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

December 6, 2021

Requests left here should be addressed on or after December 14, 2021.

Washing Machine of Lies → Washing Machine

Status: Done

Current username: Washing Machine of Lies (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Washing Machine (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
Datestamp: 21:10, 6 December 2021 (UTC)
Reason: No activity from the account whatsoever. Plus the name would just be simpler to use. Washy (talk) 21:10, 6 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 0 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 74 undeleted edits and 7 deleted edits, for a total of 81 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 114 total edits on 20 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 21:17, 6 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Washing Machine of Lies:

On hold until 15 December 2021 19:06 (UTC). No email allowed. Notified via wiki talk page. — Jeff G. ツ 19:06, 7 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Washing Machine:

Done. — Jeff G. ツ 12:39, 16 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

December 7, 2021

Requests left here should be addressed on or after December 15, 2021.

Badeayoade → Bade Ayoade

Status: Not done

Current username: Badeayoade (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Bade Ayoade (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
Datestamp: 00:32, 7 December 2021 (UTC)
Reason: I registered my current account (username Badeayoade) in 2007 and at the time I did not know that my username would be the exact same as my page name, as I was not looking to start a page at the time. The name I want to usurp was registered 4 years ago and is exactly my name in real life and similar to my user name except for the space between both names. Also the name I want to usurp has been banned or restricted due to spamming meaning the owner does not intend to use it for legitimate purposes or is no longer allowed to use it. If granted to me, I guarantee it would be used for legitimate purposes and in conformity with the rules of wikipedia. Bade (talk) 00:32, 7 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
This user is currently blocked by Vanamonde93 for [[WP:Spam|Spam]] / [[WP:NOTADVERTISING|advertising]]-only account
Target user has 1 undeleted edit and 14 deleted edits, for a total of 15 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 15 total edits on 4 wikis. Requesting user has 4 undeleted edits and 1 deleted edit, for a total of 5 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 5 total edits on 2 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 00:34, 7 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: The username Badeayoade (talk · contribs) has made no contributions to the project aside from this edit, or has only a few minor contributions. — Jeff G. ツ 19:18, 7 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

PlusVG → TARGET NAME +VG Architects

Status: Not done

Current username: PlusVG (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: TARGET NAME +VG Architects (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
Datestamp: 18:19, 7 December 2021 (UTC)
Reason: YOUR REASON full name was not used PlusVG (talk) 18:19, 7 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: The requested username "TARGET NAME +VG Architects" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU/S instead. AnomieBOT ⚡ 18:22, 7 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: This username may classify as an inappropriate username under the username policy as it implies shared use. Please choose another name. It also contains "TARGET NAME". The current user account is also too new and has too few edits. — Jeff G. ツ 19:26, 7 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Mqrasi2 → Mqrasi

Status: Not done

Current username: Mqrasi2 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Mqrasi (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
Datestamp: 20:07, 7 December 2021 (UTC)
Reason: It is my old account and I have no idea what email I used to create it back in the day. I would like it to be moved to my current. I can also provide proof that it is my account. Thank you for your help ! Mqrasi2 (talk) 20:07, 7 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
The target username has Wikipedia user logs entries. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
Target user has 50 undeleted edits and 60 deleted edits, for a total of 110 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 110 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 1 edit. An SUL account (primary mediawikiwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 1 total edit on 4 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 20:15, 7 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Mqrasi2 and Mqrasi: Sorry, it appears you neglected to confirm whatever email address you used for Mqrasi. Please see mw:Help:Reset password. — Jeff G. ツ 14:11, 8 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

December 9, 2021

Requests left here should be addressed on or after December 17, 2021.

Mqrasi2 → TARGET Mqrasi

Status: In progress

Current username: Mqrasi2 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: TARGET Mqrasi (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
Datestamp: 06:52, 9 December 2021 (UTC)
Reason: can't remember the password or what email I used. Any chance it could be moved to my current. I can provide a list of my old emails that I may have used for registration but privately. Is that possible ? Mqrasi2 (talk) 06:52, 9 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: The requested username "TARGET Mqrasi" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU/S instead. AnomieBOT ⚡ 06:56, 9 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

December 10, 2021

Requests left here should be addressed on or after December 18, 2021.

Davination → D2h

Status: On hold

Current username: Davination (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: D2h (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
Datestamp: 04:33, 10 December 2021 (UTC)
Reason: I want to claim this username for myself. Davination (talk) 04:33, 10 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username has an email address set.
Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 0 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 153 undeleted edits and 12 deleted edits, for a total of 165 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 176 total edits on 9 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 04:34, 10 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Davination:

On hold until 20 December 2021 12:50 (UTC). Emailed and notified via wiki talk page. — Jeff G. ツ 12:50, 12 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

December 17, 2021

Requests left here should be addressed on or after December 25, 2021.

Kwangya → Baji

Status: On hold

Current username: Kwangya (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Baji (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
Datestamp: 22:35, 17 December 2021 (UTC)
Reason: As I previously wrote in Meta, I have received comments that my username is difficult to type for Spanish speakers since it is a Korean word and as eswiki sysop it is best to have a more recognizable and easy to write username such as Baji (name by which know me on IRC). Kwangya (talk) 22:35, 17 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 0 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 699 undeleted edits and 63 deleted edits, for a total of 762 edits. An SUL account (primary eswiki) exists for the requesting user, with 81778 total edits on 198 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 22:40, 17 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: @Kwangya:

Not done per the instructions above. Your "home wiki" is eswiki and you have 198 attachments. Please wait until 14 January 2022 01:46 (UTC) per meta:Steward requests/Username changes#Kwangya. — Jeff G. ツ 09:19, 18 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

. @Jeff G.: I disagree. The account that Kwangya is trying to usurp is only attached on enwiki. Unless my reading of the instructions above is wrong, they only mention the requirements that the target (to be usurped) account must meet. The same at the local usurpation guidelines. I do not see written anywhere that you must be an enwiki editor to request an usurpation here. Thanks, —MarcoAurelio (talk) 12:41, 18 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Example of a similar request which was granted: Wikipedia:Changing_username/Usurpations/Completed/54#Solcanadas_→_Ladybirds. —MarcoAurelio (talk) 12:52, 18 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]