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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.


Requests

LilBeatOfficial → Lil Beat

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 21:00, 23 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Comment by involved editor Davidwr: I requested (diff) that he change his name due to implied shared use and promotionalism. There is a musical artist named "Lil Beat" which this editor is writing an article about in AFC. Unless this editor is actually the artist himself, this username would violate the username policy regarding impersonation. I am requesting that this request only be granted if there is confirmation through WP:OTRS or a similar mechanism that this person really is the artist. davidwr/(talk)/(contribs) 21:19, 23 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: I agree with davidwr, although if this is the artist, the apparent age of the artist could pose identification problems (not sure). Mlpearc (powwow) 21:30, 23 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I missed that part. If he is a public figure (I'm not saying that he is, just if he is) and his parent or legal representative is involved in the OTRS process then I think we as editors can handle it, otherwise he should pick a neutral name. Even if he is a public figure I would highly recommend that he pick a neutral name. davidwr/(talk)/(contribs) 21:34, 23 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]
That was my conclusion also. Mlpearc (powwow) 21:52, 23 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Comment: See Lil Beat (2nd request) below. davidwr/(talk)/(contribs) 23:24, 25 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Borut Kantuser → Turboton

Robot clerk note: There is no global account registered for Turboton, however there is 1 unattached account on another wiki. --Legobot (talk) 11:00, 28 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Is the other account you? Andrevan@ 18:20, 6 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Pagemodo → Ikab

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Ikab. --Legobot (talk) 15:00, 29 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

rutherfurdsolutions → chris.rutherfurd

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 04:00, 30 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? --Jakob (Scream about the things I've broken) 17:01, 31 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Clerk note: No response. Mlpearc (powwow) 14:08, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

USUWebmaster → Marla Wright

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 20:00, 30 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Drizzcool (talk) 08:49, 4 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Orlando_Ferrer → Orlando_Miguel_Ferrer

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 23:00, 30 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? I would recommend having a username without your real name in it. Drizzcool (talk) 08:54, 4 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

kimber2014 → James Kimber

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 19:00, 31 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Mlpearc (powwow) 15:53, 3 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Systemsresearchinc → SystemsResearchInc

 Clerk note: The username appears to be promotional. Use of a company, organization, group, website, or product name as a username is prohibited by the username policy. Please choose another name. Mlpearc Phone (Powwow) 20:50, 31 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]


Jmeeter → Teratogen

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Teratogen. --Legobot (talk) 20:00, 1 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Is the global account you? Andrevan@ 17:14, 5 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Mnilay → MEHTANILAY

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 08:00, 2 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

TNSD → NCAA Philippines Fanatic

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 15:00, 2 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Usernames have nothing to do with your preferred area of the project. You do not need to be named "Administrator noticeboard" to edit there. Your requested name is bordering on promotional Mlpearc (powwow) 17:05, 5 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Jmeeter → Skarz

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Clerk note: Users has other open request here. Mlpearc (powwow) 02:35, 3 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: User also has an open request @ WP:CHU/U Mlpearc (powwow) 14:13, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Mcghiever → McGhiever

Robot clerk note: There is no global account registered for McGhiever, however there are 2 unattached accounts on other wikis. --Legobot (talk) 04:00, 3 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I believe you should login with that account and post a diff confirming it's you here. Andrevan@ 16:11, 5 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Seems they were. Mlpearc (powwow) 17:11, 5 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
With the Commons account, I meant. The diff should be on Commons. Andrevan@ 17:12, 5 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I'm a little confused by the phrase "post a diff", but note that my user page at Commons and Meta have been redirected to User:Mcghiever here on Wikipedia since 2011. Thank you for your help. -McGhiever (talk) 02:04, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Ryan-bautista → ryanmbautista

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 04:00, 4 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Be aware the MediaWiki software that powers Wikipedia capitalizes the first letter of ALL usernames, so the only change that can take place with this request is the removal of the dash "-" between the two names, the addititon of the "m" and the capital "R" will remain. You can change how your username is displayed on you userpage using this template {{lowercase title}} or you can make another request with a different username. Hope this helps, cheers. Mlpearc (powwow) 04:47, 4 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

MorteEtDabo → LakeBodomKiller

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 09:00, 4 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

VilliersPark → Cadogan

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

Piyushgupta13 → radixsquare

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 19:00, 5 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Carseyinstitute → danielumbro

You need to log in. Andrevan@ 19:47, 5 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Robot clerk note: The request was made by an IP (132.177.213.243 please login to request a name change. --Legobot (talk) 20:00, 5 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed. Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. Mlpearc Phone (Powwow) 22:55, 5 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

SFWBCDean → Dan54321

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:


IF3705113130181 → 113130181Ibrahim

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for 113130181Ibrahim. --Legobot (talk) 15:00, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Chelterbach → PRNotes

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 18:00, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

South Indian Studies → Sankaran

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

Schlitzer90 → Bahet


Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Bahet. --Legobot (talk) 21:00, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

McCue Communications → Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 21:00, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: The username appears to be promotional. Use of a company, organization, group, website, or product name as a username is prohibited by the username policy. Please choose another name. Mlpearc (powwow) 06:45, 8 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

FainaSandler → WikiFriend23

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 23:00, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Karnak54 → Luzoshi

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 07:00, 8 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Nidra.naik → Nidra Naik

Nidra.naik → Nidra Naik

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