Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

For stewards, global renamers, and clerks
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Simple username changes

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This page hosts simple requests for a username change across the Wikimedia network. Requests are processed by stewards and global renamers.

Instructions

Read Wikipedia:Changing username carefully. You must be aware of and understand all the implications of changing your username. Specifically:
- Your name will be changed to the new one in the page history of every page you've edited, and in all log entries.
- Your user pages, account preferences, and edits will be moved to the new name. Please do not create a new account or attempt to move them yourself.
- Links left by your previous signatures will still point to the old userpage; however, a redirect will be created pointing to your new userpage.
- Understand that using your real name as your username may put you at risk of harassment.
Read the username policy and ensure your new name does not violate it. Usernames must not:
- be inappropriate, profane, or offensive
- contain libelous, contentious, or non-public information
- be misleading by impersonating other users or implying that you have authority
- be the name of a company, organization, group; or imply that the account is shared with multiple people
- contain emoji, emoticons, or non-language symbols
- contain the # < > [ ] | { } / @ : = characters, among other restrictions
Check that your new username is not already in use by searching for it on Special:CentralAuth. If the name is registered, even on another Wikimedia project, it is taken.
If the target name hasn't made any edits to any Wikimedia project, you may request usurpation at meta:Steward requests/Username changes.
Log in with your current username. Requests will not be approved if the requester is not logged in.
Place your request here.
- Add your desired username after NEW=.
- Add a reason for the change after REASON=. Requests without a valid reason will not be approved.
- Do not change anything else.
Select Publish changes.
Check back on this page periodically to answer any inquiries regarding your request. Consider watching the page so you can monitor updates. Requests may be closed if there are unresolved queries.

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

For help 'vanishing' from Wikipedia, please see courtesy vanishing.

Metadram01383668886 → MetaEditor

Current name: Metadram01383668886 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: MetaEditor (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 13:15, 7 April 2025 (UTC)
Reason: I understand that my previous username, "Metadram01383668886", violated the guidelines related to usernames being associated with businesses or organisations. I would like to change my username to something more neutral, such as "MetaEditor", to ensure compliance with Wikipedia’s policies. My goal is to contribute to the community in a neutral and non-promotional manner, and I have no intention of editing articles related to Meta Dram or any other topics where I have a conflict of interest.

I will now focus on contributing to Wikipedia in areas where I do not have a conflict, ensuring all edits are made with a neutral point of view and in line with Wikipedia's guidelines. I also understand the importance of not using my account for promotional purposes, and I am committed to adhering to Wikipedia’s standards. Metadram01383668886 (talk) 13:15, 7 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 13:20, 7 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not done

Renamer note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. - FlightTime (open channel) 14:26, 7 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Metaeditorial ? How strange when I searched for Metaeditor it said it was not registered. Any way how about Metaeditorial ? Apologies Metadram01383668886 (talk) 14:31, 7 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@FlightTime I don't know what happened but "MetaEditor" not found. Phạm Ngọc Phương Linh (T • C • CA • L • B) 14:54, 8 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Hide on Rosé: Yeah, one of those where you don't get any hits until you go through the whole rename process. The spoof check link here is never right, CA never gets the hits you get after going through the whole process. It's a pain in the ass, we need a one click check that's consistent and correct. - FlightTime (open channel) 21:54, 8 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Shigad → Shangi5

Current name: Shigad (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Shangi5 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 22:21, 7 April 2025 (UTC)
Reason: Improved anonymity (current username traceable to me) Shigad (talk) 22:21, 7 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 22:30, 7 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Kansas dude82 → Kansas Reimer

Current name: Kansas dude82 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Kansas Reimer (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 04:51, 9 April 2025 (UTC)
Reason: More personal Kansas dude82 (talk) 04:51, 9 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 05:00, 9 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

2600:4040:AE9D:7800:E05E:8729:8B1D:F547 → ddoxxr88

Current name: 2600:4040:AE9D:7800:E05E:8729:8B1D:F547 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Ddoxxr88 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 08:23, 9 April 2025 (UTC)
Reason: Privacy 2600:4040:AE9D:7800:E05E:8729:8B1D:F547 (talk) 08:23, 9 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@2600:4040:AE9D:7800:E05E:8729:8B1D:F547 Please create an account for that. _saluere, Ɔþʱʏɾɪʊs^⚔ 13:07, 9 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: The username 2600:4040:AE9D:7800:E05E:8729:8B1D:F547 does not exist.—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 08:30, 9 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not done We can not rename an IP, just create an account through the normal process. - FlightTime (open channel) 14:50, 9 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]