Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

For stewards, global renamers, and clerks
	Notice to renamers Please remember to check Special:CentralAuth to see if an account is subject to blocks on another project before renaming.; Please install User:Enterprisey/rename-reason-fixer to auto populate permalink for rename reason.; For a list of response templates, see Template:CHU/doc.;

Archived requests
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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.

Current requests

Add new requests to the bottom of the page.

SunStar Net → Renamed vandal (random number)

Current name: SunStar Net (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Renamed vandal (random number) (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
Reason: This is not the real individual who uses that username, and it should be freed up so he can have his existing account named changed to Sunstar Net if he wants to. It also raises privacy issues, since the individual who uses the Sunstar Net name does not want it on the site. The user who created it was a vandal account who knows this user IRL. I am only making this request on his behalf since he can't login to his account (User:Kelsington - the account that wants to be renamed to Sunstar Net (talk · contribs)) as he's forgotten both his password and email. ~~--1qx (talk) 23:01, 8 May 2008 (UTC)~~ --1qx (talk) 11:14, 9 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: I'm not sure I understand this request. Why are you making this request rather than User:Kelsington and what claim does he have to this name? If Kelsington can't log into his account, renaming him won't help with that. WjBscribe 12:27, 9 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done - no response. WjBscribe 00:34, 15 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bhuvaneshkohli → Bhuvan77

Current name: Bhuvaneshkohli (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Bhuvan77 (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
Reason: don't want to use real name Bhuvaneshkohli (talk) 15:59, 9 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: If you are making this request for privacy reasons, bear in mind that being renamed creates a permanent log entry liking your current name to your new one. As you haven't made any contributions yet, it may be better for you just to start a new account with your chosen name from a privacy point of view. WjBscribe 18:07, 9 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done - I'm assuming from the lack of response that you have decided to just create a new account. WjBscribe 00:35, 15 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Harsh1125 → daredevil555

Current name: Harsh1125 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Daredevil555 (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
Reason: I do not wish to use my real name as my username.

Bureaucrat note: - Please endorse this request using User:Harsh1125 as your login name. Kingturtle (talk) 12:25, 12 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Steve Eifert → Noirish

Current name: Steve Eifert (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Noirish (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
Reason: I would not like to use my real name for privacy reasons. Steve-O (talk) 20:09, 12 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: User:Noirish already exists. Please pick a different new name. Kingturtle (talk) 12:30, 13 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

SugarcoatedAndy → JAKES SMIFE

Current name: SugarcoatedAndy (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: JAKES SMIFE (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
Reason: Password Security Breach SugarcoatedAndy (talk) 16:09, 13 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Clerk note: changing your username does not change your password. However, you can simply go to Special:Preferences to change your password. RichardΩ612 Ɣ |ɸ 16:18, May 13, 2008 (UTC)

Not done - renaming won't help with password issues. WjBscribe 00:37, 15 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Redbullcola → Red Bull Cola

Current name: Redbullcola (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Red Bull Cola (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
Reason: Made a mistake Redbullcola (talk) 01:03, 14 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

sinang → adiwena

Current name: Sinang (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Adiwena (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
Reason: Reason for requested renaming. 202.43.162.35 (talk) 05:49, 15 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: All requests are to be filed by the account wanting renaming; this request was filed by 202.43.162.35 (talk · contribs). Please log in and confirm this request. The Rambling Man (talk) 06:46, 15 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

SolmazDesire → Rohan Warmington

Current name: SolmazDesire (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Rohan Warmington (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
Reason: the article is about Rohan Warmington. SolmazDesire (talk) 12:54, 15 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Clerk note: User created an article with the same name as the proposed renamed acct. A similar sort of thing is on the user's talk page. Seems to be a vanity page. RichardΩ612 Ɣ |ɸ 15:51, May 15, 2008 (UTC)

Not done Your current account seems to have only been used to create vanity pages. The Rambling Man (talk) 16:08, 15 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Alcadies → Naveen C Hegde

Current name: Alcadies (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Naveen C Hegde (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
Reason: please state a reason Alcadies (talk) 14:08, 15 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Clerk note: User has no edits outside of this process. RichardΩ612 Ɣ |ɸ 15:53, May 15, 2008 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: Please state a reason other than "please state a reason" for this request. The Rambling Man (talk) 16:07, 15 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Fcukmkii → MartinM

Current name: Fcukmii (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: MartinM (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
Reason: original username may be inappropriate
Clerk note: Fix malformed request, request was actually initiated by 'Fcukmii'. RichardΩ612 Ɣ |ɸ 16:42, May 15, 2008 (UTC)

Not done The name MartinM (talk · contribs) is already taken. As the account has no edits, it can be usurped; to do so, place a request at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. Kingturtle (talk) 18:14, 15 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

FNourian → Newbie

Current name: FNourian (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Newbie (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
Reason: I didn't consider that I would like my username to be unassociated with my birth name. thank you. Fnourian (talk) 20:01, 15 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. RichardΩ612 Ɣ |ɸ 20:03, May 15, 2008 (UTC)

Not done The Rambling Man (talk) 07:15, 16 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Peter seiringer → Auk1126

Current name: Peter seiringer (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Auk1126 (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
Reason: privacy- I do not want my full name to be my username. 212.186.39.230 (talk) 21:54, 15 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 212.186.39.230 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. bibliomaniac 1 5 05:15, 16 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done The name REX (talk · contribs) is already taken. As the account has no edits, it can be usurped; to do so, place a request at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. The Rambling Man (talk) 07:59, 16 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Save the humans → Trees Rock

Current name: Save the humans (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Trees Rock (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
Reason: I Just need a shorter Username. P.S. this would by my Second username change If Approved. Save Humans ^{Plant A Tree!} 01:44, 16 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done The Rambling Man (talk) 08:03, 16 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Oenthianjt → Orenthianjt

Current name: Oenthianjt (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Orenthianjt (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
Reason: Reason for requested renaming. I misspelled my current user name —Preceding unsigned comment added by Oenthianjt (talk • contribs) 02:57, 16 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done The Rambling Man (talk) 08:04, 16 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Gypsyfingers → GypsyFingers

Current name: Gypsyfingers (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: GypsyFingers (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
Reason: Capitalization correction. 151.198.116.139 (talk) 04:16, 16 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: All requests are to be filed by the account wanting renaming; this request was filed by 151.198.116.139 (talk · contribs). Please log in and confirm this request by signing. -Jéské ^{(v^_^v E pluribus unum)} 04:22, 16 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Seancb89 → SEANBCOOL

Current name: Seancb89 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: SEANBCOOL (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
Reason: I tried to create a new account with the name seanbcool. The system automatically capitalized the first letter of my name, which I didn't want. I then tried to create yet another account with the same name but in all capitals (SEANBCOOL). I received a message telling me this name was too similar to "Seanbcool", and only then did I realize that Wikipedia allows users to request a name change. Aside from the change, I also give my permission for Seanbcool to be deleted. There is no activity on the account and no reason for it to exist, and I don't know how to delete accounts.

Note: Seancb89 may or may not be registered to another e-mail address, other than the one Seanbcool is registered to. If it is, it is nonsequiter@hotmail.com rather than seancb89@hotmail.com. If any further verification is required, please let me know. 64.178.245.224 (talk) 04:29, 16 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 64.178.245.224 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. RichardΩ612 Ɣ |ɸ 06:22, May 16, 2008 (UTC)

Reyhandavid → RCD

Current name: Reyhandavid (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: RCD (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
Reason: I'd like to enjoy some level of privacy. Reyhandavid (talk) 04:35, 16 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done The name RCD (talk · contribs) is already taken. As the account has no edits, it can be usurped; to do so, place a request at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. The Rambling Man (talk) 08:05, 16 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Fcukmkii → MartinM

Current name: Fcukmkii (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: MartinM (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
Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Fcukmkii (talk) 05:17, 16 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Clerk note: This request has already been rejected above, I am moving this over to Usurpations as the account already exists but qualifies for usurpation. RichardΩ612 Ɣ |ɸ 06:31, May 16, 2008 (UTC)

Not done The Rambling Man (talk) 08:06, 16 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Kathlutz → Kathalu

Current name: Kathlutz (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Kathalu (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
Reason: I prefer a user name that is less unique. KathaLu (talk) 05:38, 16 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Clerk note: Fixed malformed request. RichardΩ612 Ɣ |ɸ 06:19, May 16, 2008 (UTC)

CURRENT → Davidhn23

Please fill out this template correctly, replacing CURRENT with your current username.
Requested name: Davidhn23 (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
Reason: Changed default name. Davidhn23 (talk) 07:51, 16 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

BrendonG → BrendonGuest

Current name: BrendonG (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: BrendonGuest (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
Reason: Would like to use full name as user name. Thank you BrendonG (talk) 08:00, 16 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Www.eire.tv → Eire2008

Current name: Www.eire.tv (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Eire2008 (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
Reason: wikipedia disputed it regarding promotion. Www.eire.tv (talk) 08:25, 16 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Surekarishav → Rishav sureka

Current name: Surekarishav (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Rishav sureka (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
Reason: leads to confusion Surekarishav (talk) 09:05, 16 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Dobdins → Samdobbin

Current name: Dobdins (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Samdobbin (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
Reason: Changing username to match real name. Dobdins (talk) 10:50, 16 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Current requests

SunStar Net → Renamed vandal (random number)

Bhuvaneshkohli → Bhuvan77

Harsh1125 → daredevil555

Steve Eifert → Noirish

SugarcoatedAndy → JAKES SMIFE

Redbullcola → Red Bull Cola

sinang → adiwena

SolmazDesire → Rohan Warmington

Alcadies → Naveen C Hegde

Fcukmkii → MartinM

FNourian → Newbie

Peter seiringer → Auk1126

Masonkiller → Rndandam

Sarial → DaniAmaranth

IDRex → REX

Save the humans → Trees Rock

Oenthianjt → Orenthianjt

Gypsyfingers → GypsyFingers

Seancb89 → SEANBCOOL

Reyhandavid → RCD

Fcukmkii → MartinM

Kathlutz → Kathalu

CURRENT → Davidhn23

BrendonG → BrendonGuest

Www.eire.tv → Eire2008

Surekarishav → Rishav sureka

Dobdins → Samdobbin