Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

For stewards, global renamers, and clerks
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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.

Wikieditor222 → RETIRED

Current name: Wikieditor222 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: RETIRED (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 am retiring.RetiringReallySoon 17:02, 30 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: - Cannot rename user Wikieditor222 locally as this username has been migrated to the unified login system. Kingturtle (talk) 18:37, 30 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You will need to ask a steward to delete your global account before you can be renamed locally. Requests can be made at m:SR/SUL. WjBscribe 10:02, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

A better solution is simply to use the {{retired}} template on your userpage. nneonneo ^talk 22:35, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

AshleyWitchcrafter → JanetAshleyCP

Current name: AshleyWitchcrafter (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: JanetAshleyCP (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. This is not so much that I wish to change my user name - it is more a request for advice:

- whether to change the username - or to add another account with a new username? I, originally, chose Ashley Witchcrafter because I wanted to create, edit, and/or add to articles to do with "metaphysical" properties of crystals, herbs, numbers, etc plus articles to do with witchcraft and Wicca. I do, officially, go by that name - and I have a website under that name. I don't consider it a commercial name - however, after re-reading your username policy, perhaps, I'm wrong. My website URL is: http://www.psican.org/Ashley/ashley.html Currently, I'm researching paleo events, which includes paleo extinction events. The North Atlantic Igneous Province is an article that does not exist. I would like to create the article. I feel that if I create an article that is not directly related to witchcraft or Wicca, then the AshleyWitchcrafter username may be considered inappropriate or open to ridicule, etc. Thank you. AshleyWitchcrafter (talk) 15:58, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

As long as you don't promote a product or service with your username, it should be fine either way. What do you want us to do? AshleyWitchrafter is a perfectly fine username, but keep in mind Wikipedia's policies regarding attribution and sources when contributing and I don't see a problem with your plans. Andre (talk) 19:03, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Ashley, feel free to edit any article under AshleyWitchcrafter. The username AshleyWitchcrafter does not violate any policy. All editors can edit any articles. Keep in mind that no editor has authority over a topic or an article. All articles here are edited through consensus. Kingturtle (talk) 12:16, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Andre and Kingturtle - I'll remain the same. AshleyWitchcrafter (talk) AshleyWitchcrafter (talk) 18:32, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done - withdrawn by user. Kingturtle (talk) 23:39, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Freedomlinux → /dev/null

Current name: Freedomlinux (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: /dev/null (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 use of freedomlinux has become problematic as it also represents me in many other communities. This leads to an unwarranted association between my presence there and my Wikipedia association. A change of name allows me to remake myself as an anonymous editor while still preserving my association with Unix-like operating systems and computer science. Please inform me if this request is impossible due to policy violations or technical limitations. While I cannot find a restriction on usernames containing the / character, there may be issues because "/dev/null" would be the same as the "null" subpage of the (nonexistant) user "/dev" . Freedomlinux (talk) 22:07, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done - The username "/dev/null" is invalid. / is not allowed. Kingturtle (talk) 12:18, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for checking. I had a feeling the "/" would be problematic due to its use in the HTTP protocol. Freedomlinux (talk) 23:05, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Moment Theory→ Cmoney

Current name: Moment Theory (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Cmoney (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 want to write an article about the band moment theory and not violate any policies. Moment Theory

Not done The name Cmoney (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) 12:23, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Askinne → Askinn3

Current name: Askinne (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Askinn3 (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 made a mistake in typing my desired username. Askinne (talk) 14:49, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done - you seem to have gone ahead and created the new name anyway. WjBscribe 15:29, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No one → Morte

Current name: No one (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Morte (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: Want to migrate to the unified login system, already created unified Morte account as this (Morte) is my main nick No one (talk) 15:20, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you are an established user and wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at m:Steward requests/Username changes. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to. Rudget (Help?) 15:22, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
- I have requested usurpation of Morte username. Will wait for results. Thanks! No one (talk) 16:27, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done - user name taken. Please note, although Rudget states "as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped", User:Morte does have some edits. So usurpation won't be automatic, but still may be possible. Kingturtle (talk) 23:44, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Deathaspect → Synchronization

Current name: Deathaspect (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Synchronization (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: New username required to match the identity that I also use on many other websites. Deathaspect (talk) 18:23, 1 June 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 18:36, June 1, 2008 (UTC)

Not done Kingturtle (talk) 23:45, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Irwangatot → Jagawana

Current name: Irwangatot (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Jagawana (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: that user impostor my home wikipedia (id.wikipedia) and New username required to match the identity that I also use on many other Irwangatot 19:32, 1 June 2008 (UTC)

Clerk note: Jagawanna made only one edit on en.wiki on 7 Jan 2008. As the account only has one edit, to its userpage, you may be able to usurp it; to do so, place a request at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. — Rlevse • Talk • 21:18, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done - as per Rlevse. Kingturtle (talk) 23:46, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Merging of accounts

Thanks to Special:MergeAccount (< Wikimania 2008 in the Netherlands in October) my actual name is now everywhere in every mediawiki-project RobSchop. Question to a moderator or administrator: please merge in all English wikipedia my Dartelaar (=old name)-text, pages & settings like signature with this new name RobSchop. Thanks beforehand. Tell me what I should do manually (I checked already some boxes in RobSchop preferences).--RobSchop (talk) 01:33, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Merge? I don't think we can do that. Andre (talk) 06:06, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, would you like me to usurp the name RobSchop with Dartelaar? You're on the wrong page (WP:CHU/U and you also need to log in with the old account. Andre (talk) 06:12, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Monkeyfood1 → Superman007

Current name: Monkeyfood1 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Superman007 (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: got a little freaked out by all the hack warnings, and would like for my username not to be my email prefix. Monkeyfood1 (talk) 03:11, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. SoxBot VI (talk) 03:50, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done, name is taken -- Andre (talk) 06:10, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: - Although the name Superman007 (talk · contribs) is already taken, the account has no edits, it can be usurped; to do so, place a request at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. Kingturtle (talk) 11:51, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Simon J Kissane → SJK

Current name: Simon J Kissane (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: SJK (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: Simon J Kissane is the old account I used to use back in 2001. Since then I have always used SJK. I would like to merge the edit histories. Not even sure if I remember the Simon J Kissane password anymore, but I promise and swear it was me. --SJK (talk) 06:03, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done, you have to log in with it anyway, and besides, we can't merge accounts. Andre (talk) 06:10, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Jamessweney → Jim Sweeney

Current name: Jamessweney (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Jim Sweeney (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 am known by Jim Sweeney the user Jamessweney was a typo and I have been using Jim Sweeney as a signature having changed it on the my preferences page Jim Sweeney (talk) 07:53, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you are an established user and wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at m:Steward requests/Username changes. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to. --jonny-m t 08:34, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Added to usurp thanks for assistance Jim Sweeney (talk) 08:50, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done - usurpation request made instead. WjBscribe 09:20, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Netrat_msk → Netrat

Current name: Netrat_msk (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Netrat (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 always wanted Netrat username, but mistakenly thought it was already taken. As it is actually free, could you please rename me? Netrat_msk (talk) 12:17, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. SoxBot VI (talk) 12:18, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done The name Netrat (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) 13:20, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

User:The Shame of a City → The Shame of a City

Current name: User:The Shame of a City (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: The Shame of a City (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 need the word "user" 72.78.107.26 (talk) 17:24, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. SoxBot VI (talk) 17:27, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: The "User" prefix denotes userspace from article space. Thus, you cannot remove it from your username (as it isn't part of it). -Jéské ^{(v^_^v E pluribus unum)} 18:44, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: - please make the request from your logged in username. Kingturtle (talk) 18:55, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done -- Andre (talk) 00:50, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ebi → Ebertek

Current name: Ebi (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Ebertek (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 use that name everywhere else. ebi (talk) 21:32, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 21:33, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done Kingturtle (talk) 21:43, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Orlière → mtr

Current name: Orlière (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Mtr (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'm tired of using alt codes to type the "è" character every time I log in. And I'd like the new username to be mtr (all lowercase), not Mtr. Thanks.Orlière (talk) 21:58, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 22:00, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done - Wikipedia's software requires all usernames to start with a capital letter. Also, User:Mtr already exists but meets the criteria for usurpation if you want to make a request on that page. WjBscribe 00:33, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Vmbs → vmbs

Current name: Vmbs (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Vmbs (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: Initially requested all lowercase letters for consistency. Vmbs (talk) 22:25, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 22:27, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Sorry, but the first character of a username must be capitalized. Useight (talk) 22:58, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done - Wikipedia's software requires all usernames to begin with an uppercase letter. WjBscribe 00:35, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bhaskarsanwal → Bhaskar Sanwal

Current name: Bhaskarsanwal (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Bhaskar Sanwal (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: better look. Bhaskarsanwal (talk) 17:45, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done. WjBscribe 00:31, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bezerko22 → AnimatedMusician

Current name: Bezerko22 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: AnimatedMusician (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: Renaming all accounts. Bezerko22 (talk) 01:21, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 03:57, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done EVula // talk // ☯ // 04:56, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Derrick rossignol → Bballfan20

Current name: Derrick rossignol (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Bballfan20 (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 actual name displayed Derrick rossignol (talk) 01:30, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 01:33, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done EVula // talk // ☯ // 04:55, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

JVBot → JVbot

Current name: JVBot (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: JVbot (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: JVbot is the name I used for my bot on English Wikisource, which has far more edits than this one. John Vandenberg ^(chat) 04:41, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 04:42, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done EVula // talk // ☯ // 05:01, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

change username

CURRENT → NEW

Please fill out this template correctly, replacing CURRENT with your current username.
Please fill out this template correctly, replacing NEW with your requested username.
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Kenbroart (talk) 09:51, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. SoxBot VI (talk) 09:54, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

hi, my article is booting up as 'user: kenbroart' instead of simply 'kenbroart'... so, my request is to change my user name from 'user: kenbroart' to just simply 'kenbroart.

thanks, kenbro

ORIS1904 → Cscons

Current name: ORIS1904 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Cscons (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: 1.the account was created by mistake with this name 2.the account will not be used with this name 3.the account name refers to a company name not beeing involved

ORIS1904 (talk) 10:16, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]