Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

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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

Click here to place a request

Lukeduval → Starkid1

Current name: Lukeduval (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Starkid1 (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. we are fans of luke duval and we took the name to add information about him. but it turned out it would be against wikipedia policy in "conflict of interests" category. we would like to change the name and continue writing about him without conflicts of interests luke duval fan club (talk) 23:43, 11 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 23:45, 11 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Clerk note: Judging by the first username, and the writing style as if representing a group, this may be a role account. Role accounts are not permitted on Wikipedia. If the club members wish to contribute to Wikipedia, they should each create their own account. Maxim (☎) 00:44, 12 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: I also note that the article Luke Duval is WP:PRODed. I would wait to see the outcome of that before taking action here. =Nichalp «Talk»= 05:28, 12 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Survived PROD. —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 08:12, 15 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Starkid1 was created yesterday. Post a confirmation here with the Starkid1 account so we know it was you that created it. Also, do you still want us to rename Lukeduval to Starkid1, which would require usurping Starkids1, then renaming Lukeduval to Starkid1 (the new Starkid1)? — Rlevse • Talk • 20:27, 16 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Update seems all these cases of accounts already being created were an assault by the vandal Grawp on CHU. If you still want the requested account, let us know, but keep in mind you may not want an account name tainted by Grawp. Please advise. See [1] — Rlevse • Talk • 23:43, 16 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done — Rlevse • Talk • 10:06, 19 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

LeBaron1 → Alinganster

Current name: LeBaron1 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Alingan (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 short id that avoids any use of names, titles, numbers

Bureaucrat note: Moved from WP:CHU/SUL. EVula // talk // ☯ // 15:42, 12 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Your requested username is very similar to an existing username, Alingana. Is there another name you'd be comfortable with? EVula // talk // ☯ // 15:45, 12 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

dcb0sr → haron C Richardson - Senior Tutor

Current name: Dcb0sr (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Sharon C Richardson - Senior Tutor (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. Dcb0sr (talk) 12:55, 14 August 2008 (UTC)want people to know who I am[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 12:57, 14 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: To avoid future renames, I'd like you to state that you understand the dangers of using your real name (as witnessed by another rename request just a bit further down), and that putting temporary titles (such as "Senior Tutor") in usernames generally means you'll want it changed later. Would "Haron C Richardson" work for you? EVula // talk // ☯ // 15:10, 14 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Just to check the bureaucrats are aware, I'm pretty sure that the user wants to be Sharon C Richardson - the missing S in the title seems to be a typo. TSP (talk) 20:17, 14 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Normiad → Laphinug

Current name: Normiad (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Laphinug (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 used that name so I could get the acount. NoRmIaD (talk) 19:37, 15 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 19:39, 15 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Update seems all these cases of accounts already being created were an assault by the vandal Grawp on CHU. If you still want the requested account, let us know, but keep in mind you may not want an account name tainted by Grawp. Please advise. See [2] — Rlevse • Talk • 23:47, 16 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: You've already migrated to the unified login system. Performing the rename will break your global account. Do you still want to be renamed? EVula // talk // ☯ // 16:28, 18 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No —Preceding unsigned comment added by Normiad (talk • contribs) 18:25, 18 August 2008 (UTC) NO! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Normiad (talk • contribs) 18:26, 18 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Per Normiad's rather emphatic response. EVula // talk // ☯ // 18:35, 18 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Kemetstuff → Charry17

Current name: Kemetstuff (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Charry17 (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 is that name is inappropriate and culd be seen to imply a group rather than an individual. Kemetstuff (talk) 22:30, 15 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 22:33, 15 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not doneBlocked by Jpgordon as Grawp. — Rlevse • Talk • 15:06, 16 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Err why was this blocked?

User:Charry17 was created by Grawp as part of general assault on CHU. --jpgordon^∇∆∇∆ 23:17, 16 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Update seems all these cases of accounts already being created were an assault by the vandal Grawp on CHU. If you still want the requested account, let us know, but keep in mind you may not want an account name tainted by Grawp. Please advise. See [3] — Rlevse • Talk • 23:47, 16 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

For your information: Grawp is one of the best known vandals on Wikipedia, and his name is well-recognised. —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 08:04, 18 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I know. — Rlevse • Talk • 16:57, 18 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Roccowebb → Rocco Webb

Current name: Roccowebb (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Rocco Webb (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 want to put a space between first and last names RoccoWebb (talk) 12:38, 16 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 15:21, 16 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Roccowebb does not exist, just keep using Rocco Webb. — Rlevse • Talk • 15:22, 16 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Rlevse, that was a mistake on the user's part. The current username is RoccoWebb, but they mispelled it as Roccowebb. Are you sure this should be declined? Soxπed93^(blag) 22:22, 16 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note:I'll go ask him on his talk. — Rlevse • Talk • 22:42, 16 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Markvanwoert → Mark Van Woert

Current name: Markvanwoert (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Mark Van Woert (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

Markvanwoert (talk) 22:58, 16 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: User "Mark Van Woert" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU instead. ClueBot VI (talk) 22:58, 16 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Moved, but only for administrative reasons. Bureaucrats: take a look at this diff. —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 23:11, 16 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Hmm. — Rlevse • Talk • 23:56, 16 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Role accounts are not afforded the same luxuries, such as cosmetic renames, that positive contributors enjoy. EVula // talk // ☯ // 16:18, 18 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ianweller → Ian Weller

Current name: Ianweller (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Ian Weller (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 proper spacing and capitalization because the all-lowercase 'ianweller' is changed to Ianweller. Ianweller (talk) 02:36, 18 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 02:39, 18 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: You've already migrated to the unified login system. Performing the rename will break your global account. Do you still want to be renamed? EVula // talk // ☯ // 18:09, 18 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

How exactly does this break the unified login? Does the en.wikipedia username get detached from the rest and I have to change all the other names? --Ianweller (talk) 18:22, 18 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Exactly. You will need to request moves for each of your usernames on each wiki that you have created names on. You can re-unifi after that has been done. ---J.S (T/C/WRE) 00:18, 19 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Errrrrm. Well, how about we not do this then? Whatever you need to do to cleanup this request as not done. --Ianweller (talk) 04:54, 19 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

That's probably for the best, unless you have plans to change name everywhere. —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 09:57, 19 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done per submitter's change in desire. — Rlevse • Talk • 10:09, 19 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Guestlist → Guestlistsydney

Current name: Guestlist (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Guestlistsydney (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. Guestlist (talk) 11:55, 18 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 11:57, 18 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Your only edits have been to promote your website; you now want your name to be changed to something even more similar. EVula // talk // ☯ // 18:13, 18 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Mercedes cabral → Mercedes Cabral

Current name: Mercedes cabral (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Mercedes Cabral (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. Just to change the beginning letterof the surname into uppercase Mercedes cabral (talk) 14:29, 18 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 14:30, 18 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done "Mercedes Cabral" appears to be a somewhat well-known Asian model, and your edits appear only to be self-promotional. EVula // talk // ☯ // 18:15, 18 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Anaoumov_newcon → Anatol123

Current name: Anaoumov_newcon (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Anatol123 (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: to comply with your rules. Anaoumov newcon (talk) 14:50, 18 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 14:51, 18 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done You went ahead and registered the username, making the name-change impossible. EVula // talk // ☯ // 18:18, 18 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Blocked current name too. — Rlevse • Talk • 10:10, 19 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Jordan busson → Jordan Busson

Current name: Jordan busson (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Jordan Busson (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 User:Jordan Timothy James Busson here on the english Wikipedia. User:Jordan busson is an alternative account of mine that is allowed according to policy. I would like to capitalize the last word of my alternative username, and then retain it so as to prevent possible impersonation. J.T Pearson 11:33, 19 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 11:36, 19 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I want to change my User Name

Tuwams → MyResolution

Current name: Tuwams (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: MyResolution (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: My User name is known by a lot of people.. i would like to change it to be anonymous to some Tuwams (talk) 12:18, 19 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]