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

Click here to place a request

Simonljackson → Simon_L_Jackson

Current name: Simonljackson (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Simon_L_Jackson (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: Should have put spacing and preferred case is when registering. Simon L Jackson (talk) 03:32, 11 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

~~SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 03:33, 11 January 2009 (UTC)~~[reply]

Clerk note: Simon L Jackson is taken. It's only edit was to request a rename from Simonljackson → Simon L Jackson, are you sure that account isn't you? If you'd still like to be renamed, is there another username you'd like? Matt (Talk) 04:21, 11 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done The name Simon_L_Jackson (talk · contribs) is already taken. As the account has but one edit, it could be usurped; to do so, place a request at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. Kingturtle (talk) 15:24, 16 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thejeffbot → Rileylank

Current name: Thejeffbot (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Rileylank (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. Current name violates wikipedia policy that names can't end in "bot." Thejeffbot (talk) 22:54, 12 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 22:57, 12 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Clerk note: If Riley Lank is your real name, you do realize the risks associated with using your real name? Also, you've only made two edits, including the one requesting a name change, why don't you simply create a new account?---Balloonman ^PoppaBalloonCSD Survey Results 23:14, 12 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Jw6573 → Marian_Wilhide

Current name: Jw6573 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Marian_Wilhide (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 like to use a name equivalent to my real name. Jw6573 (talk) 04:10, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 04:12, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Are you aware of the potential privacy-related ramifications that can come from using your real name? Useight (talk) 04:15, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Songman82 → DOLE SHAFFER

Current name: Songman82 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: DOLE SHAFFER (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.To make it easier to find my info. Dole Shaffer 08:50, 13 January 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 08:51, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Three questions for you - please answer them all. Q1: Are you Dole Shaffer in real life? Q2: Do you want the username DOLE SHAFFER or Dole Shaffer? Q3: Have you read WP:COI? --Dweller (talk) 10:01, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Megan J Edwards → Megan Edwards

Current name: Megan J Edwards (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Megan Edwards (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 people to be able to find me faster. Megan Edwards 15:48, 13 January 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Megan J Edwards (talk • contribs)
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 15:51, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Please confirm you have read both WP:COI and WP:SPAMMER before I make this change. --Dweller (talk) 16:09, 13 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Oxford Children's Books → Nicola.Oxford

Current name: Oxford Children's Books (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Nicola.Oxford (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: Current name not acceptable under username policy. Oxford Children's Books (talk) 11:55, 14 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 11:57, 14 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Before I look at this request in detail, please confirm 1) that you have read both WP:COI and WP:SPAMMER and 2) understand that they apply regardless of your username. --Dweller (talk) 11:59, 14 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note:Also, you do realize the risks/loss of privacy in using your real name?---Balloonman ^PoppaBalloonCSD Survey Results 14:44, 14 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done In this case, Oxford does not appear to be a surname, but a business name. Please choose a name that is not promotional. Kingturtle (talk) 15:25, 16 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bitzipper → Mohanarun

Current name: Bitzipper (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Mohanarun (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 original username sounded like a company name so I am changing it to my personal name Hi I have read the COI and SPAMMER texts and I am not a spammer and I am a genuine person with interest in producing quality content. I chose username Bitzipper because I like the software very much not because I am associated with them. Also, I dont see any risk of using my real name, as I dont care. Please approve my username change request. Bitzipper (talk) 13:14, 14 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 13:15, 14 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Before I look at this request in detail, please confirm 1) that you have read both WP:COI and WP:SPAMMER and 2) understand that they apply regardless of your username. --Dweller (talk) 13:15, 14 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note:Also, you do realize the risks of using your real name?---Balloonman ^PoppaBalloonCSD Survey Results 14:43, 14 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

S3000f-society → Jamesb21

Current name: S3000f-society (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Jamesb21 (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 have to. -- S3000f-society (talk) 12:52, 15 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 12:54, 15 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: We have an inactive user, User:Jamesb21222. Is that you? The usernames are very similar. --Dweller (talk) 13:00, 15 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Stinkymamma → Writingmama

Current name: Stinkymamma (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Writingmama (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: st8inky was inappropriate. Stinkymamma (talk) 19:06, 15 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target username exists, and while it has no edits, the user requesting it is too new to usurp an account. SoxBot VI (talk) 19:28, 15 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Not done. Target account already exists. --Deskana (talk) 22:42, 15 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Evilove → Bob Suehs

Current name: Evilove (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Bob Suehs (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 do not like that name & would prefer to use my real name Evilove (talk) 19:12, 15 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Requesting user has 1 edit, to this page only. SoxBot VI (talk) 19:28, 15 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Since this request is your only edit, simply discard the account and create another account with the username you desire. However, be aware that there are potential privacy-related ramifications that come with using your real name. Useight (talk) 19:30, 15 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

69.205.115.44 → Wikiwikieditor1000

Current name: 69.205.115.44 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Wikiwikieditor1000 (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: Consolidate IP and account name; can provide proof of IP Wikiwikieditor1000 (talk) 22:12, 15 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target username exists, and it has edits, deleted edits, and/or log edits. Old username is currently blocked. SoxBot VI (talk) 22:15, 15 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Not done. Similar request below was also declined. --Deskana (talk) 22:37, 15 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

69.205.115.44 → Wikieditor4995

Current name: 69.205.115.44 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Wikieditor4995 (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 keep history under a new user name. Thank you. Wikiwikieditor1000 (talk) 22:16, 15 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Old username is currently blocked. SoxBot VI (talk) 22:18, 15 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Clerk note: Due to technical restrictions, this will not be possible. Xclamation point 22:32, 15 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  - Not done. --Deskana (talk) 22:37, 15 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

ElectricRush → Download

Current name: ElectricRush (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Download (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've become very addicted to the name download recently, and electricRush is a bit long and I have to admit, not as good. -electricRush (T C)^Sign! 05:58, 16 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Although the requested username exists, the user has not made any contributions to Wikipedia. Therefore, you can place a request to usurp the username at WP:USURP. SoxBot VI (talk) 06:00, 16 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: an archived request made by this user can be seen here --Chris 06:12, 16 January 2009 (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. Matt (Talk) 09:20, 16 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done As per Matt.T. Kingturtle (talk) 15:18, 16 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Acapo → Russell Harding

Current name: Acapo (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Russell Harding (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 wish to use my birth name. (Acapo (talk) 14:54, 16 January 2009 (UTC))[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 15:12, 16 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of the potential privacy-related ramifications that can come from using your real name? Kingturtle (talk) 15:20, 16 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: an archived request for this user name was denied by Rlevse (the discussion on his talkpage has been archived and can now be found here) --Chris 00:44, 17 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Charly3360 → Ccordoba

Current name: Charly3360 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Ccordoba (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.
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target username exists, and it has edits, deleted edits, and/or log edits. SoxBot VI (talk) 15:33, 16 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Charly3360 (talk) 15:42, 16 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done The name Ccordoba (talk · contribs) is already taken. Please choose a different name. Kingturtle (talk) 16:33, 16 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Pashtun ismaiIiyya → Pashtun lsmaiIiyya

Current name: Pashtun ismaiIiyya (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Pashtun lsmaiIiyya (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 this form. Pashtun ismaiIiyya (talk) 18:48, 16 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 18:48, 16 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Done EVula // talk // ☯ // 00:04, 17 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Boontoggler → Boondogglingeskimo

Current name: Boontoggler (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Boondogglingeskimo (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. Was typed wrong, then felt like something different. Boontoggler (talk) 21:01, 16 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Requesting user has 1 edit, to this page only. SoxBot VI (talk) 21:03, 16 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Just register a new account. EVula // talk // ☯ // 00:04, 17 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

IPavoider → John Sloan 3

Current name: IPavoider (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: John Sloan 3 (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 my alternate account. I feel that the name suggests i'm anti-IP, which i'm not. Cheers! IPavoider (talk) 23:56, 16 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 23:57, 16 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I'm signing here on my main account to confirm that this is John Sloan. Thanks :-) John Sloan (view / chat) 23:58, 16 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Done... by Bibliomaniac15, who totally beat me to this. EVula // talk // ☯ // 00:06, 17 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ack! Detained by a call for help. I suppose this is EVula's way of beating me to something else... bibliomaniac 1 5 00:09, 17 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Cosiman → OBO7

Current name: Cosiman (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: OBO7 (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 current username I realised has a company name in it, (Cosi) so the guidelines say it should be changed. I also prefer the new name. Cosiman (talk) 01:25, 17 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 01:27, 17 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Fpi007 → Becky Altringer

Current name: Fpi007 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Becky Altringer (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 wanted my name on the page and not the fpi007. I wasn't sure how to use it at first so I did it wrong Hollywood PI Becky (talk) 01:47, 17 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 01:48, 17 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Done — Rlevse • Talk • 03:24, 17 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Rvk41 → Showtime2009

Current name: Rvk41 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Showtime2009 (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: Because it sounds a lot better. Rvk41 (talk) 05:42, 17 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 05:45, 17 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]