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

Einfall → Avalokitesvara

Current name: Einfall (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Avalokitesvara (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 an universal account on polish wiki called "Avalokitesvara" an would like to merge my english "Einfall" account with it.

Einfall (talk) 11:47, 27 March 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) 11:48, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

This is a m:SUL request, and therefore belongs at WP:CHU/SUL. —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 12:11, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Moved to WP:CHU/SUL. — Preceding unsigned comment added by bibliomaniac15 (talk • contribs)

Sefog → 1239991392131

Current name: Sefog (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: 1239991392131 (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: wish to match username to new email.. also made a mistake on previous change Sefog (talk) 03:54, 4 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 03:57, 4 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Could you please explain your rationale a little more clearly? Your requested username could be construed as confusing, and I'm not sure I understand your reasoning. —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 03:55, 4 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  - Clerk note: User has not edited since requesting rename. MBisanz ^talk 05:26, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done No reply. —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 05:40, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Twigletneve → Vagabondsfan

Current name: Twigletneve (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Vagabondsfan (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. Twigletneve (talk) 07:46, 6 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I do not want to be associated with the page that I wrote about the band the Vagabonds, and I do not know how to delete the page either. I feel very foolish for having typed up a page about a band even though it said in the instructions to not do it. Please either delete my username/account or the page. I meant no harm and would really like it to be taken down or my name changed and no longer associated with it. Thank you, Twigletneve

SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 07:48, 6 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

You don't want to be associated with the band article you wrote; but you're requesting a username change to "Vagabondsfan"? Please clarify. —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 07:51, 6 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Twigletneve, the community here is very forgiving. If you decide to continue editing in Wikipedia in good faith, the community will certainly welcome your efforts. I don't see a need for you to change names. Kingturtle (talk) 12:34, 6 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Codycooper → Cody Cooper

Current name: Codycooper (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Cody Cooper (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: OOPS, FORGOT THE EXTRA SPACE, and I cannot create the new account as this one is to similar :(. Codycooper (talk) 23:51, 9 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 23:45, 9 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

It's possible for an administrator or account creator to make that account for you if you wish. You can just go to WP:ACC and follow the instructions there. J.delanoy ^gabs _adds 23:54, 9 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Cody Cooper already exists. Did you have it created? bibliomaniac 1 5 00:29, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Honduras123456789 → Theman123456789

Current name: Honduras123456789 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Theman123456789 (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 like it . Honduras123456789 (talk) 17:31, 9 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done. Standard requests go here. --Deskana, Champion of the Frozen Wastes 21:17, 9 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: I've moved it, just to make things simpler. —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 00:45, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

...And it turns out that Betacommand blocked it in 2007 for having a confusing username. —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 00:47, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Juyin chen → Juyin Chen

Current name: Juyin chen (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Juyin Chen (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

I forgot to capitalize my family name when I created my account. Thanks! Juyin chen (talk) 12:50, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Moved from WP:CHUU. —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 12:52, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Done —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 12:52, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Child.harrow → Tsunamishadow

Current name: Child.harrow (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Tsunamishadow (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 don't want the old name anymore and on many sites I'm known by tsunamishadow. :D tsunamishadow (talk) 12:57, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 13:00, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Done but detached from your unified login. The Rambling Man (talk) 14:42, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

VongolaRecruit → ICollectDust

Current name: VongolaRecruit (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: ICollectDust (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: Whoops,sorry for the period. Will this do? Much easier... don't wanna trouble you guys >.<"VongolaRecruit (talk) 14:43, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 14:45, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done You have very few edits so you can simply register the account name of your choice and continue to edit. The Rambling Man (talk) 14:45, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I do have concerns about the target username, however. "I edit pages" could imply a place of authority, at least to editors unfamiliar with our processes. –Juliancolton | ^Talk 15:03, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Seeing as you've selected another name:

Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? –Juliancolton | ^Talk 15:04, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

As an additional note, was the period (.) in your request intentional? —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 15:06, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Done – some GFDL edits have been made, and it's simple and fast to perform a rename. —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 15:11, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Cipher2006 → Cipher 2009

Current name: Cipher2006 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Cipher 2009 (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: It's not 2006 anymore. Plus I'm doing a little more on the wiki than previously. Cipher ^(Talk) 17:55, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 17:57, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Done bibliomaniac 1 5 18:34, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Lolenelolene → Lolene

Current name: Lolenelolene (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Lolene (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: Confusion over system Lolenelolene (talk) 21:24, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 21:27, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Done You may also want to read WP:COI. bibliomaniac 1 5 21:50, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Xenosagian → Fourthcourse

Current name: Xenosagian (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Fourthcourse (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: Someone got into my email and is messing around with all of my web accounts, and unfortunately, they all have this name. I want to prevent any kind of trouble that will probably arise soon unless my name is changed. Xenosagian (talk) 22:28, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 22:30, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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: I think FunMan17 isn't a really good name myself. I wan't it to change format to a new name. FunMan17 (talk) 22:47, 10 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]