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.

tvtess → WikiChecker

Current name: Tvtess (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: WikiChecker (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
Datestamp: 20:55, 11 January 2012 (UTC)
Reason: current username reveals my email address, which I would like to keep private checker 20:55, 11 January 2012 (UTC)

Robot clerk note: There is no global account registered for WikiChecker, however there are 2 unattached accounts on other wikis. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 21:10, 11 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

There used to be a program called WikiChecker, I believe, which makes me hesitant here. MBisanz ^talk 04:05, 17 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: It's a bit hit and miss (what is currently there claims to be a beta and pages often 403s), but there still is. The French version is pretty consistent. WilliamH (talk) 17:44, 17 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: The username appears to be promotional. Use of a company, organization, group, website, or product name as a username is prohibited by the username policy. Please choose another name. In view of the above. -- Pak aran 17:58, 19 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Not done per Pakaran. MBisanz ^talk 09:33, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Afrokhalid → Eyecomms

Current name: Afrokhalid (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Eyecomms (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
Datestamp: 10:57, 19 January 2012 (UTC)
Reason: Using that name on other places and current is inappropriate Afrokhalid (talk) 10:57, 19 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 11:10, 19 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: The username appears to be promotional. Use of a company, organization, group, website, or product name as a username is prohibited by the username policy. Please choose another name. Per this edit. WilliamH (talk) 12:47, 19 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Irokaramea → Hauauru Rae

Current name: Irokaramea (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Hauauru Rae (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
Datestamp: 13:28, 19 January 2012 (UTC)
Reason: To have my real name associated with my future changes to Wikipedia. Irokaramea (talk) 13:28, 19 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 13:30, 19 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? WilliamH (talk) 13:33, 19 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

amoniasqund → Ind Mansaquo

Current name: Amoniasqund (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Ind Mansaquo (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
Datestamp: 09:14, 20 January 2012 (UTC)
Reason: Personal reasons Amoniasqund (talk) 09:14, 20 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 09:20, 20 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note:: Are you aware that you will have to request renaming on other wikis, for example commons where you have recently edited, in order to reunite your login? -- Pak aran 00:39, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

OKelly → Jarl

Current name: OKelly (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Jarl (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
Datestamp: 09:56, 21 January 2012 (UTC)
Reason: Prefer the name Jarl OKelly (talk) 09:56, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. Please choose another name that does not appear on that list.
There is no global account registered for Jarl, however there are 8 unattached accounts on other wikis. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 10:10, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Not done Already in use. MBisanz ^talk 18:55, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Jacobsmithgatyahoodotcom → jacobsmithg

Current name: Jacobsmithgatyahoodotcom (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Jacobsmithg (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
Datestamp: 13:25, 21 January 2012 (UTC)
Reason: user name see talk page of me Jacobsmithgatyahoodotcom (talk) 13:25, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 13:30, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: User is comfortable with using his real name. WilliamH (talk) 13:41, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Following closer examination, I've blocked Jacobsmithgatyahoodotcom as a sockpuppet of User:Jake.edu and reminded him that he must appeal his block on his main account. WilliamH (talk) 14:01, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Not done promotional and blocked. MBisanz ^talk 19:02, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Forbesmusic → Forbes Music

Current name: Forbesmusic (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Forbes Music (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
Datestamp: 14:16, 21 January 2012 (UTC)
Reason: So sorry, did not realize I could use spaces for precision of name, and is too similiar to original username to create a second account Forbesmusic (talk) 14:16, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 14:20, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: The username appears to be promotional. Use of a company, organization, group, website, or product name as a username is prohibited by the username policy. Please choose another name. WilliamH (talk) 14:26, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Per William. MBisanz ^talk 15:27, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

missacejay → 1883939ryan

Current name: Missacejay (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: 1883939ryan (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
Datestamp: 19:51, 21 January 2012 (UTC)
Reason: RTV Missacejay (talk) 19:51, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 20:10, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Vijaypadiyar → VijayPadiyar

Current name: Vijaypadiyar (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: VijayPadiyar (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
Datestamp: 20:30, 21 January 2012 (UTC)
Reason: Capitalize surname initial Vijay Padiyar 20:30, 21 January 2012 (UTC)

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 20:40, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Guitarstar17 → Blue Charm Records

Current name: Guitarstar17 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Blue Charm Records (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
Datestamp: 21:23, 21 January 2012 (UTC)
Reason: Record Label Artist Bio. Blue Charm Records 21:23, 21 January 2012 (UTC)

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Blue Charm Records. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 21:30, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Not done No company names. MBisanz ^talk 16:21, 22 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Madam Fatale → Madam Fatal

Current name: Madam Fatale (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Madam Fatal (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
Datestamp: 22:03, 21 January 2012 (UTC)
Reason: Spelled it wrong when I first created it Madam Fatale (talk) 22:03, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 22:10, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Done MBisanz ^talk 16:29, 22 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

OKelly → Huskarl

Current name: OKelly (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Huskarl (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
Datestamp: 23:17, 21 January 2012 (UTC)
Reason: Prefer the name Huskarl OKelly (talk) 23:17, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. Please choose another name that does not appear on that list.
There is no global account registered for Huskarl, however there are 5 unattached accounts on other wikis. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 23:20, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: User has since filed an usurp request. WilliamH (talk) 01:10, 22 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Not done per William. MBisanz ^talk 16:30, 22 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

OKelly → Ulfsark

Current name: OKelly (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Ulfsark (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
Datestamp: 23:29, 21 January 2012 (UTC)
Reason: Prefer Ulfsark OKelly (talk) 23:29, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. Please choose another name that does not appear on that list.
There is no global account registered for Ulfsark, however there are 4 unattached accounts on other wikis. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 23:30, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: User has since filed an usurp request. WilliamH (talk) 01:10, 22 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Per William. MBisanz ^talk 16:31, 22 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

OKelly → Uhlan

Current name: OKelly (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Uhlan (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
Datestamp: 23:40, 21 January 2012 (UTC)
Reason: Prefer Uhlan OKelly (talk) 23:40, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to.
There is no global account registered for Uhlan, however there are 5 unattached accounts on other wikis. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 23:50, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Already in use. MBisanz ^talk 15:40, 22 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

kconectstory → kconnect story

Current name: Kconectstory (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Kconnect story (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
Datestamp: 10:15, 22 January 2012 (UTC)
Reason: official Kconnectstory (talk) 10:15, 22 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: The request was made by Kconnectstory, not Kconectstory; please login as Kconectstory to request a name change. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 10:20, 22 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Malformed request; group account too (diff). WilliamH (talk) 13:33, 22 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

tvtess → WikiChecker

Afrokhalid → Eyecomms

Irokaramea → Hauauru Rae

amoniasqund → Ind Mansaquo

OKelly → Jarl

Jacobsmithgatyahoodotcom → jacobsmithg

Forbesmusic → Forbes Music

missacejay → 1883939ryan

Vijaypadiyar → VijayPadiyar

Guitarstar17 → Blue Charm Records

Madam Fatale → Madam Fatal

OKelly → Huskarl

OKelly → Ulfsark

OKelly → Uhlan

kconectstory → kconnect story

Mudit mady → Mudit Agarwal

Scorpion prinz → Namayan

Abhinobroy → Abhinob Roy

Chrisloader → christopherthomas