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.

Requests

Engelhart.e → Engelhart

Current name: Engelhart.e (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Engelhart (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: 19:04, 2 June 2013 (UTC)
Reason: tried to register with Engelhart originally, but for some reason this failed. The name does not seem to be taken and there are several very similar names that are accepted. Would like to have the name Engelhart with no suffixes. Thanks for considering the request. Engelhart.e (talk) 19:04, 2 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Engelhart. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 19:10, 2 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Not done ·addshore· ^{talk to me!} 09:48, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Chulbul pandey ab → AB01

Current name: Chulbul pandey ab (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: AB01 (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: 00:35, 3 June 2013 (UTC)
Reason: My original username was just in the "spur of the moment." I would like my actual username to be more apt, as Chulbul pandey ab seems childish. Thanks! Chulbul pandey ab (talk) 00:35, 3 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: There is no global account registered for AB01, however there are 2 unattached accounts on other wikis. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 14:20, 3 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! I don't really understand what that means..would you be able to tell me how to go about getting a global account :) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Chulbul pandey ab (talk • contribs)

You don't really need to know what that means unless you plan to go beyond Wikipedia to other Wikimedia products, however if you wish to do so then take a look at this for information about the 'Unified Login' or 'Global Account' as you put it. MM (Report findings) ^{(Past espionage)} 11:12, 6 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Not done So we don't create any more SUL conflicts. ·addshore· ^{talk to me!} 09:50, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

weddingreceptionbiz → Wedding Reception

Current name: Weddingreceptionbiz (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Wedding Reception (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: 08:24, 3 June 2013 (UTC)
Reason: Weddingreceptionbiz to Wedding Reception. Weddingreceptionbiz (talk) 08:24, 3 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 14:20, 3 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Done. The user "Weddingreceptionbiz" has been renamed to "Wedding Reception". ·addshore· ^{talk to me!} 09:51, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

purposeproductions → ANiaAE

Current name: Purposeproductions (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: ANiaAE (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, 3 June 2013 (UTC)
Reason: In response to this message received from Happysailor: I noticed that the username you have chosen, "Purposeproductions", seems to imply that you are editing on behalf of something other than yourself. While I am not editing on behalf of anyone, I am updating the name to alleviate any confusion. Purposeproductions (talk) 23:29, 3 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 08:40, 4 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Done. The user "Purposeproductions" has been renamed to "ANiaAE". ·addshore· ^{talk to me!} 09:42, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Senate Historical Office → Senate History

Current name: Senate Historical Office (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Senate History (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: 19:55, 6 June 2013 (UTC)
Reason: We understand that our current name, part of our organizational name, is not acceptable, and we wish to change to a more general user name. Thank you. Senate Historical Office (talk) 19:55, 6 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 20:10, 6 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: The name "Senate History" does not seem to fix the problem of being 'part of' the 'organizational name'. ·addshore· ^{talk to me!} 09:40, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

General Accident Insurance → sue winston

Current name: General Accident Insurance (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Sue winston (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: 11:59, 7 June 2013 (UTC)
Reason: no company names allowed so changing to an individual name General Accident Insurance (talk) 11:59, 7 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 12:00, 7 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? ·addshore· ^{talk to me!} 02:56, 8 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Not done per this edit ·addshore· ^{talk to me!} 10:49, 8 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Bijoychakrabarty → BijoyChakrabarty

Current name: Bijoychakrabarty (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: BijoyChakrabarty (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: 07:40, 8 June 2013 (UTC)
Reason: Bijoy Chakrabarty is my name and the capital C will separate my First name and last name. Bijoychakrabarty (talk) 07:40, 8 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 07:50, 8 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Done ·addshore· ^{talk to me!} 09:38, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

WillMiller360 → FallJM

Current name: WillMiller360 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: FallJM (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: 01:05, 9 June 2013 (UTC)
Reason: Privacy WillMiller360 (talk) 01:05, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 01:10, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Done MBisanz ^talk 04:33, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Robintak → 2873qwerton

Current name: Robintak (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: 2873qwerton (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: 01:47, 9 June 2013 (UTC)
Reason: old username contained part of real name Robintak (talk) 01:47, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 01:50, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Done MBisanz ^talk 04:34, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hstalker8 → HS8

Current name: Hstalker8 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: HS8 (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: 03:15, 9 June 2013 (UTC)
Reason: the previous was considered inappropriate Hstalker8 (talk) 03:15, 9 June 2013 (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 already a global account registered for HS8. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 03:20, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Not done see WP:CHUU. ·addshore· ^{talk to me!} 09:34, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Parminderchopra → Parminder Chopra

Current name: Parminderchopra (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Parminder Chopra (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: 04:03, 9 June 2013 (UTC)
Reason: i like to use Parminder Chopra Parminderchopra (talk) 04:03, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 04:10, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Not done, done below. ·addshore· ^{talk to me!} 09:36, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

parminderchopra → ParminderChopra

Current name: Parminderchopra (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: ParminderChopra (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: 04:07, 9 June 2013 (UTC)
Reason: i like ParminderChopra Parminderchopra (talk) 04:07, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 04:10, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Done. The user "Parminderchopra" has been renamed to "ParminderChopra". ·addshore· ^{talk to me!} 09:36, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Prajwal21 → Daydreamer

Current name: Prajwal21 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Daydreamer (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: 08:46, 9 June 2013 (UTC)
Reason: I just want to do away with my actual name. I just decided otherwise. Prajwal ^{Contact me} 08:46, 9 June 2013 (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 Daydreamer, however there are 24 unattached accounts on other wikis. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 08:50, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Not done see WP:CHUU. ·addshore· ^{talk to me!} 09:37, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Bbrezic → SadarMoritz

Current name: Bbrezic (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: SadarMoritz (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: 10:28, 9 June 2013 (UTC)
Reason: I don't want to use my real name in wiki. Bbrezic (talk) 10:28, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 10:30, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Done Maxim_(talk) 13:52, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Aman Kumar Dandotiya → Aman Rocks

Current name: Aman Kumar Dandotiya (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Aman Rocks (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: 12:53, 9 June 2013 (UTC)
Reason: Delete my account Aman Kumar Dandotiya (talk) 12:53, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 13:00, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Done Maxim_(talk) 13:52, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

WilliamTaylorSimpson → IntlWriters

Current name: WilliamTaylorSimpson (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: IntlWriters (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: 15:08, 9 June 2013 (UTC)
Reason: use of personal name has caused issues WilliamTaylorSimpson (talk) 15:08, 9 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]