Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

Changing username/Simple

This page is a forum in which users can request, and global renamers (including stewards) can consider and carry out, requests to rename accounts to usernames that are not yet taken on any Wikimedia project. While global renamers carry out renames, other users (including bots) help by "clerking" the mechanics of this process. If you wish to help as a clerk, please read the linked page carefully.

Instructions

For help 'vanishing' from Wikipedia, please see courtesy vanishing.

Once you have decided on the name you would like:

Read this page first. You must be aware of, and understand, all of that information before requesting a username change
Check to make sure this username is not already in use. Do this by searching for the name here. If the name appears in the results, even if on another Wikimedia project, it is taken.
Do not create an account under the new name or move/redirect your userpages. We'll do that for you.
Log in with your present username in order to place your request. Renames will not be approved if the requester is not logged in.
Click here to place your request.
- Add your desired username after NEW=
- Add a reason for the change after REASON=
- Do not change anything after CURRENT=
Make sure that you have spelt your desired name correctly, including capitalization and spacing. Save the page. If your request is submitted malformed, please remedy it according to this page.
Check back on this page periodically to answer any questions that may arise regarding your request. Please be patient. It may take a few days for your request to be completed. If you do not answer any questions, your request may be declined due to no response.
Once your request has been completed, please do not remove or change your request. It will be archived automatically by a bot.

Requests that do not adhere to these instructions or that are grossly malformed are subject to removal.

Important Notes After you are renamed...

Due to technical limitations, usernames may not start with a lowercase letter. However, you may use the template {{lowercase title}} on your user and user talk pages, and change your signature to reflect your preference.
Underscores and spaces are considered identical by the MediaWiki software.
Use of a company, organization, group, website, or product name as a username is prohibited by the username policy.
Please understand the implications of using your real name before requesting a name change to it.

... your name will be changed to the new one in the page history of every page you've edited.
... your userpage and any subpages will be moved to the new name automatically. Please do not attempt to move them yourself.
... links left by your previous signatures will still point to the old userpage; however, a redirect will be left behind to your new userpage.
... your request will be automatically moved to the archives in the interest of transparency.

Nidasqy → Nidanaushad

Current name: Nidasqy (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Nidanaushad (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
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 12:37, 19 October 2015 (UTC)
Reason: Want to have my complete name in the username nidenaushad 12:37, 19 October 2015 (UTC)

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 12:40, 19 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

On hold until discussion at Wikipedia:Conflict_of_interest/Noticeboard#YourStory.com has been resolved. --I am k6ka ^{Talk to me!} _{See what I have done} 16:48, 19 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Avallieres → Vallieres

Current name: Avallieres (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Vallieres (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
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 13:50, 28 October 2015 (UTC)
Reason: I was sure I already had a username and tried to reset it. Seems I just registered with what I assumed was my old name. Please change it to Vallieres. Avallieres (talk) 13:50, 28 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Vallieres (primary wiki: commonswiki).—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 14:00, 28 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: The requested username is already registered, see Special:CentralAuth/Vallieres. Please pick a new name. --I am k6ka ^{Talk to me!} _{See what I have done} 14:44, 28 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thkim1011 → tesinglol4

Current name: Thkim1011 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Tesinglol4 (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
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 00:31, 30 October 2015 (UTC)
Reason: abandoning account Thkim1011 (talk) 00:31, 30 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 00:40, 30 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Thkim1011: This request is your only edit to Wikimedia. To abandon your account, simply stop using it. You may also scramble your password to a random string of characters that will be impossible to remember. A rename isn't necessary here. --I am k6ka ^{Talk to me!} _{See what I have done} 02:06, 30 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Not done per above. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 01:08, 3 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Penn State IME → Wertz at Penn State IME

Current name: Penn State IME (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Wertz PennStateIME (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
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 21:52, 2 November 2015 (UTC)
Reason: Change from company name Penn State IME (talk) 21:52, 2 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 22:00, 2 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Penn State IME: The new username may not be specific enough to indicate that it belongs to an individual. May I suggest "Wertz at PennStateIME"? Please advise. --I am k6ka ^{Talk to me!} _{See what I have done} 22:03, 2 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: I don't see how removing spaces from part of the name makes it any more specific. I don't see a problem with this one. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 01:07, 3 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Nihonjoe: My concern wasn't about the spaces (although it would seem the requester modified their request, hence the possible confusion), but rather about the username being clear that it represents an individual. "John at Example Industries" is more preferable compared to, say, "John Example Industries". --I am k6ka ^{Talk to me!} _{See what I have done} 02:44, 3 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, they changed the one link without changing the header. No problem. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 04:43, 3 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

U.bresolin → i.bresolin

Current name: U.bresolin (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: I.bresolin (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
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 00:59, 3 November 2015 (UTC)
Reason: a change of the first letter of my username for privacy reasons. It is the initial of my second name. Thank you U.bresolin (talk) 00:59, 3 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 01:00, 3 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Done ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 01:06, 3 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Electrogestapo → Rocketred

Current name: Electrogestapo (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Rocketred (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
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 01:18, 3 November 2015 (UTC)
Reason: Original user name was blocked because it contains the word "gestapo". Electrogestapo (talk) 01:18, 3 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 01:20, 3 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Done --I am k6ka ^{Talk to me!} _{See what I have done} 02:49, 3 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Martvefun → Mart-e

Current name: Martvefun (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Mart-e (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
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 08:31, 3 November 2015 (UTC)
Reason: Global pseudo used on other websites, own domain name mart-e.be Martvefun (talk) 08:31, 3 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 08:40, 3 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]