Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

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Changing username/Simple
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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:

  1. Read this page first. You must be aware of, and understand, all of that information before requesting a username change
  2. 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.
  3. Do not create an account under the new name or move/redirect your userpages. We'll do that for you.
  4. Log in with your present username in order to place your request. Renames will not be approved if the requester is not logged in.
  5. 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=
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.



ContribWiki82 → GrayLion

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 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. Omni Flames (talk) 21:48, 24 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Suggest marking as "not done" as the user has made another request below. Omni Flames (talk) 08:31, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Renamed to "TheGrayLion" instead. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 12:50, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

DatNuttyWikipedian → Gary "Roach" Sanderson

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 22:00, 24 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
@DatNuttyWikipedian: I know you've been waiting to be renamed for well over a month now, but I just noticed you apparently have a sockpuppet account, DatNuttyKid. Please ensure you review the policy on having multiple accounts and that you link the two accounts. Also make sure that the details are appropriately updated when you are renamed. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 22:02, 24 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
I heard of that one, but mine is similar to that, im changing it to avoid confusion. It's a different person contact a Checkuser to see if im telling the truth. DatNuttyWikipedian (talk) 23:37, 24 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Done —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 12:50, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

ContribWiki82 → TheGrayLion

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:10, 24 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Done —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 12:50, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Testing12311 → testing123112

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 03:20, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Please provide a reason for renaming. Omni Flames (talk) 08:33, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

KEN Greenbook → thegreenspokeperson

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 13:40, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
I told this user (via ORTS) that the new username is OK. The "KEN" part of the previous name was problematic, because it represented Draft:Ken Holdings. Vanjagenije (talk) 13:50, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
 Done —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 16:21, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Omermanhaimer → Omerman123

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 22:10, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
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