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.


UPD PIO → Mediaserve

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 22:30, 19 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Usernames that are simply names of companies or groups are not permitted. However, usernames are acceptable if they contain a company or group name but are clearly intended to denote an individual person, such as "Mark at WidgetsUSA", "Jack Smith at the XY Foundation", "WidgetFan87", etc. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 03:00, 20 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done No response. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 02:28, 28 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Benjaminhshim → lupab

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Renamer note: Please pick a new name; the username you have requested has already been taken. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 03:28, 22 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done No response. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 03:09, 29 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Mothersbt → ABAFT IT INNOVATIONS

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:30, 22 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer 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. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 16:29, 22 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done No response. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 03:09, 29 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Vaffanculo241 → pizza margherita

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 18:40, 23 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The requested username is too similar to the following usernames: Pizza Margherita, PizzaMargherita, and Pizzamargherita. Please pick a new username. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 18:57, 24 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

MaxSarkoski → MeysamResan

 Clerk note: The requested username "MeysamResan" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU/S instead. AnomieBOT⚡ 19:35, 23 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Moved from WP:CHU/U. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 19:09, 24 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Your only edit to Wikipedia has been vandalism. Please make some constructive contributions before requesting a username change, as renames are not granted to users who are not in good standing. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 19:11, 24 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Ashutosh chandoriya → Ashutosh

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Renamer note: The requested username is already registered. Please pick a new username. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 19:04, 24 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Komodo wiki → Deny

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Renamer note: The requested username is already registered. Please pick a new username. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 12:40, 26 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Andrewsho → CloseToTheEdit

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 04:50, 26 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
@Andrewsho: Can you please explain what you means that you were informed by Wikipedia? I see nothing that indicates that. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 12:45, 26 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
This is odd, around Nov 23rd I got an email from Wikipedia saying I had to change my name because somehow there was someone else with that name. That's when i made the initial request. I can't find the email now so I must have deleted it. It must have been spam. Please disregard the request. Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Andrewsho (talk • contribs) 00:05, 29 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done request withdrawn. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 03:06, 29 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Jsoneng → OITMKTGPH

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 09:30, 26 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Personal usernames that imply shared access, such as "Secretary of the XY Foundation", are not permitted. However, usernames are acceptable if they contain a company or group name but are clearly intended to denote an individual person, such as "Mark at WidgetsUSA", "Jack Smith at the XY Foundation", "WidgetFan87", etc. So please choose another one. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 02:31, 28 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Robert Beckham Mugimba → Robert Mugimba

Robot clerk note: 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. —cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 20:30, 27 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The requested username is already registered. Please pick a new username. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 02:34, 28 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Pycvalade → Pier-Yves C Valade

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:10, 27 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? LinguistunEinsuno (Linguist111) 23:52, 27 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Topups → ImranAhmed

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:30, 28 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The chosen username is too similar to existing usernames: Imran Ahmed, Imran ahmed and Imran.ahmed. Please choose another one. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 03:02, 29 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Orientls → Oriental

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Oriental (primary wiki: ruwiki).—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 16:10, 28 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The requested username is already registered. Please pick a new username. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 03:00, 29 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for letting me know. I was unaware about checking usernames globally and checked only English Wikipedia. Orientls (talk) 06:47, 29 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Pkmtrainerdaniel → Bluevorld33

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 21:50, 28 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Done ‐‐1997kB (talk) 03:04, 29 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Chrisjonzojohns → WelshManChris

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 02:10, 29 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Done ‐‐1997kB (talk) 03:07, 29 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

TheOnlinerj → XMorpher

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 07:50, 29 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
 Done ‐‐1997kB (talk) 08:23, 29 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Dana akba → Dankeepsie

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 12:10, 29 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Clive5den → LumberJack555

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 12:20, 29 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]
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