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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.

I have a great knowledge → GK man

Current name: I have a great knowledge (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: GK man (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: 15:33, 9 December 2024 (UTC)
Reason: The name that I have right now is too long and confusing for me to type as I have big fingers. I have a great knowledge (talk) 15:33, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 15:40, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@I have a great knowledge: Unfortunately your chosen new username is too similar to an existing username, "Gk man". You may like to choose another one. JBW (talk) 00:27, 11 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hhgg1111 → 9785

Current name: Hhgg1111 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: 9785 (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: 14:41, 10 December 2024 (UTC)
Reason: a new change Hhgg1111 (talk) 14:41, 10 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 14:50, 10 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: Please provide a reason for renaming. JBW (talk) 00:21, 11 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: Hhgg1111, the software will not allow an all-numeric username. Please choose another username. Cabayi (talk) 11:58, 11 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done For the archiving bot. - FlightTime (open channel) 14:45, 13 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

360 Ai meme → HurricaneSonic

Current name: 360 Ai meme (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: HurricaneSonic (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: 08:06, 12 December 2024 (UTC)
Reason: This is how i changed 360 Ai meme to HurricaneSonic username. 360 Ai meme (talk) 08:06, 12 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 08:10, 12 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: Please provide a reason for renaming. - FlightTime (open channel) 14:47, 13 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Funny Corn → wiki_gremlin

Current name: Funny Corn (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Wiki_gremlin (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: 00:10, 13 December 2024 (UTC)
Reason: feel like this username better represents me. Funny Corn (talk) 00:10, 13 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 00:20, 13 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Sotrak13 → SastreDigital

Current name: Sotrak13 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: SastreDigital (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: 16:44, 13 December 2024 (UTC)
Reason: privacy Sotrak13 (talk) 16:44, 13 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 16:50, 13 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done This is your only edit, your account is 4.5 years old. You can re-request after you actually contribute to the project. - FlightTime (open channel) 17:56, 13 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Just Step Sideways → Beeblebrox

Current name: Just Step Sideways (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Beeblebrox (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: 21:01, 13 December 2024 (UTC)
Reason: Buyer's remorse. I'd like my old name back please. Thanks. Just Step Sideways ^{from this world ..... today} 21:01, 13 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: There is no global account registered for Beeblebrox, however there is 1 unattached account on another wiki.—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 21:10, 13 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Just Step Sideways:I tried to create and override everything, I keep getting this "This user has more than 100,000 edits. Please confirm that you are sure that you want to rename this user and that a system administrator is available to monitor this rename" sorry, It won't let me get passed the warring. Looks like a Steward might have to do it. - FlightTime (open channel) 09:05, 14 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Done The issue is that there was a local account on Wikitech preventing the rename. Per request on the stewards' noticeboard I renamed that account, and renamed Just Step Sideways to Beeblebrox. EPIC (talk) 09:55, 14 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Jko225 → eifnjfl

Current name: Jko225 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Eifnjfl (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: 10:05, 14 December 2024 (UTC)
Reason: anonymize Jko225 (talk) 10:05, 14 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 10:10, 14 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]