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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.


Uzbekeditor → jafarbeek

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 04:00, 10 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Uzbekeditor:  Renamer note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? ─ The Aafī (talk) 06:02, 10 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done per no response from Uzbekeditor. ···日本穣 · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 22:42, 18 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

ViberEternal → Vanished_user_202133432

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 01:30, 18 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: If this is a request for courtesy vanishing—meaning you intend never to edit the English Wikipedia again—or are you just wanting to abandon this account? Please note that returning after exercising courtesy vanishing may be met with automatic relinking of the new account with the old one. If you are just interested in retiring, an extended vacation, or are considering a clean start in the future, placing {{retired}} on your user and/or talk page(s) and abandoning the account is the better option. @ViberEternal: I ask because your comment makes it sound like you are planning to continue editing under a different username. ···日本穣 · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 22:45, 18 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Vipul02 → XanderChris

@Vipul02, are you aware of the risks mentioned on WP:REALNAME? Please confirm if you still want to use this username as this traces your social media accounts and might have some repercussions. ─ The Aafī (talk) 09:52, 21 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Superdadsuper → AdamSch

@Superdadsuper, Are you aware of this risks concerning using a real name or a closely related name? Please confirm if you still want to change your username. ─ The Aafī (talk) 09:50, 21 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@TheAafi, well if it is discouraged from using one's real name, perhaps you could change by username to Gravada? It does not appear to be taken. I could see how having edits attached to your name may not be the best idea. Superdadsuper (talk) 00:17, 23 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Superdadsuper, you would need to make a new request for that. ─ The Aafī (talk) 03:30, 23 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thpanagos → thpanagos

 Not done @Thpanagos: Due to technical restrictions, usernames cannot start with a lowercase letter. ─ The Aafī (talk) 09:47, 21 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The article monster → madmancan5

 Done Madmancan5. ···日本穣 · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 16:22, 24 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Eklavya111 → KoiRitwikHai

 Done KoiRitwikHai. ···日本穣 · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 16:25, 24 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Mutaealim → EyeKnowWiki

 Not done @Mutaealim: The requested username is too similar to an existing username (there are only capitalization differences). However, that username may be able to be usurped as it has no edits. If you wish to do that, please make your request over here. ···日本穣 · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 16:32, 24 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Ykf74 → Gelaxiz

 Done Gelaxiz. ···日本穣 · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 16:34, 24 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

SanjayRajagopalan → WillWinterman

Bmvopn → BMVopn

Treekangaroosandlions 2 → Cedelmwood

Random shear → randomshear

Superdadsuper → Gravada

CrisDaGato → qwertyuiop238956493u02nfooe

Lovecure → Attorney Cure

Waverfangirl → Waverfan

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