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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.

Requests

BigBlockEntertainment → Jesse deslauriers

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 19:10, 10 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Could you check with the user to make sure they're aware of the ramifications of real name editing? 28bytes (talk) 19:17, 10 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
[1]. (See also User talk:TParis#Rename.) 28bytes (talk) 03:54, 23 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I don't currently have access to UTRS. Apparently I have to wait for a toolserver admin to get around to approving my account. ···日本穣? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 04:37, 23 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Still waiting for access. Apparently they take forever to process (or at least 2 days). ···日本穣? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 18:00, 25 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: I have access and the user hasn't verified yet that they understand the rename process. UTRS is awaiting their further response. MBisanz talk 02:34, 27 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Can you thwack one of the toolserver admins to get them to approve my access? It's now been 4 days and I haven't heard a peep. ···日本穣? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 05:19, 28 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Done it (approved you, not thwacked myself). Secretlondon (talk) 23:21, 28 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

S1Artspace → ChloeS1Artspace

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 14:20, 17 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Chloe is the first name of the editor; as per the third bullet point of this section of WP:U, I would think that this is okay. NTox · talk 02:38, 24 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: I figured as much. However, they are writing about S1 Artspace, and the username therefore implies they are speaking on behalf of S1 Artspace. ···日本穣? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 18:04, 25 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: A good point. (Left a note for the user). NTox · talk 00:21, 30 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Shegan → skydiver48098

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 19:10, 20 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: Can you confirm that you will not use the new account to edit pages under a conflict of interest, e.g. pages about subjects you may be intimately familiar with? The Rambling Man (talk) 19:52, 20 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Left a note for the user. NTox · talk 00:22, 30 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

CCWebmaster → MLWilliams

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 22:20, 22 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Noom talk stalk 22:33, 22 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Left a note for the user. NTox · talk 17:56, 25 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

sanjayn123 → wkpsanju

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 02:50, 26 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Asked the user if they want this name or the one below. NTox · talk 00:28, 30 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: User was renamed here: [2]. NTox · talk 22:33, 2 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

sanjayn123 → WKPSANJU

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 04:13, 26 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Asked the user if they want this name or the one above. NTox · talk 00:28, 30 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: User was renamed here: [3]. NTox · talk 22:33, 2 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Lyric Theatre (Lexington,KY) → yettayoung2012

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 15:10, 28 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: Are you aware that, whatever username you edit under, you should be cautious in (ideally, avoid) editing pages whose subjects you may have a conflict of interest with, such as a company you own or work for? Pakaran 22:50, 29 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Left a note for the user. NTox · talk 00:29, 30 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Mikeman4510 → MichaelMLong

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 20:31, 28 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Pakaran 22:52, 29 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Left a note for the user. NTox · talk 00:35, 30 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

ODIWAMSapparel → Teress Anthony

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 23:20, 28 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? — Frankie (talk) 15:49, 29 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Left a note for the user. NTox · talk 00:36, 30 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Shelmoneshow → Governement funding benefits the government

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 15:50, 29 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Since this username is over 40 characters, its SUL would pose account creation issues on wikis that have 40 character limits in their title blacklist. Moreover, it hinges on a possible promotional username violation, though an unusual case. NTox · talk 00:40, 30 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

ONGOLLC → AllenMichael11

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 18:31, 29 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? — Frankie (talk) 19:31, 29 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Left a note for the user. NTox · talk 00:50, 30 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Totalhairexperts → adamhetty2012

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 09:50, 30 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Noom talk stalk 14:24, 30 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Left a note for the user. NTox · talk 04:54, 1 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

glassworld → denmanveer

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 13:20, 31 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? TheSpecialUser TSU 13:28, 31 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Left a note for the user. NTox · talk 04:54, 1 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Sir I am aware about the drawbacks and benefits of using a Real name.. :)

so please accept my request. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Glassworld (talk • contribs) 18:15, 3 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Rob Pommer → Cracker

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

TAP Bot 1 → TAP Bot

Robot clerk note: The request was made by Thine Antique Pen, not TAP Bot 1; please login as TAP Bot 1 to request a name change. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 16:32, 3 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Done MBisanz talk 19:29, 3 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Rupeshbhade1991 → rupeshbhade

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 18:10, 3 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Done MBisanz talk 19:29, 3 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

TheTrueAPlus → danielwhite

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