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Simple username changes

This page hosts simple requests for a username change across the Wikimedia network. Requests are processed by stewards and global renamers.


Instructions
  1. Read Wikipedia:Changing username carefully. You must be aware of and understand all the implications of changing your username. Specifically:
    • Your name will be changed to the new one in the page history of every page you've edited, and in all log entries.
    • Your user pages, account preferences, and edits will be moved to the new name. Please do not create a new account or attempt to move them yourself.
    • Links left by your previous signatures will still point to the old userpage; however, a redirect will be created pointing to your new userpage.
    • Understand that using your real name as your username may put you at risk of harassment.
  2. Read the username policy and ensure your new name does not violate it. Usernames must not:
  3. Check that your new username is not already in use by searching for it on Special:CentralAuth. If the name is registered, even on another Wikimedia project, it is taken.
    If the target name hasn't made any edits to any Wikimedia project, you may request usurpation at meta:Steward requests/Username changes.
  4. Log in with your current username. Requests will not be approved if the requester is not logged in.
  5. Place your request here.
    • Add your desired username after NEW=.
    • Add a reason for the change after REASON=. Requests without a valid reason will not be approved.
    • Do not change anything else.
  6. Select Publish changes.
  7. Check back on this page periodically to answer any inquiries regarding your request. Consider watching the page so you can monitor updates. Requests may be closed if there are unresolved queries.

Requests that do not follow these instructions or that are grossly malformed are subject to removal.

For help 'vanishing' from Wikipedia,
please see courtesy vanishing.


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Completed and rejected requests will automatically be archived into one of the pages below.

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For stewards, global renamers, and clerks

Only stewards and global renamers have the authority to approve or decline requests. Requests are automatically clerked by a bot, but occasionally human intervention is required, particularly for malformed requests. If you would like to help out with clerking, please see Wikipedia:Changing username/Assistance.


Current requests

Add new requests to the bottom of the page.

Duffen → ???

 Clerk note: Do you want the name "Duffen cory" or "Duffen Cory Artist"? —Random832 20:01, 14 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done. WjBscribe 23:37, 18 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Watson Entertainment →

 Clerk note: Please provide a new username Alexfusco5 02:13, 15 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done. WjBscribe 23:37, 18 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Jaredburgin → 6one6

 Clerk note: Which username do you want? Alexfusco5 02:17, 15 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Jaredburgin → 7one7

 Clerk note: Which username do you want? Alexfusco5 02:14, 15 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Pim Sticks → Pim.Sticks

 Clerk note: Was deleted 5 days ago by User:Random832. Are you asking for another username change above? Wizardman 03:55, 16 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: The redirect is deleted. Maybe you have a cached version? Secretlondon (talk) 04:21, 17 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done - no rename being requested. Matter seems resolved. WjBscribe 18:09, 21 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

UP1340 → UPRRNO9914

 Clerk note: Fixed malformed request. Be aware a username change does not reset passwords. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 03:05, 17 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: There is a comment on User:UP1340 that your older brother logged into your account and changed the password. Being renamed won't help you with this. Secretlondon (talk) 04:50, 17 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hector6 → Engineroom

 Clerk note: Your requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. Please choose another name that does not appear on that list Perfect Proposal Speak Out! 18:38, 17 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done - name taken. WjBscribe 18:11, 21 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Kalyan raghu → Kalyan.raghu

 Clerk note: All requests are to be made by the account wanting renaming; this request was made by 203.78.217.176 (talk · contribs). Please sign in to confirm this request. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 18:57, 18 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bhargav4as → BhargavLakkaraju

 Clerk note: What is the reasoning for your request? Cheers, LAX 23:11, 18 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Rpjanaka → Rpjanaka

 Clerk note: The username you have requested to be renamed too is your current username. You will need to clarify what you wish to be renamed too, or remove this request if you change your mind. Thank you. ~ Qst 14:12, 19 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: The user more likely than not wants a lowercase username, Qst, which MediaWiki software can't give as it automatically capitalizes the first letter of a username. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 23:05, 22 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Actually, this user really did type it in uppercase in both fields (the rename user link in the template doesn't do case normalization). Please clarify what you wish to be renamed to. —Random832 08:48, 27 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

PReynolds-Wiki → Digi-cs

 Bureaucrat note: It doesn't seem like you need the names of any accounts changing, just that you are now going to edit using this account "PReynolds-Wiki" - is that right? WjBscribe 19:20, 19 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

AbortionRocksMyWorld → ChocolateChipAbortion

 Not done - blocked. WjBscribe 19:45, 19 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bgalleg → Cumanche

 Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. Qst 18:47, 20 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done - name taken. WjBscribe 18:03, 21 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

FAMS → FAMS43

Youth gainst Drug Abuse → Youth Against Drug Abuse

Chipper1990 → Chipper1990

 Clerk note: Both names are the same MediaWiki software automatically capitallizes the first letter of your username Alexfusco5 22:54, 22 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

YouWiki → ☯µWiki☯

 Clerk note: I think that the symbols are there because UWiki is taken Alexfusco5 23:14, 23 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Is there a problem with writing those symbols? (for example cannot support unicode?). --☯µWiki☯ Talk / Contributions (YouWiki) 00:10, 24 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: I don't know for sure but I would assume that it is not a problem Alexfusco5 00:32, 24 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Unless there's a strong reason to use those characters, I'd advise against it since it's not possible for most people to type these, which makes it harder to contact you on the wiki. Angela. 07:07, 25 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: A redirect can be made from YouWiki, and I see they have done this already with their user page, haven't checked the user talk though. -- Ryan Taylor 08:37, 25 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Eshanks5 → (long username)

 Clerk note: The user account policy prohibits usernames from being promotional or matching the name of an organisation/company. Your requested username appears to be the name of a school, so this rename may not be performed. Qst 17:59, 23 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done. This username implies you're representing the university. Wikipedia accounts are only for individuals, not organizations, companies, or institutions. Angela. 07:07, 25 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Dewarw → Btline

LRTNow → Palms Dweller

 Clerk note: Requests must be made while logged into the account, this request was made by 156.3.74.99. Also, please provide a reason. -- Ryan Taylor 10:37, 24 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Dust Rider → Terra

I've placed the request, however i wouldn't want to loose all of the contributions and mainspace edit's which i've made. →Dust Rider 13:55, 24 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Usurpations are just renames when the target is taken but has not been used. You'll always keep your contributions through rename or usurpation. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 18:15, 24 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Aloysiushs → aloysiushs

 Clerk note: Fixed malformed request and removed duplicate request. All usernames have their first letters capitalised due to MediaWiki software restrictions. -- Ryan Taylor 10:34, 24 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done. Aloysiushs and aloysiushs are the same name since the initial letter of a username is also capitalised on this wiki. Angela. 07:07, 25 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Dust Rider → Sand Rider

Very well, i place a request on that section. →Dust Rider 18:11, 24 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Fallthecrown → Heartandsoul8008

Pam Golding Property Group → Saschski

 Clerk note: Be aware that a username change will not completely mask a conflict of interests; you will also have to stop editing about PGPG. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 01:49, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Paul Bowler → PaulB

David Senek → David Šenek

Jmogh69 → Truth69

Ludus1988 → Lo Scaligero

Slowemotion → Eddy_lucien

 Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account, this request was made by 84.217.118.218. Also, please provide a reason. -- Ryan Taylor 22:04, 25 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Suction Testicle Man → Suction Man

Healthsphere → Swb

Schroedervivas → Eric Schroeder Vivas

Adam Dinan → AC+79 3888

Inhuman14 → ScaldingHotSoup

 Clerk note: If the password cracked was similar to your Wikipedia password, I would suggest changing it once you're renamed to keep this account from being compromised. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 01:44, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Priscilla-anne → Priscilla-Anne

Thetrue → The True

Aburesz → Arion 3x3

  • Current name: Aburesz (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
  • Requested name: Arion 3x3 (other projects?) (rename user)
  • Reason: When I first registered 15 months ago, I thought that the username I was providing was to be private and used only to log in. I had planned to use "Arion" as the name that would show up when posting or editing. When I found out that this was not the case, I went to "my preferences" and chose a "Signature" preference. However, with my userpage and my edits showing "Aburesz" and my posts showing "Arion 3x3", this has led some to question why this is so (as recently as today). Arion 3x3 (talk) 03:55, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Danielclawson2004 → Lord Daniel Clawson

 Clerk note: Fixed malformed request, but user has no edits outside the renaming process. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 19:15, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]


Armenianmatch → Hyelitedit

 Clerk note: Please provide a reason. -- Ryan Taylor 08:59, 27 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ninjurai Productions → HeroofDark

 Clerk note: A rename will not mask conflicts-of-interests. You would also have to stop editing about Ninjurai Productions. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 19:22, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Markcoatsworth → Mark Coatsworth

Username disallowed → Ger-man

 Clerk note: Was username blocked. See block log Alexfusco5 21:24, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]


Amylessman → All578

Cool Prizes Inc. → Untraceable2U


JMBPromotions → JMBryant

Someone posted that I needed to change my name, true it was my company name, but it is the same one I use everywhere.

I didn't know how to reply to the person who posted on my page, so I thought I'd just change the silly name.

Xanimeshadowx → XanimeshadowX

Rac fleming → RFleming

RFleming → Racfleming