Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

For stewards, global renamers, and clerks
	Notice to renamers Please remember to check Special:CentralAuth to see if an account is subject to blocks on another project before renaming.; Please install User:Enterprisey/rename-reason-fixer to auto populate permalink for rename reason.; For a list of response templates, see Template:CHU/doc.;

Archived requests
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Simple username changes

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

Instructions

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.
Read the username policy and ensure your new name does not violate it. Usernames must not:
- be inappropriate, profane, or offensive
- contain libelous, contentious, or non-public information
- be misleading by impersonating other users or implying that you have authority
- be the name of a company, organization, group; or imply that the account is shared with multiple people
- contain emoji, emoticons, or non-language symbols
- contain the # < > [ ] | { } / @ : = characters, among other restrictions
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.
Log in with your current username. Requests will not be approved if the requester is not logged in.
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.
Select Publish changes.
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.

Current requests

Please note that renaming users puts a large load on the database. Please do not request a rename unless it is necessary. If you have only a few edits, see the alternatives above.

You must use the form shown in the gray box below. If you do not do this, your request will be ignored. Don't forget to sign your name with four tildes, as indicated.

=== MyOldUsername → MyNewUsername ===
* Current name: MyOldUsername
* Requested name: MyNewUsername
* Reason: MyVeryConvincingReason. Thank you. ~~~~

Check this page periodically to see whether a bureaucrat has fulfilled your request or whether additional information is required. If the request has been fulfilled, read the "Once fulfilled" section for further instructions; of particular importance is the renaming of your userpages to reflect the name change.

Add new requests to the bottom of the page.

The Moneycruncher → The Key

Current name: The Moneycruncher
Requested name: The Key
Reason: My username.

If my name is changed, post it on my talk page.

I'm afraid that's too close to User:DaBomb, and we also have User:Da bomb and User:Dabomb. Maybe you could pick a more distinctive username? Thanks, Redux 16:46, 11 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

User:The Key already exists. Unless you registered the name, you'll have to choose an alternative. Warofdreams talk 10:56, 17 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Marika Herskovic → Salmon1

Current name: Marika Herskovic
Requested name:Salmon1
Reason: I signed up for Marika Herskovic not realizing that I'll loose my privacy.

I created The new account User name:Salmon1 and signature:Salmon1. The acount Marika Herskovic had been closed. Now I have to move to the new account. Thank you for your help. Salmon1 69.125.246.230 13:56, 9 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

As explained in the instructions above, all requests must be made from the account that is to be renamed. Please log on to the relevant account and confirm your request. Requests posted from IP addresses (anonymous) are not fulfilled. Redux 16:47, 9 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Not done - no response. Warofdreams talk 10:57, 17 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Mjerry → AdrienChen

Current name: Mjerry
Requested name: AdrienChen
Reason: To be consistent with my name on french and chinese Wikipedias. And I always forget this old name. I have few edits in english wiki. hope changing this name not very difficult. Thank you. Adrien Chen 06:24, 14 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Not done - you have very few edits and can simply create an account in the new name. Warofdreams talk 14:36, 14 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I've created the new account. Will the old one be deleted? AdrienChen 03:36, 15 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

No, it won't be deleted - if you simply redirect your userpages, it should be perfectly clear. Warofdreams talk 10:58, 17 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Missy Higgins → Caroona

Current name: Missy Higgins
Requested name: Caroona
Reason: unblock-un
Notes: Account just created by the same user, but no edits yet. -- Netsnipe ► 20:15, 15 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Warofdreams talk 01:59, 19 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Gsmith1of2 → Onegoftwo

Current name: Gsmith1of2
Requested name: Onegoftwo
Reason: Please refer to my original sign up info and you will see the reason (password). I need my user name to be unique but would like to keep the account. It was an oversight on my part. The first user name I chose was already taken and when I typed a new one I typed the wrong thing. Sorry for the confusion. Help? Thanks. Gsmith1of2 20:24, 15 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not quite sure what the reason is; could you explain? Unless there's a pressing need for you to make this username less visible, I'd suggest simply creating an account in the new name, as you have very few edits. Warofdreams talk 02:07, 19 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

********** -> TenStars

Current name: **********
Requested name: TenStars
Reason: My old username was blocked, this name change was approved by User:Redvers on my talk page, and I have over 50 edits. Thank you. ********** 00:00, 16 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Warofdreams talk 02:08, 19 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

RichBerry → LittleOldMe

Current name: RichBerry
Requested name: LittleOldMe
Reason: As you can see, I have attempted moving my name. This has sort of worked, but I now have two user names (because I created a new one). I did not know that this user name change request was available (and I did not think to ask). So, would it be possible to move all my old logs to LittleOldMe and remove my old account. I wanted more privacy than my old name allowed.

Thank you. LittleOldMe 14:56, 16 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Confirmation that I am in control of account RichBerry. Thanks RichBerry 14:58, 16 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Fixed nom (Current name was LittleOldMe instead of RichBerry) Tizio, Caio, Sempronio 16:28, 16 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Warofdreams talk 02:13, 19 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Ridethefire3211 → WarEagleTH

Current name: Ridethefire3211
Requested name: WarEagleTH
Reason: I like to spend my time making relevant and helpful edits to Wikipedia, and I don't like carrying around a username I made in 10th grade; I'd rather have something more applicable to the present, and a bit more mature. Thank you. Ridethefire3211 16:59, 16 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Warofdreams talk 02:18, 19 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

WikiTruth → ColbeagleTheEagle

Current name: WikiTruth
Requested name: ColbeagleTheEagle
Reason: I made this username several weeks before the Wikitruth saga, but it appears I have been affiliated with them. I am not, though I was banned previously because of my name alone. As such, I would like my name to be changed as to avoid being banned again, as well as to follow the advice of moderators. Thank you. WikiTruth 23:25, 16 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Warofdreams talk 02:20, 19 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Splashprince → RaraTheAppleJuggler

Current name: Splashprince
Requested name: RaraTheAppleJuggler
Reason: The unexpected popularity of this ID has resulted in unwanted attention which has oftentimes been distressing. Thank you very muchos. Splashprince 10:30, 17 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Warofdreams talk 02:23, 19 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Bticho → BHT

Current name: Bticho
Requested name: BHT
Reason: Wish more privacy, please

Thanks Bticho 02:46, 18 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Like I said a few weeks ago, you'll have to confirm by signing in with the User:BHT account and replying, to confirm you have control of that account. Warofdreams talk 12:59, 18 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

ΚέκρωΨ → ΜΑΝΗ

Current name: ΚέκρωΨ
Requested name: MANH
Reason: I was blocked for having a username in Greek script, and my request to Latinise it to Kékrōps was rejected by one administrator and ignored by the rest. The administrator who rejected the Latin version did so on the basis of the existence of diacritics, even though Wikipedia:Username does not explicitly proscribe them. Is there an official WP policy on the issue? Thank you.ΚέκρωΨ 07:07, 18 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

[email protected] → Sincerity

Current name: [email protected]
Requested name: Sincerity
Reason: Name change recommended by wikipedia. Thank you.

There is already a User:Sincerity. Unless you created that account, you will have to choose a different name. Warofdreams talk 02:00, 19 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Scorpius Rising → Scorpius rising

Current name: Scorpius Rising
Requested name: Scorpius rising
Reason: New user. I did typo when I created name; last word needs to be lowercase, like signature. Accept my apologies for the additional work needed due to my mistake. Thank you. Scorpius r i s i n g 15:00, 18 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Not done - you have very few edits and can simply create a new account in the new name. Warofdreams talk 02:15, 19 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

OlivierJaquemet → Olivier Jaquemet

Current name: OlivierJaquemet
Requested name: Olivier Jaquemet
Reason: I didn't know I could use a space in my name when signing up. Accept my apologies for the additionnal work needed due to my mistake. Thank you. OlivierJaquemet 15:20, 18 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

~~{{not done}}~~ - you have very few edits and can simply create an account in the new name. Warofdreams talk 18:04, 18 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, that's fine for me, thanks for the quick answer! But I have just tried to create a new account using my requested username, Olivier Jaquemet, and I get the following error The name "Olivier Jaquemet" is too similar to the existing account "OlivierJaquemet". Please choose another name.. Do I have to remove this section from this page to be able to use the new username ? --OlivierJaquemet 18:53, 18 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Ah, in that case, I've

Done your rename. Warofdreams talk 02:09, 19 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Lzb → Illicium

Current name: Lzb
Requested name: Illicium
Reason: To be more consistent with usernames on other websites. Thanks a lot. Lzb 17:50, 18 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Wikikob → ProductBox

Current name: Wikikob
Requested name: ProductBox
Reason: Am going to make lots of edits to Product Management and related articles and would like a name that reflects my interest in product management. Thank you. Wikikob 20:28, 18 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Not done - you have few edits and can simply create a new account in the new name. Warofdreams talk 02:16, 19 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Système → Rhizome

Current name: Système
Requested name: Rhizome
Reason: This is my fr.wikipedia username. "Rhizome" user name already seems to exist but it doesn't seem to have contributions. Thank you. Système 21:47, 18 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

User:Rhizome already exists, so unless you created that account, I'd suggest waiting for the single log-in to solve this for you. Warofdreams talk 02:03, 19 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

D e l t i c → PoshFan

Current name: D e l t i c
Requested name: PoshFan
Reason: I have received unwelcome attention (outside Wikipedia) as a result of some postings on contentious subjects. I would much prefer to adopt a name I am not associated with elsewhere on the net. Thank you. D e l t i c 22:55, 18 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]