Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

For stewards, global renamers, and clerks
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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.

AlexanderSebastian Editor → AlexSebastian_Wiki

Current name: AlexanderSebastian Editor (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: AlexSebastian_Wiki (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 19:54, 26 May 2025 (UTC)
Reason: I would like to change my username to comply with Wikipedia's username policy. My current name includes the word Editor, which may be interpreted as implying an official role. The new username, AlexSebastian_Wiki, reflects my identity without implying any authority. Thank you. AlexanderSebastian Editor (talk) 19:54, 26 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 20:00, 26 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Since AlexanderSebastian Editor (talk · contribs) has made little or no edits, other than this rename request, you may as well just abandon this account and create a new one. - FlightTime (open channel) 20:15, 26 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Media Mender → The Fiction Fan

Current name: Media Mender (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: The Fiction Fan (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason = I would like to change my username to better reflect my current identity/interests. Thank you. Media Mender 📬✍🏻 12:27, 30 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 12:30, 30 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not done_Media Mender Accounts on an active block cannot be renamed, resolve the block and re-request. Cheers, - FlightTime (open channel) 01:08, 31 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@FlightTime But my account was renamed on an active block before. Media Mender 📬✍🏻 04:35, 31 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Media Mender: Well, That wasn't me and it won't happen here. Just resolve the block issue and re-request a change. - FlightTime (open channel) 14:21, 31 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@FlightTime I can't request unblock because my talk page access is revoked on Hindi Wikipedia. I'm not trying to evade the block, I just want a rename for personal reasons. Is there any other way I can proceed? Media Mender 📬✍🏻 15:59, 31 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Media Mender: Yes, you can make an email unblock request by following the instructions at WP:UTRS. - FlightTime (open channel) 17:36, 31 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I think J ansari mistakenly approved the previous request. @J ansari, I hope you will be cautious when reviewing requests from blocked users in the future. – DreamRimmer ■ 04:34, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Actually my account was renamed twice on an active block by different admins. Media Mender 📬✍🏻 06:40, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: There's another issue, you need to pick a name and stay with it, renames are not like socks you change when ever you want. - FlightTime (open channel) 13:27, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

According to Wikipedia:Changing username, there is no stated limit on how many times a user can be renamed. Moreover, I have applied for an unblock through Wikipedia:Unblock Ticket Request System as you suggested. Media Mender 📬✍🏻 14:57, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@DreamRimmer, Yes did it I'm responsible as volunteer and human but I will try best ahead. Thankyou! J. Ansari Talk 17:23, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@J ansari: No problem, we all make mistakes, but I hope you will review future requests carefully. Have a great day. – DreamRimmer ■ 17:28, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Daniel Sadaka → OASIS Wallet

Current name: Daniel Sadaka (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: OASIS Wallet (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 09:51, 31 May 2025 (UTC)
Reason: Undisclosed Daniel Sadaka (talk) 09:51, 31 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 10:00, 31 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: Please provide a reason for renaming. - FlightTime (open channel) 14:33, 31 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Looks promotional to me. Go D. Usopp (talk) 14:59, 31 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not done promotional username. Please choose a different username. – DreamRimmer ■ 11:35, 2 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Me too. DrinksOrCoffee (talk)

Still-Can't-Believe-It's-Not-Butter → Butters-the-Biscuit

Current name: Still-Can't-Believe-It's-Not-Butter (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Butters-the-Biscuit (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 23:30, 31 May 2025 (UTC)
Reason: The bot said there was an error in my last request. I'm not sure what happened (I'm pretty sure I filed my request correctly), but it seems I have to redo it. Still-Can't-Believe-It's-Not-Butter (talk) 23:30, 31 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: The request was made by [[User:Still-Can't-Believe-It's-Not-Butter|]], not Still-Can't-Believe-It's-Not-Butter; please login as Still-Can't-Believe-It's-Not-Butter to request a name change.—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 23:40, 31 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not done superseded below. – DreamRimmer ■ 11:33, 2 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Tristanvb1996 → trev1995alp

Current name: Tristanvb1996 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Trev1995alp (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 23:42, 31 May 2025 (UTC)
Reason: Change of name Tristanvb1996 (talk) 23:42, 31 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: Please provide a reason for renaming. - FlightTime (open channel) 23:45, 31 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Still-Can't-Believe-It's-Not-Butter → Butters-the-Biscuit

Current name: Still-Can't-Believe-It's-Not-Butter (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Butters-the-Biscuit (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 00:05, 2 June 2025 (UTC)
Reason: My two previous rename requests caused Cyberbot I to return an error, because the apostrophes in my signature were being encoded wrong. GTrang suggested I change my signature and try again, so here I am. For context, FlightTime told me to change my username; I was not told why, but another editor suggested that it's perhaps too close to the brand I Can't Believe It's Not Butter. Still-Can't-Believe-It's-Not-Butter (talk) 00:05, 2 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Still-Can't-Believe-It's-Not-Butter: I don't see any issue with your current username as long as you don't edit topics related to the company with the same name. – DreamRimmer ■ 11:20, 2 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]