Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

Changing username/Simple

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:

Read this page first. You must be aware of, and understand, all of that information before requesting a username change
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.
Do not create an account under the new name or move/redirect your userpages. We'll do that for you.
Log in with your present username in order to place your request. Renames will not be approved if the requester is not logged in.
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=
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.
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.
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.

CDSCare → CareCDS

Current name: CDSCare (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: CareCDS (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
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 20:50, 31 December 2015 (UTC)
Reason: User name was entered incorrectly CareCDS (talk) 20:50, 31 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 21:00, 31 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: The username "CareCDS" may be considered to be promotional because it appears to be the name of a company or a position in a company (see WP:CORPNAME). Your current username may be considered promotional as well. Please pick a new name. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 02:32, 1 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

ChuckDay → Chuck Day

Current name: ChuckDay (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Chuck Day (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
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 18:14, 2 January 2016 (UTC)
Reason: I mistakenly left out the space between Chuck and Day Chuck Day 18:14, 2 January 2016 (UTC)

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 18:20, 2 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: Judging by your recent edits, you may have misunderstood what Wikipedia is about. It is not a place to write about yourself (like Facebook or LinkedIn) but is an online encyclopedia where people write about other topics. We have strict rules about conflicts of interest which preclude writing about yourself. Are you aware of these policies? —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 21:51, 2 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

ICILA → Rhoda-ICI

Current name: ICILA (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Rhoda-ICI (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
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 02:29, 3 January 2016 (UTC)
Reason: I did not realize that my name would not be allowed and considered promotional. I read the user policy page and it says my name plus the place I work (ICI) wld be ok. I don't want to promote the ICI just update Wikipedia edit-a-thon pages, like StaceEOB for Unforgetting LA. I hope this is ok. And be an editor myself, Thanks, Rhoda. ICILA (talk) 02:29, 3 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 02:30, 3 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: The new username may not be specific enough to denote that the account is used by an individual. May I suggest "Rhoda at ICI"? Please advise. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 03:57, 3 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Requesting user has been blocked; please follow the instructions on your talk page to request an unblock. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 13:24, 3 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Txtangel → Lectitude

Current name: Txtangel (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Lectitude (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
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 04:53, 3 January 2016 (UTC)
Reason: i m researching on this words real meaning Txtangel (talk) 04:53, 3 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 05:00, 3 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Done by Steinsplitter—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 08:50, 3 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Nlvwarren → Starrfruit

Current name: Nlvwarren (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Starrfruit (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
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 18:13, 3 January 2016 (UTC)
Reason: I would prefer the more anonymous Starrfruit. Thanks! Nlvwarren (talk) 18:13, 3 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 18:20, 3 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]