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.

Thfeeder → NipponRacing

Current name: Thfeeder (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: NipponRacing (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: 03:38, 4 October 2024 (UTC)
Reason: Rebranding Thfeeder (talk) 03:38, 4 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 03:40, 4 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Proposed name is a brand name of automotive parts. – UtherSRG (talk) 11:11, 4 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Adding {{not done}} template and a timestamp for the archiving bot. It seems the bot isn't archiving this thread, possibly because UtherSRG isn't a renamer. – DreamRimmer (talk) 15:48, 15 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

CatchMe → Inmortale

Current name: CatchMe (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Inmortale (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: 21:37, 14 October 2024 (UTC)
Reason: Personal change. CatchMe (talk) 21:37, 14 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 21:40, 14 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: @CatchMe: Your home wiki is Spanish Wikipedia, and almost two thirds of your edits are there. Is there any particular reason for requesting a global rename on English Wikipedia? Unless there is, it would be better to apply on Spanish Wikipedia. JBW (talk) 21:50, 14 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I did it here since this is my most used Wikipedia for a while now. CatchMe (talk) 22:13, 14 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done You are currently blocked on Wikimedia Commons. Please resolve your block before requesting a rename. – DreamRimmer (talk) 08:57, 15 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Does it matter? I globally changed my username in June and I was already blocked on Commons. CatchMe (talk) 11:40, 15 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

CatchMe, we usually don't grant rename requests if a requester is blocked on any project, since renames are global. Still, there are times when renamers feel that the user isn't trying to hide any bad behavior and may choose to approve the request at their discretion. Your last request was handled by A09, and I am perfectly fine if any other renamer wants to approve it. – DreamRimmer (talk) 15:33, 15 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I don't know why A09 accepted a rename request while a block was in place. He may have had a good reason for deciding to ignore the block, or he may have just not realised there was a block. However, I would certainly not accept such a request without a clear reason being provided why the block should not be taken into account. JBW (talk) 16:07, 15 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! Since I was pinged twice here in this afternoon, I believe I should provide my point of view. At that time I was a new renamer and never even realised the user was blocked. I believe he could be renamed as he's not trying to diminish Commons block and is constructive editor on both enwiki and eswiki, so that's also an important factor a global renamer would judge. Trout me next time. Best regards, A09|(talk) 16:47, 15 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

FoolishMortal01 → JL01841400

Current name: FoolishMortal01 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: JL01841400 (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: 20:06, 15 October 2024 (UTC)
Reason: Previous name was old and wanted to change it. ~Foolish Mortal (talk) 20:06, 15 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 20:10, 15 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Done_@JL01841400: - FlightTime (open channel) 14:58, 16 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Tim Utikal → saumache

Current name: Tim Utikal (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Saumache (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: 07:29, 16 October 2024 (UTC)
Reason: I got tired of using my own name. Tim Utikal (talk) 07:29, 16 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 07:30, 16 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]