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.

YNT1048 → Yuwaditya Nidhi Tiwari

Current name: YNT1048 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Yuwaditya Nidhi Tiwari (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: 17:12, 18 July 2024 (UTC)
Reason: For more professional look as well as clear name visualization. YNT1048 (talk) 17:12, 18 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. Please choose another name that does not appear on that list.—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 17:20, 18 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: User pinged, please see clerk note. - FlightTime (open channel) 19:02, 18 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

WI Connection → Connection

Current name: WI Connection (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Connection (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: 14:20, 20 July 2024 (UTC)
Reason: Better privacy WI Connection (talk) 14:20, 20 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. Please choose another name that does not appear on that list.
There is already a global account registered for Connection (primary wiki: enwiki).—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 14:30, 20 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Not done _Regards,Aafi ^(talk) 19:19, 20 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

WI Connection → Connection All

Current name: WI Connection (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Connection All (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: 14:36, 20 July 2024 (UTC)
Reason: privacy WI Connection (talk) 14:36, 20 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 14:40, 20 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done

Renamer note: This username may classify as an inappropriate username under the username policy Per WP:ORGNAME, see connectall.org. Please choose another name. - FlightTime (open channel) 19:08, 20 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your reply. I will have to select a new username that meets your criteria. Please understand that I have been getting severely harassed over the past few weeks. I sent an email to info@wikimedia.org explaining the major issues I'm having with online attacks. I really need to change my username, and mask the previous edits that I have made on Wikipedia. I need help.

Thank you,

Tobin Thomas WI Connection (talk) 19:26, 20 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: There isn’t really a process in place to mask edits on Wikipedia. Some edits can be hidden, but this is usually only done if the content of the edit is disruptive or breaches privacy. In addition, a public log of your rename would be created, so people could still trace your renamed username to your current username. With this in mind, you have 3 options: continue with renaming your account, abandon your account and make a new one, or choose to do neither of these. I’m sorry you’re being harassed, and that there isn’t an easier way to go about this. If anyone ever threatens you with physical harm, follow the instructions at WP:EMERGENCY. GrayStorm^{(Complaints Dept.|My Contribs.)} 01:30, 21 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Rusty4321 → Rusty Cat

Current name: Rusty4321 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Rusty Cat (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: 14:25, 21 July 2024 (UTC)
Reason: I want to remove the numbers from my username. Originally, I wanted to take Rusty, but if I am interpreting the usurp policy correctly, then it cannot be usurped. Rusty 🐈 14:25, 21 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 14:30, 21 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]