Wikipedia:Changing username

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This page should not be confused with requests for checkuser or documentation about the renaming of pages.

This page is a forum in which users can request, and bureaucrats can consider and carry out, username changes. It is usually only possible to rename an account to a name which is not yet taken. Renaming is carried out in accordance with the username policy.

Instructions

  • First, take a look at the username policy to make sure the username you are requesting is appropriate. Also, please note that for technical reasons, your username cannot begin with a lowercase letter, nor can it contain any underscores.
  • Check to make sure the username you are requesting is not already taken. Do this by searching for the name in this list. If the name appears in the list, even if the link is red, it is taken. Do not create an account under the new name. We'll do that for you.
  • Log in to your present username in order to place your request.
  • Click here to place a request.
    • Replace the text "CURRENT" with your present username.
    • Replace "NEW" with the username to which you wish to be renamed.
    • Fill in a reason where indicated but do not add anything in the "subject/headline" box.
If that doesn't work, simply copy the following text to your computer's 'clipboard':
{{subst:Renameuser|CURRENT|NEW|3=Reason for requested renaming.}} ~~~~
Go to the "Requests" section of this page, click the "edit" link, and paste the text at the very bottom. Modify it as indicated above.
  • Make sure that you have spelled both names correctly. Save the page.
  • Check back periodically to answer any questions that may arise regarding your request. Do not be surprised if you suddenly cannot log in to your old account; this merely indicates that you should log in under your new name as the request has been fulfilled.
  • Please be patient. It may take a few days for your request to be completed.


Effects of a username change
  • When the rename has been completed, your account will have been renamed, and any contributions you have made (including deleted contributions) will be reattributed to your new account as a background process. Your account preferences, watchlist contents, password, etc. will all be preserved, and your user and user talk pages will have been moved to the new name.
    Note: The process responsible for reallocating old contributions is currently dependent upon the job queue mechanism. As such, you may find old contributions do not immediately appear under your new account; this is perfectly normal. Updates should take at most a day to complete, although the length of time will vary according to the size of the job queue on this wiki, and the status of the server processes which process this queue.
  • The change will appear in the user rename log and the request will be moved to the archives in the interest of transparency. It is not possible to rename accounts without an entry being created in the log.
  • This change will not affect signatures you have already left on talk pages, or other places where you signed your username with ~~~~. Those pages will continue to display your signature (including the link to your old username) unless edited manually.
  • Be aware: Once you have been renamed, your old account will no longer exist and may potentially be recreated by a third party. This is true even if your old account pages have been redirected towards your new account. To guard against impersonation, you may wish to recreate the old account yourself.

Instructions for other Wikipedias

To request a namechange or usurpation on another language Wikipedia, see the box on the left titled "languages" on this or the usurpation page. If you want to have an account usurped, but the Wikipedia you are looking for is not in the list on the usurpation page, use the namechange page of that Wikipedia instead.

If the Wikipedia does not have a namechange page neither, you have to contact a local bureaucrat directly. See the "languages" box at Wikipedia:Bureaucrats for a list of bureaucrat pages on other Wikipedias. If the Wikipedia does not have bureaucrats neither, then administrators hold rename rights. See Wikipedia:Administrators in that case. Every WikiMedia wiki project should at least have one administrator.

Contents

Notes

  • It is not possible for bureaucrats to merge two accounts, or to reattribute edits from IP addresses. Only registered accounts can be renamed.
  • This page is for requests on the English Wikipedia only. To change your username on another Wikimedia project, please ask a bureaucrat on that project or make a request on Meta.
  • As an alternative, please consider changing your signature. This will change your "public appearance" on talk pages and other places where you sign your username with ~~~~.
  • If you have not made very many edits, it may be easier for you simply to create a new account. You can then discontinue use of the old one. It does not need to be deleted; disused accounts are harmless and may be safely ignored. This will save you the trouble of submitting a request and waiting around for it to be fulfilled.
  • Account names requested here are regarded as being "reserved" until the request is accepted or rejected. If someone else registers the account while the request is here, it will be renamed if necessary to allow for the requested move.
  • Usernames cannot start with a lowercase letter or contain underscores; the first letter will be automatically capitalized and underscores replaced with spaces. However, you can change your signature to say whatever you like, within reason of course.
  • Of possible interest: the Wikimedia Foundation privacy policy; "Right to vanish".

Several users provide assistance with the mechanics of this process. If you wish to help please read the linked page carefully.


Archives

Current requests

Add new requests to the bottom of the page.

Certified.Gangsta → NWA.Rep

parole: User:Bishonen/ArbCom appeal for Certified.Gangsta [1] All other blocks are either 1 second block to apologize for previous bad blocks and well, the bad blocks. Thanks--Certified.Gangsta (talk) 01:37, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

Certified.Gangsta (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfas · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · checkuser · socks) should not be renamed.
This user has an extensive block log[2][3][4][5] and a long history of vandalism sockpuppetry per Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Certified.Gangsta and Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Certified.Gangsta-Ideogram. In addition, this user has already been renamed twice. See
I think because of the block log and POV issues, it would be best not to rename. That being said, I'm admittedly very biased on this matter as we've had our conflicts. Wizardman 11:49, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

Ddrman642 → FindDDRhands

Please delete your global account at m:SR/SUL first. Andre (talk) 02:44, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
N Not done Kingturtle (talk) 17:52, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

Anacrossan → NEW

I did request earlier to change my username to lolopapalangi, please cancel the request.I do aplogise for the incovenience to you. Thanks.

Bureaucrat note: - it has already been changed. Will the new name be okay? Kingturtle (talk) 05:01, 27 June 2008 (UTC)

  • Clerk note: No reply after 10 days. Rudget (logs) 09:58, 6 July 2008 (UTC)
N Not done Kingturtle (talk) 17:51, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

NAVIN BVR → NAVIN SHETTY

Bureaucrat note: Rudget's question is important. The new username will be case sensitive. Kingturtle (talk) 20:16, 27 June 2008 (UTC)

Ashishbhatnagar72 → आशीष भटनागर

  • Current name: Ashishbhatnagar72 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
  • Requested name: आशीष भटनागर (SUL conflicts?) (rename user)
  • Reason: I am having a/c with name Ashishbhatnagar72. Now in Hindi I had been using an a/c named आशीष भटनागर & then unified a/c there. So I want now to have a single a/c in eng wiki too, named आशीष भटनागर; rather than two existing a/cs.--आशीष भटनागर (talk) 00:57, 1 July 2008 (UTC)
  • Clerk note: Just so I have this right, you're saying both the above accounts are yours? If that's the case I'd like for the other account to post confirming this. Wizardman 11:52, 1 July 2008 (UTC)
  • I'd also like to remind you that the signature policy encourages Latin characters in your signature so all users on English Wikipedia can read it, should your new name be granted. --Z3ugmatic (talk) 06:43, 4 July 2008 (UTC)
  • I would be glad to present you my consent from my this account, viz Ashishbhatnagar72. Regarding the Latin character point, I would solve the issue, simply by changing my user created signature, at my preferences, from Hindi to English characters. Now I find no hinderances, in making you help me.......Please.--Ashish Bhatnagar (talk) 16:02, 4 July 2008 (UTC)
  • Now I think, no point lies in changing the username User:Ashishbhatnagar72 or merging it to User:आशीष भटनागर

Osumc → OSUMC

  • Current name: Osumc (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
  • Requested name: OSUMC (SUL conflicts?) (rename user)
  • Reason: OSUMC is an acronym for The Ohio State University Medical Center. When the name was sumbitted, we did not know Wikipedia would capitalize the first letter. If given the choice, we would prefer all letters to be capitalized. Osumc (talk) 19:23, 1 July 2008 (UTC)
  • Clerk note: The username appears to be promotional. Use of a company name as a username is prohibited by the username policy. Please choose another name. Rudget (logs) 19:36, 1 July 2008 (UTC)
N Not done Do not use your account for a group of people to use. Do not use your account to edit the OSUMC article. And as Rudget said, find a neutral username. Kingturtle (talk) 19:42, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

Amirfikrie → Amir Fikrie

It is not possible for bureaucrats to rename accounts that have already been unified across Wikimedia projects. You will first need to have your unified account deleted by making a request at m:Steward requests/SUL requests before I can perform this request. WjBscribe 22:14, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

SAM415 → Sammy4

N Not done The name sammy4 (talk · contribs) is already taken. As the account has no edits, it can be usurped; to do so, place a request at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. Kingturtle (talk) 04:34, 2 July 2008 (UTC)

GO-HERE → Implosive Endothermic

It refused to let me log in. I decided that just creating a new account in my real name was easier. Sorry to have bothered you. (retracts request) Gdewilde (talk) 01:06, 3 July 2008 (UTC)

N Not done - withdrawn. WjBscribe 01:18, 3 July 2008 (UTC)

AFRIKAANS → RinaKing

N Not done I'm sorry, but you must log in as the account you need renamed for it to be performed. Additionally, "AFRIKAANS" isn't a registered account. EVula // talk // ☯ // 01:23, 3 July 2008 (UTC)

Ben.metelits → Anonymous

Clerk note: The name Anonymous has already been taken, but it appears that it has no edits. The name change should be requested at WP:USURP. Useight (talk) 03:51, 3 July 2008 (UTC)
N Not done Kingturtle (talk) 12:32, 3 July 2008 (UTC)

Gary0203 → DisneyChannel101

Bureaucrat note: Please select a different username. DisneyChannel101 could be interpreted as promotional. Kingturtle (talk) 12:32, 3 July 2008 (UTC)
How about DCFan101 ? If it's still not possible, DChannel101. --Gary0203 (talk) 23:37, 3 July 2008 (UTC)
DCFan101 yes. DChannel101 is just as bad as your original requested name. -Jéské (v^_^v Damn spy sappin' mah sentry!) 23:42, 3 July 2008 (UTC)
OK. Use DCFan101 then. --Gary0203 (talk) 01:28, 4 July 2008 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: User:DCFan101 is already taken. Kingturtle (talk) 17:50, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

Ezekiel of Howdypedia → Ezekiel 7:19

I certify this request to swap the usernames.--Ezekiel 7:19 †alk 14:49, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

Avengercrunk → Tiny Rascal Gang

Zydllh → Zydllh

Clerk note: Sorry; all usernames have their first letter capitalized by default due to technical restrictions. -Jéské (v^_^v Trump XXI) 17:14, 3 July 2008 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: - To make the first letter appear lowercase add {{lowercase}} to your userpage. Also you may want to customize your signature. Kingturtle (talk) 17:48, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

Volkovroble → V0lk0vr0ble

Bureaucrat note: You were renamed just two days ago, and have only made two edits (aside from this request) since then. I dislike seeing WP:CHU being used so liberally; how about you wait and try out your username for a bit first? EVula // talk // ☯ // 20:44, 3 July 2008 (UTC)

Firsttech → Waterbottle

N Not done The account exists, but has no edits. However, it was username-blocked due to being too similar to User:Water Bottle. Is there another name you'd like to have? EVula // talk // ☯ // 20:09, 3 July 2008 (UTC)

NorthAmericanGeographicalSociety → North American Geographical Society

--NorthAmericanGeographicalSociety (talk) 02:06, 4 July 2008 (UTC) NorthAmericanGeographicalSociety (talk) 02:06, 4 July 2008 (UTC)

N Not done Role accounts (accounts used by multiple people) are not allowed. Furthermore, usernames can't be the names of organizations. Please request a new name. EVula // talk // ☯ // 06:04, 4 July 2008 (UTC)

Bole2 → BUC

Bureaucrat note: There's already a Buc account; if this is you, just post here with that account and we can rename "Buc" to something else and then "Bole2" to "Buc". EVula // talk // ☯ // 06:13, 4 July 2008 (UTC)
That's just a redirect to my user page. Buc (talk) 15:11, 4 July 2008 (UTC)
Clerk note: Yes, but he wants you to log in as Buc and make a note here saying that it is your account. Useight (talk) 15:36, 4 July 2008 (UTC)
As Useight said, you'll need to log in with the account; it's more than just a redirect, it's that there's an actual Buc account. EVula // talk // ☯ // 16:03, 4 July 2008 (UTC)
It's not an actual account, if you click it you'll find it just redirect to my user page. Buc (talk) 17:50, 4 July 2008 (UTC)
Clerk note: It is an actual account, its contributions can be found here. The account exists, and is apparently owned by another individual, you just redirected the userpage that the account holder apparently never got around to making. You can see the log of the account's creation here; it was created on January 5th of last year. Useight (talk) 18:49, 4 July 2008 (UTC)
How about BUC? Buc (talk) 09:07, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

Obama 0wnage → 6qgqqgqgqgqq