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{{Short description|Request board for simple changes of username}}
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The ] ]s choose for themselves is no longer set in stone. On request, ] can change user account settings and article histories such that all previous edits of a given user are attributed to the new name using ]. Note - you must make the request from the account you want renamed; anonymous requests are ignored for security reasons. (''Historical note - In the past, this page was used to log requests for developers to manually change attributions and usernames. This practice has long since been discontinued by developers as being too time consuming for the few number of developers available'')
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=== <span id="Kirospe">Kirospe</span> → Kiro Ristov ===
See also: The Wikimedia ], ]


{{renameuser2| 1=Kirospe | 2=Kiro Ristov }}
'''Currently, only users with fewer than 6800 edits can be renamed''' (). '''You can only be renamed to an account that does not exist.''' If you have very few edits, it is far quicker to just create a new account.
* Datestamp: 23:42, 17 December 2024 (UTC)
* Reason: real name and surname ] (]) 23:42, 17 December 2024 (UTC)


:] '''Robot clerk note:''' No problems found—]<small><sub style="margin-left:-13.5ex;color:green;font-family:Comic Sans MS">]:Online</sub></small> 11:10, 20 December 2024 (UTC)
==Requesting a change==
::{{u|Kirospe}}, {{CHUR|realname}} ] (]) 11:17, 20 December 2024 (UTC)
# To change your user name '''on the English Misplaced Pages only''', please make your request on this page.
# To change your user name on another Wikimedia project that has a local bureaucrat (see ] on your wiki to check), please ask one of those bureaucrats.
# To change your user name on another Wikimedia project that has ''no'' local bureaucrat, please ask a ] at ].
# Re-attribution of edits from an anonymous account to a username can not be carried out by bureaucrats. Please see ].


=== <span id="WikiAuthorArm">WikiAuthorArm</span> → NarekGr ===
==Alternatives==
* Instead of changing your name, you can change your ] to change your ]. This will change your "public appearance" on talk pages without requiring costly changes to the database. All your edits will be attributed to the same user. Although it will be your Username and not your sig that appears in page histories, most public interaction here goes on via talk pages. If you have the desire and the patience, you can use "What links here" from your User: page to manually edit all your old signatures to use the new sig as well (probably not necessary in most cases).
* You can simply create a new account with the desired name, and ] your old User: and User Talk: pages to your new account. Put a note at the top of your new User: and User Talk: page to explain the change. This does not merge your contributions history; but anyone investigating the old edits will be redirected to your new one. Again, if you have the patience, you can use "What links here" from your old User: page to manually edit all your old talk page signatures to display the new sig as well, using a ] of the form <nowiki>]</nowiki>. Use an informative ] so that people do not think you are tampering with someone else's entry on a ] (a definite community no-no). To transfer your ] from the old username to the new one, see ].


{{renameuser2| 1=WikiAuthorArm | 2=NarekGr }}
== Instructions ==
* Datestamp: 08:27, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
Please follow the procedure carefully or your request will not be fulfilled.
* Reason: մասնակցային անունը չի համապատասխանում Հայերեն Վիքիպեդիայի մասնակցային անունների կանոնակարգին ] (]) 08:27, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
:] '''Robot clerk note:''' No problems found—]<small><sub style="margin-left:-13.5ex;color:green;font-family:Comic Sans MS">]:Online</sub></small> 08:30, 25 December 2024 (UTC)


=== <span id="MrLaffo">MrLaffo</span> → TheDAC ===
# Check that you have fewer than 6800 edits ().
# Check that the new name you want does not exist (]). '''Do not create an account under the new name'''.
# Sign in with the account that you want renamed.
# Add your request in the ].
# If you are a sysop, please note this fact with your request so that the necessary changes can be made.


{{renameuser2| 1=MrLaffo | 2=TheDAC }}
* Once your request is fulfilled, all edits and other user data (including preferences, watchlist, and password) from your old account will be reattributed to your new account.
* Datestamp: 12:59, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
* You should check that the old account has been recreated and blocked to prevent someone else creating the account and impersonating you.
* Reason: My requested username fits myself on Misplaced Pages better than my current username, and another reason is that my current username, MrLaffo (which comes from Laffygramma, which comes from Laugh-O-gram) and I have edited hundreds of other Misplaced Pages pages that aren't related to Laugh-O-gram OR it's successor (Disney), and my current username implies that I only have edited the Laugh-O-gram page. ] (]) 12:59, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
* You will probably want to move and redirect your userpage and talk page to your new name.
:] '''Robot clerk note:''' No problems found—]<small><sub style="margin-left:-13.5ex;color:green;font-family:Comic Sans MS">]:Online</sub></small> 13:00, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
:{{notdone}}_{{u|MrLaffo}} There're three similar accounts, (] hits) {{re|The dac|prefix=|TheDac|Thedac}}, please choose a different name. - <span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS">] <small>(])</small></span> 16:38, 25 December 2024 (UTC)


=== <span id="دانيالوه">دانيالوه</span> → Daniel of Lebanon ===
== Current requests ==


{{renameuser2| 1=دانيالوه | 2=Daniel of Lebanon }}
'''Please put new requests at the end of this section.''' Fulfilled requests will be moved immediately to the current ].
* Datestamp: 18:55, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
:''Please note'' that renaming users puts a large load on the database. Please do not request a rename unless it is necessary. If you have only a few edits, see the alternatives above.
* Reason: My old username is badly written. ] (]) 18:55, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
:{{done}}_{{u|Daniel of Lebanon}} - <span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS">] <small>(])</small></span> 18:59, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
::thankss ] (]) 19:16, 25 December 2024 (UTC)


=== <span id="RyanTheRedZombie">RyanTheRedZombie</span> → RealCribCage ===
* Preface your request with a heading, thus: <tt>=== Target username ===</tt>
* Sign your name at the end with four tildes: <tt><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></tt>


{{renameuser2| 1=RyanTheRedZombie | 2=RealCribCage }}
=== misteror===
* Datestamp: 22:32, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
Please change my name to misteror, though i've edited it just a few. it is bc my current nickname actually is not as anonymous as I'd like it to be
* Reason: Update to match my name on other platforms. "CribCage" was already taken. ] (]) 22:32, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
donector] 12:49, 30 January 2006 (UTC)
:] '''Robot clerk note:''' No problems found—]<small><sub style="margin-left:-13.5ex;color:green;font-family:Comic Sans MS">]:Online</sub></small> 22:40, 25 December 2024 (UTC)

=== Muchosucko===
Please change my name to ]. I think ] has been stalking my ] account. Therefore, Please, somehow, try to hide the fact that this name change has occured. Thank you kindly.--] 18:19, 10 January 2006 (UTC)
:On second thought the much better solution to prevent ] from stalking me is to create a brand new account ] but to transfer my Watchlist from ] to the new account. I only really just want to keep my old watchlist and I don't know how to transfer it to my ] account. The ultimate solution would be to have you all teach me how to do that by myself, in privacy, to prevent User:El_C from following me to ]. Thank you.
::Sorry, ] is taken - please register it to ]. Thanks --] 03:01, 11 January 2006 (UTC)
:All username changes are available in the logs. ] 16:29, 11 January 2006 (UTC)
:I also think that you're a controversial user and therefore that this rename wouldn't be in the interests of the project. You are being "stalked" because your contributions have been seen as disruptive. Allowing you to pretend to be an entirely new user is not in our interests. ] 06:35, 18 January 2006 (UTC)
::Do not make accusations without proof. Give me the diffs on how I have been controvertial and disruptive. RE:Allowing you to pretend to be an entirely new user -- I'm afraid you have not read my request closely - I can pretend to be an entirely new user right now. Thank you kindly --] 23:25, 18 January 2006 (UTC)


===]===

Please, I know you can't delete the accounts, but I wish to no longer be here please delete my account. I would appreciate it^_^

Cykitty
:What would you actually like us to do? We can't delete accounts as you say. ] 15:43, 21 January 2006 (UTC)

=== ]===
username: robertcmorgan to new name: brin64
:Hi- can you sign in as robertcmorgan? We can't do anything unless you do. Thanks ] 06:31, 18 January 2006 (UTC)

=== ]===
Username: '''Allmotordc2'''
To-username: '''Satellite'''
-Could you also rename my old edits to my new username? I am avoiding evidence of my old screenname anywhere on wiki.
Thanks, Satellite] 22:49, 23 January 2006 (UTC) 06:10, 19 January 2006 (UTC)
: I'm afraid "Satellite" already exists. Please choose a nonexistent username. &mdash; ] | ] 00:22, 24 January 2006 (UTC)

-How about SATELLITEXP, Thanks anonymous 21:34, 24 January 2006 (UTC)

=== ] ===
<s>Could you please change my username to ]. I want to rename myself so that my identity is not so visible to others, especially anons. --]]]] 04:33, 24 January 2006 (UTC)</s>

:Never mind. Sorry :( --]]]] 14:30, 24 January 2006 (UTC)

=== Pifvyubjwm ===
Please rename. Not many edits. Thanks
] 20:51, 24 January 2006 (UTC)

Note that this request is formatted according to the directions,
with the new username in the heading and the old username in the
signature. ] 11:24, 30 January 2006 (UTC)
:Done. ] 18:26, 30 January 2006 (UTC)

=== ] ===
I would like a renaming to retain my name and edits without people confusing me for some celebrity. ] 03:53, 25 January 2006 (UTC)
:Done. ] 18:28, 30 January 2006 (UTC)

=== Size J Battery ===
Please rename me and my edits! I've got <500 edits but am starting to participate more and would like something a little more anonymous. Thanks! ] 22:40, 25 January 2006 (UTC)

(Edited new name because my previous choice was already taken in uppercase.) ] 03:24, 28 January 2006 (UTC)
:Done. ] 18:29, 30 January 2006 (UTC)

===]===

Please replace my username ilanshavit with monocon. I particularly wish my edits to ] and ] to be replaced wth the new username. Thank you very much.
:Done. ] 09:29, 30 January 2006 (UTC)

=== ] ===

If possible, could my username be changed from Garion1000 to Garion96. The 1000 I picked random at the time. 96 is personally more fitting and a bit shorter. I have about 3000 edits. Thanks. ] ] 23:04, 26 January 2006 (UTC)
:Done. ] 09:28, 30 January 2006 (UTC)

=== ] ===
I would like my user name to be my real name ''Igor Markov''.Igor Markov 01:19, 27 January 2006 (UTC)
:Done. ] 09:26, 30 January 2006 (UTC)

=== ] ===
Please change username to ''Butter_Flies''


:Done (note: ] is the same as ] to the software) ] 09:25, 30 January 2006 (UTC)

=== ] ===

Old username: '''Avogadro94''' To-username: '''Avogadro''' -I'd like to keep my usernames consistent, and I think I was under the impression when I signed up that "Avogadro" was taken. Many thanks. ] 21:04, 27 January 2006 (UTC)
:That username exists, though has been dormant since creation, so your first impression was correct. <font color="#8b4513">]</font><font color="#ee8811">]</font> 21:59, 27 January 2006 (UTC)
::Got it. Thanks anyways. ] 22:12, 27 January 2006 (UTC)

=== ] ===

I would like to have my user name changed to my real name: ] --] 22:14, 27 January 2006 (UTC)
:Done. ] 09:24, 30 January 2006 (UTC)

=== ] ===
I would like my user name to be The thing so I can remember it easier. {{User:Bradmer10/sig}} 23:35, 27 January 2006 (UTC)
: According to the Kate's editcount, that name seems already taken. It looks like a dormant account with no contributions to it. ] ] 00:35, 28 January 2006 (UTC)

===]===
I would like to change my username ''to'' ] from my current one, as indicated by this . I do not wish for my true name to be used. Thanks! -- K. 05:51, 28 January 2006 (UTC)
:Done. ] 09:23, 30 January 2006 (UTC)

===]===
Can you please change my username to Sarah Ewart, to create uniformity with my meta and wikinews accounts. Thanks. ] 09:10, 28 January 2006 (UTC)

:Done. ] 09:22, 30 January 2006 (UTC)

=== ] ===

I would like to change my username to 'Struan' to match my wikimedia account. Thank you. ] 19:49, 28 January 2006 (UTC)

: According to the editcount, that username seems already taken. Although there are no contributions to it. ] ] 01:38, 29 January 2006 (UTC)

=== ] ===
Can you please change my username to Nicholas Manie Thanks. ] 23:46, 28 January 2006 (UTC)

: Since this was your only edit, it is much easier just to make a new account. ] ] 23:58, 28 January 2006 (UTC)

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'''Earlier archives''' &ndash; These archives predate the ] feature.
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== Requests from users with over 6800 edits ==
These requests '''will not''' currently be fulfilled; but may be in the future. ''See also ] for other complicated requests''

# ] to ] signed: 23:18, August 16, 2005 (UTC)
# ] to ] ] 16:25, 24 October 2005 (UTC)
# ] to ] - For privacy purposes. Currently I have ] registered and redirect it to my user page, and additionally I use it in my signatures. 23:29, 7 December 2005 (UTC)
# I would like to change my current user name, ] (my actual full name), to ]. Unfortunately, I have about 80 edits more than the 6800 limit. I hope that's not a big problem, because the change is important to me, due to privacy concerns. ] 10:38, 14 December 2005 (UTC)
#: There is already a ], although they have not made any edits. If this is you, please sign in and confirm. If not, ] is available. ] '']'' 10:45, 14 December 2005 (UTC)
#::I don't think so. Before, I didn't really know how to check that, so I figured if there's no page then it's free. I then played around with the 'create account' page and realized WP creates an account even if I leave the password field blank (I created ] by mistake, sorry for that, you can delete the account)! If ] is inactive, can't I take over the account? ] 17:43, 14 December 2005 (UTC)
#] to ]. Would involve usurping an account with no edits as below, but I figured it'd be better to put it here. ] 11:30, 5 January 2006 (UTC)
#Same as Ambi, ] to ], I have about 6950 edits, ] is an account with no edits. Oh, and I'm an admin, dunno if I should mention that here. --]|] 22:56, 25 January 2006 (UTC)

==Requests to usurp an existing account with no edits==
Occasionally, someone will request to be renamed to an account that exists (has been registered) but has not made any edits. While there is precedent for making such changes, as yet there are no guidelines for handling such requests.

#Please move ] to ]. Thanks.--] 00:42, 21 September 2005 (UTC)
#:] already exists but has had no edits.. ]] 02:56, 21 September 2005 (UTC)
#Please delete ], this name is registered, but no contributions were made using this name. I come from the german part of the Misplaced Pages using this name and want to have ''one identity'' within the Misplaced Pages. Thank you. (I see no reason why a member(name) that only exists on paper should not be deleted for someone with the intention to use it)] 12:12, 25 September 2005 (UTC)
#:There are plans to have one sign in for all Wikipedias. This would give you one identity in Misplaced Pages. Someone having your name in en.wikipedia would cause problems with commons, wikisource and other cross language projects. We don't have the ability to delete user accounts anyway. ]] 12:36, 25 September 2005 (UTC)
#::But this name is not used by anyone and only exists in en:wikipedia. The Username "Havoc" in commons is registered by myself, as well as "Havoc" in MetaWiki. When there is no chance of deleting it, maybe there is a chance to assume control by editing the e-mail address of this account, it would have the same effect because i don´t have an account within the en:wikipedia, yet. ] 16:23, 25 September 2005 (UTC)
#Please delete "Moxons", it was only experimental. Thanks --] 23:02, 1 November 2005 (UTC)
#:Deletions are not possible. ] ] 12:41, 2 December 2005 (UTC)
#Please change my name from ZZq to A. I go by this user name in many online communities such as slashdot and would like to use it here as well. User exists but does have zero edits. Thank you for considering this change. ] 08:46, 2 December 2005 (UTC)
#:I'm afraid we can't take over an existing account. ] ] 12:41, 2 December 2005 (UTC)
#::With all respect, then what is the point of this section? ] 19:48, 2 December 2005 (UTC)
#:::If and when it happens. ] ] 04:26, 3 December 2005 (UTC)
#::::I have been editing for a month now with the username А. I would still like to have the username A, but if the policy changes I would like to have my new account (А) moved rather than this account I no longer use. ] 01:46, 5 January 2006 (UTC) Signed by new username: ] 01:47, 5 January 2006 (UTC)
#Please move ] to ], a user that already exists but has had no edits. ] 21:37, 11 December 2005 (UTC)
#Please delete ], I think that it might be trying to imitate my account ] | ] 05:58, 12 December 2005 (UTC)
#Hey folks. Username 'Adrian' has no edit history, userpage, or discussion. I note that there are no fixed guidelines for reallocation of existing unused usernames -- has there ever been a proposed set of guidelines? Oh, and also, as you might guess, I'd like to evict the existing 'Adrian' account, if anyone with the ability and will to help in that respect is reading this. Cheers :) ] 07:18, 3 January 2006 (UTC)
#If this sort of thing ever does happen, I'd like to put in a request to usurp ]. Thanks &mdash; ]] 05:00, 9 January 2006 (UTC)
#] to ], I have about 6950 edits, ] is an account with no edits. Oh, and I'm an admin, dunno if I should mention that here. --]|] 22:57, 25 January 2006 (UTC)
#I would like to move ] to unused (but created) account ]. I have three edits (this one is the third). I would like to have the same username as on the Czech Misplaced Pages, where I am a bureaucrat. --] 19:54, 29 January 2006 (UTC)
#I would like to be moved from ] to ], account had no edits. Thanks. ] 20:19, 29 January 2006 (UTC)

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Latest revision as of 00:00, 26 December 2024

Request board for simple changes of username
Changing username/Simple
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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.
Requests to "usurp" an existing username should be made at Misplaced Pages:Changing username/Usurpations; straightforward requests may use Special:GlobalRenameRequest.
Instructions
For help 'vanishing' from Misplaced Pages,
please see courtesy vanishing.

Once you have decided on the name you would like:

  1. Read this page first. You must be aware of, and understand, all of that information before requesting a username change
  2. 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.
  3. Do not create an account under the new name or move/redirect your userpages. We'll do that for you.
  4. Log in with your present username in order to place your request. Renames will not be approved if the requester is not logged in.
  5. 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=
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
CautionDo not be surprised if you suddenly cannot log in to your old account; this merely indicates that you should log in under your new user name as the request has been fulfilled.


Kirospe → Kiro Ristov

Robot clerk note: No problems found—Talk to my owner:Online 11:10, 20 December 2024 (UTC)
Kirospe,  Renamer note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Cabayi (talk) 11:17, 20 December 2024 (UTC)

WikiAuthorArm → NarekGr

Robot clerk note: No problems found—Talk to my owner:Online 08:30, 25 December 2024 (UTC)

MrLaffo → TheDAC

Robot clerk note: No problems found—Talk to my owner:Online 13:00, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
 Not done_MrLaffo There're three similar accounts, (Anti-spoof hits) The dac, TheDac, and Thedac:, please choose a different name. - FlightTime (open channel) 16:38, 25 December 2024 (UTC)

دانيالوه → Daniel of Lebanon

 Done_Daniel of Lebanon - FlightTime (open channel) 18:59, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
thankss Daniel of Lebanon (talk) 19:16, 25 December 2024 (UTC)

RyanTheRedZombie → RealCribCage

Robot clerk note: No problems found—Talk to my owner:Online 22:40, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
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