Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

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Simple username changes

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This page hosts simple requests for a username change across the Wikimedia network. Requests are processed by stewards and global renamers.

Instructions

Read Wikipedia:Changing username carefully. You must be aware of and understand all the implications of changing your username. Specifically:
- Your name will be changed to the new one in the page history of every page you've edited, and in all log entries.
- Your user pages, account preferences, and edits will be moved to the new name. Please do not create a new account or attempt to move them yourself.
- Links left by your previous signatures will still point to the old userpage; however, a redirect will be created pointing to your new userpage.
- Understand that using your real name as your username may put you at risk of harassment. If you choose to do so, you must acknowledge the risks in your request.
Read the username policy and ensure your new name does not violate it. Usernames must not:
- be inappropriate, profane, or offensive
- contain libelous, contentious, or non-public information
- be misleading by impersonating other users or implying that you have authority
- be the name of a company, organization, group; or imply that the account is shared with multiple people
- contain emoji, emoticons, or non-language symbols
- contain the # < > [ ] | { } / @ : = characters, among other restrictions
- start with ~2, as this is reserved for temporary accounts
Check that your new username is not already in use by searching for it on Special:CentralAuth. If the name is registered, even on another Wikimedia project, it is taken.
If the target name hasn't made any edits to any Wikimedia project, you may request usurpation at m:Steward requests/Username changes.
Log in with your current username. Requests will not be approved if the requester is not logged in.
Place your request here.
- Add your desired username after NEW=.
- Add a reason for the change after REASON=. Requests without a valid reason will not be approved.
- Do not change anything else.
Select Publish changes.
Check back on this page periodically to answer any inquiries regarding your request. Consider watching the page so you can monitor updates. Requests may be closed if there are unresolved queries.

Requests that do not follow these instructions or that are grossly malformed are subject to removal.

Maxnavigator0 → navigator0 (or any other variation)

Current name: Maxnavigator0 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Navigator0 (or any other variation) (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 10:10, 16 July 2026 (UTC)
Reason: Maxnavigator0 is a name I am not known by anymore and I would like to change it to a name I'm more commonly known by and one that I'm personally more satisfied with Maxnavigator0 (talk) 10:10, 16 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: @Maxnavigator0: Just to be clear, are you asking to be renamed to "Navigator0 (or any other variation)" or to "Navigator0"? If the former, it can probably be done, so please let us know that that's really what you want. However, "Navigator0" isn't available, because the name has already been taken, as you can see at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:CentralAuth?target=Navigator0. If you didn't mean to be renamed to "Navigator0 (or any other variation)" then I suggest you think of another name you are willing to accept, and to avoid wasting time on another name that is already taken, before submitting it here type it into the box on that page and click "View user information" to see whether the username already exists. JBW (talk) 17:09, 16 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Since Navigator0 is already taken, I meant to say I was ready to accept variations. Looking at the username repository, I have noticed that n4vigator0 appears to have no public record (at least from what the lookup has shown), so I guess I'm willing to take up n4vigator0. Maxnavigator0 (talk) 20:30, 16 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Not done User resubmitted a new request below. In solidarity, Destinyokhiria _{(talk / cont)} 13:11, 18 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Maxnavigator0 → n4vigator0

Current name: Maxnavigator0 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: N4vigator0 (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 12:42, 18 July 2026 (UTC)
Reason: want to use a name i'm more comfortable with Maxnavigator0 (talk) 12:42, 18 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: The requested username is too similar to an existing username, or is the former username of another user (see Special:CentralAuth). Please pick a different username. In solidarity, Destinyokhiria _{(talk / cont)} 13:19, 18 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Not done User resubmitted a new request below. In solidarity, Destinyokhiria _{(talk / cont)} 20:05, 20 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Juepfe → Fuka-Eri

Current name: Juepfe (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Fuka-Eri (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 12:07, 19 July 2026 (UTC)
Reason: My current user name effectively discloses who I am, which is advised against. Juepfe (talk) 12:07, 19 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: The requested username is too similar to an existing username, or is the former username of another user (see Special:CentralAuth). Please pick a different username. Mfield (Oi!) 05:06, 22 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

KUNDO xT - GmbH → M_R_2026

Current name: KUNDO xT - GmbH (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: M_R_2026 (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 14:49, 23 July 2026 (UTC)
Reason: i got the notification that company names are not allowed KUNDO xT - GmbH (talk) 14:49, 23 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: The requested username is too similar to an existing username, or is the former username of another user. Please pick a different username. Mfield (Oi!) 20:29, 24 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Wegetdesign → mentium

Current name: Wegetdesign (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Mentium (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 21:28, 24 July 2026 (UTC)
Reason: original was against Wikipedia policy Wegetdesign (talk) 21:28, 24 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: The requested username is too similar to an existing username, or is the former username of another user. Please pick a different username. Mfield (Oi!) 04:11, 26 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Kerala State Chalachitra Academy → ChalachitraAcademy

Current name: Kerala State Chalachitra Academy (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: ChalachitraAcademy (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 05:12, 25 July 2026 (UTC)
Reason: may turn out as a policy violation to use the full organisation name as user name Kerala State Chalachitra Academy (talk) 05:12, 25 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: denied Username cannot represent just an organization. Your username needs to represent you as an individual and not imply shared use. See Wikipedia:Username_policy#Promotional_usernames for more info. If you wish for the username to contain the name or abbreviation of the organization, the closest you can come is a username in the format JohnAtCompany or JaneAtABC etc. Mfield (Oi!) 04:13, 26 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Brandonjc1020 → Brandon1017

Current name: Brandonjc1020 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Brandon1017 (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 06:54, 25 July 2026 (UTC)
Reason: Did'nt want to mis represent a subject i am making and article on. Brandonjc1020 (talk) 06:54, 25 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: The requested username is too similar to an existing username, or is the former username of another user. Please pick a different username. Mfield (Oi!) 04:15, 26 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

~2026-41327-93 →

Current name: ~2026-41327-93 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Newname (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 13:13, 25 July 2026 (UTC)
Reason: ~2026-41327-93 (talk) 13:13, 25 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: It appears that you are using a temporary account. Temporary accounts cannot be renamed, but you can deactivate them by ending your session, after which a new one will be created when you edit. They will also automatically be deactivated 90 days after creation. Mfield (Oi!) 04:16, 26 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Gigimc → mistermargs

Current name: Gigimc (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Mistermargs (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Datestamp: 21:59, 26 July 2026 (UTC)
Reason: I legally changed my name and while this is not my new name, my old username was the name I went by so this is more anonymous and more true to conformity. Gigimc (talk) 21:59, 26 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Done Mfield (Oi!) 23:43, 26 July 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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