Steward requests/Username changes
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This page hosts requests to stewards and global renamers for a username change across the entire Wikimedia network. Please read the instructions before posting a request. This is also the page where the usurpation of inactive accounts can be requested. |
Cross-wiki requests |
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Meta-Wiki requests |
InstructionsEdit
SUL finalizationEdit
If you are requesting a merge of a global account with one or more unconnected local accounts as part of finalizing your single unified login (SUL) username, please specify which wikis and accounts you want to merge into your global account. These accounts were typically be named "account name~wikiname". Please note that we can only merge a local account into a global account when the global account has no edits on the same wiki as the local account.
How to add an entry hereEdit
To add an entry, please copy and paste the text below into the appropriate section.
=== Oldname ===
{{SRUC
|status = <!--don't change this line-->
|domain = global
|Oldname =
|Newname =
|reason = (your remarks here)
--~~~~
}}
Example |
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For global rename requests: === Example === {{SRUC |status = <!--don't change this line--> |domain = global |Oldname = Example |Newname = Foo |reason = your remarks here --~~~~ }} |
Making a request for your own accountEdit
For changing your username on one wiki:
Please include the following information in your request:
- the old username,
- the new username,
- please sign
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request with your account for a simple move (first section), or sign this request with both the originating and the target accounts if you are requesting a merge (second section).
If anything is missing from your request, a steward will request more information. This helps ensure that you are requesting a rename for your own account. Please check before posting your request that the username you want is available. You can test that by going to the (new) user page and looking into the sidebar. If there is a link to user contributions, the account already exists, or check via Special:CentralAuth.
Private requestsEdit
Requests that need to be made in private should be sent using this direct wiki-email interface while logged-in.
Simple rename requestsEdit
If your rename request is simple and does not involve usurpation of an existing account or other SUL issues, you have two options:
- Use the request form at Special:GlobalRenameRequest; or
- Submit the request below in this section.
Please use this tool to check if the username is taken before filing a request.
HarvettFox96Edit
- Wiki: meta.wikimedia.org (stewardry • list 'crats)
- Old Username: HarvettFox96 (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • CentralAuth • GlobalRenameUser)
- New Username: The Harvett Vault (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • similar names • UV • CentralAuth)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- Stewards/Global renamers: usurp user, rename user
- Reason: I'm currently planning to rename my old username from more than five years ago, as I ideally picked up my new one, which is not registered and has no edits there. What do y'think?
HarvettFox 96 05:59, 16 May 2022 (UTC); edited: 06:06, 16 May 2022 (UTC)
VoltsmendEdit
- Wiki: meta.wikimedia.org (stewardry • list 'crats)
- Old Username: Voltsmend (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • CentralAuth • GlobalRenameUser)
- New Username: Scadrode (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • similar names • UV • CentralAuth)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- Stewards/Global renamers: usurp user, rename user
- Reason: I want to change my username cause this username is big ... Sometime I can't remember to login. Please change it, it'll help me.
Requests involving merges, usurps or other complicationsEdit
Please add new requests at the end of the section. Sections should be titled your username and requests should be signed by the requesting user.
Please note: Per standard procedure, accounts with valid edits are not usurped, and the target account must be notified by renamer at least one month before usurpation.
We are sorry to announce that Global User Account Merges are not possible. As such, we will not accept any request to merge user accounts as it is technically impossible at this moment to do so. |
SD hehuaEdit
- Wiki: meta.wikimedia.org (stewardry • list 'crats)
- Old Username: SD hehua (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • CentralAuth • GlobalRenameUser)
- New Username: Hehua (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • similar names • UV • CentralAuth)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- Stewards/Global renamers: usurp user, rename user
- Reason: I want to remove the redundant "SD" in my username, and the new name has 0 edit and only in zhwiktionary. Another request, I am afraid I won't have time to deal with the necessary things after changing my username per preparing for the College Entrance Exam on June 7 and 8. So can you put my request on hold to June 9?Thank you!
- On hold until 9 June --Superpes15 (talk) 09:26, 21 April 2022 (UTC)
- (non-global renamer comment) One talkpage on Chinese Wikipedia is a Flow page - please check if this page is moved successfully once rename is done. If you have trouble moving this page, please contact a steward. Stang 16:03, 11 May 2022 (UTC)
MelbergEdit
- Wiki: meta.wikimedia.org (stewardry • list 'crats)
- Old Username: Melberg (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • CentralAuth • GlobalRenameUser)
- New Username: DerFuchs (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • similar names • UV • CentralAuth)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- Stewards/Global renamers: usurp user, rename user
- Reason: Due to specific events and general attempt to distance real identity from the one in Wiki.
On hold until 26 May (user also notified via mail) --Superpes15 (talk) 12:32, 26 April 2022 (UTC)
Against the currentEdit
- Wiki: meta.wikimedia.org (stewardry • list 'crats)
- Old Username: Against the current (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • CentralAuth • GlobalRenameUser)
- New Username: Kansan (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • similar names • UV • CentralAuth)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- Stewards/Global renamers: usurp user, rename user
- Reason: I was an admin on Simple years ago. I changed my username on English only some years ago. I am returning to editing. I find myself confused by the two different names, and even accidentally made an edit under the wrong name on English. I'd just like one username for all projects, which would be Kansan. Against the current (talk) 03:31, 26 April 2022 (UTC)
- @Against the current and Kansan: Please note that account merging is technically impossible at the moment. NguoiDungKhongDinhDanh 06:35, 26 April 2022 (UTC)
- @علاء Looks worthy of that extra effort. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 12:39, 26 April 2022 (UTC)
Hello @Against the current:, as mentioned above that "merging is technically impossible", but we can replace:
- Against the current@enwiki with Kansan@enwiki
- Against the current@enwikivoyage with Kansan@enwikivoyage
Are you comfortable with these changes? --Alaa :)..! 14:24, 26 April 2022 (UTC)
- Yes I am. Against the current (talk) 23:14, 26 April 2022 (UTC)
- @علاء ping. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 10:14, 29 April 2022 (UTC)
- Against the current please log in with "Kansan" account, and sign under my comment to confirm that you own the account. Best --Alaa :)..! 10:41, 29 April 2022 (UTC)
- @Against the current, @Kansan If you still want this rename please login with Kansan account and make a comment here. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 04:50, 8 May 2022 (UTC)
- @Against the current @Kansan This is last reminder, please confirm within week otherwiser this request will be rejected. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 05:45, 15 May 2022 (UTC)
Nishino AsukaEdit
- Wiki: meta.wikimedia.org (stewardry • list 'crats)
- Old Username: Nishino Asuka (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • CentralAuth • GlobalRenameUser)
- New Username: 东山 (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • similar names • UV • CentralAuth)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- Stewards/Global renamers: usurp user, rename user
- Reason: I don't want to use this name and I want to replace it with a new one.
--Nishino Asuka (talk) 08:29, 29 April 2022 (UTC)
- @Nishino Asuka You were renamed starting of this month, where you have given the same reason. What has changed since then? ‐‐1997kB (talk) 10:20, 29 April 2022 (UTC)
- Please forgive me for the frequent account name changes due to my personal reasons (complicated ideas), which have added a lot of trouble to your work. Nishino Asuka (talk) 02:07, 30 April 2022 (UTC)
- On hold until 30 May 2022. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 03:57, 30 April 2022 (UTC)
- I'd better withdraw my request.Sorry.--Nishino Asuka (talk) 17:13, 9 May 2022 (UTC)
- @Nishino Asuka: Are you sure? Superpes15 (talk) 15:29, 11 May 2022 (UTC)
- Yes.--Nishino Asuka (talk) 06:20, 14 May 2022 (UTC)
- @Nishino Asuka: Are you sure? Superpes15 (talk) 15:29, 11 May 2022 (UTC)
- I'd better withdraw my request.Sorry.--Nishino Asuka (talk) 17:13, 9 May 2022 (UTC)
- Request withdrawn by user. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 05:47, 15 May 2022 (UTC)
CentreLeftRightEdit
- Wiki: meta.wikimedia.org (stewardry • list 'crats)
- Old Username: CentreLeftRight (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • CentralAuth • GlobalRenameUser)
- New Username: Yue (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • similar names • UV • CentralAuth)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- Stewards/Global renamers: usurp user, rename user
- Reason: Recently the editor of a fringe online news site made a public claim about my account on Twitter after claiming to reveal another editor's identity. I have, as a result, received an influx of harassment and threats to dox me to my email and on offsite forums. For this reason, I am hoping to have my username changed to discourage my future detractors as, while the most committed will still be able to determine my new name, many will not put in such effort. I also wish to do this for privacy concerns as I want to disconnect my account from public libel against me using my current username. I am requesting an usurp of the name Yue, which has two accounts globally on the Chinese and Turkish Wikipedias, but has no significant edits to either. The only edits ever made by the account are eight edits to the Chinese Wikipedia, all made in 2006. CentreLeftRight ✉ 21:44, 29 April 2022 (UTC)
DaiEdit
- Wiki: meta.wikimedia.org (stewardry • list 'crats)
- Old Username: Dai~elwiki (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • CentralAuth • GlobalRenameUser)
- New Username: Dai (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • similar names • UV • CentralAuth)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- Stewards/Global renamers: usurp user, rename user
- Reason: Hello. I request the merger of Dai~elwiki into User:Dai as part of finalizing my single unified login (SUL) username. I haven't been active on wikipedia for over ten years. I would like to become active again and use my old accounts as one united account, if it is possible. In the past I was mainly active in el-wikipedia (Dai~elwiki), where I was an admin for some time in the 2000s. Unfortunately, after all these years, I can't remember the login details of the Dai~elwiki-account, but I was able to log into the Dai-account (my former de-wiki account). Both accounts belong to me. For this reason, the user pages look similar. By the way, I'm not sure if I filled out this template correctly so please bear with me in this case.😉 Thanks in advance.
- Evidence that he is the same user is the image that exists in both de:User:Dai's userpage and el:User:Dai~elwiki's userpage. AlPaD (talk) 18:56, 5 May 2022 (UTC)
- @Dai If you don't remember login details of Dai~elwiki then unfortunately it will not be possible to complete this process as you will require password of that account in order to merge. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 04:32, 8 May 2022 (UTC)
FoolPiasarEdit
- Wiki: meta.wikimedia.org (stewardry • list 'crats)
- Old Username: FoolPiasar (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • CentralAuth • GlobalRenameUser)
- New Username: Ib (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • similar names • UV • CentralAuth)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- Stewards/Global renamers: usurp user, rename user
- Reason: My original username is associated with accounts on other platforms.
--FoolPiasar ※ 👉talk👈 03:15, 11 May 2022 (UTC)
- On hold until 11 June 2022 --Superpes15 (talk) 15:31, 11 May 2022 (UTC)
AbotsalEdit
- Wiki: meta.wikimedia.org (stewardry • list 'crats)
- Old Username: Abotsal (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • CentralAuth • GlobalRenameUser)
- New Username: Botsal (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • similar names • UV • CentralAuth)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- Stewards/Global renamers: usurp user, rename user
- Reason: Username to be used for the bot to be developed by Abecesel. The account with the username Botsal registered on April 9, 2021 and has 0 changes.
- @Abotsal: this is a bot operated by @Abecesel: isn't it? Can you sign here for confirmation Abecesel? Because "usurpation is only available for users who made significant changes in Wikis". Vincent Vega msg? 19:10, 11 May 2022 (UTC)
- Yep! :) abc 19:17, 11 May 2022 (UTC)
- On hold until June, 11 2022. Notified via main wiki talk page. Vincent Vega msg? 19:21, 11 May 2022 (UTC)
ShiriEditsEdit
- Wiki: meta.wikimedia.org (stewardry • list 'crats)
- Old Username: ShiriEdits (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • CentralAuth • GlobalRenameUser)
- New Username: Shiri (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • similar names • UV • CentralAuth)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- Stewards/Global renamers: usurp user, rename user
- Reason: I would like to remove the redundant "Edits" in my username. The target username only has 17 edits on Polish Wikipedia from a one-day editing spree in 2009.
--ShiriEdits (talk) 02:59, 14 May 2022 (UTC)
- Not done. Once Shiri has valid edits, is not possible to usurp it's username. Please, choose another one. --Eta Carinae (talk) 14:54, 15 May 2022 (UTC)
Lorenzo LongoEdit
- Wiki: meta.wikimedia.org (stewardry • list 'crats)
- Old Username: Lorenzo Longo (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • CentralAuth • GlobalRenameUser)
- New Username: Lollo98 (talk • edits • logs • cross-wiki-contribs • userpages • similar names • UV • CentralAuth)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- Stewards/Global renamers: usurp user, rename user
- Reason: I want to change my name for privacy reasons. The new name already exist but it's valid (zero edits).
--Lorenzo Longo (talk) 17:51, 16 May 2022 (UTC)
- On hold until 16 June --Superpes15 (talk) 17:56, 16 May 2022 (UTC)
See alsoEdit
Archives:
- for this page: Category:Steward requests archive/Username changes
- for the former "Steward requests/SUL requests" page:
- 2008: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12.
- 2009: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12.
- 2010: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12.
- 2011: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12.
- 2012: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12.
- 2013: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12.
- 2014: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07.
- for username changes
- 2014: 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12.
- 2015: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12
- 2016: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12
- 2017: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12
- 2018: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12
- 2019: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12
- 2020: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12
- 2021: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12
- 2022: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12
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