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.
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
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 meta: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.

Jaldridge86 → Just11886

Current name: Jaldridge86 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Just11886 (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: 02:49, 24 August 2025 (UTC)
Reason: Want to remove my surname from my username for privacy. Jaldridge86 (talk) 02:49, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not done there is an existing account at the desired new name, please kindly go through m:SRUC. A09|(talk) 18:56, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

AniruddhaArko123 → The_Mysterious_Man_1248

Current name: AniruddhaArko123 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: The_Mysterious_Man_1248 (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: 03:58, 26 August 2025 (UTC)
Reason: I do not wish to use my real name. AniruddhaArko123 (talk) 03:58, 26 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: AniruddhaArko123 As your request may be related to a desire for anonymity/privacy, please note that a permanent log record will be created connecting your previous name to the new one. As such, you may prefer to simply create a new account, and either just abandon your old account or have it renamed to something random and abandon it. If you still want a rename then post here again saying so. JBW (talk) 21:06, 27 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Zalmayali → Goldfish12

Current name: Zalmayali (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Goldfish12 (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: 21:00, 31 August 2025 (UTC)
Reason: used my real name Zalmayali (talk) 21:00, 31 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Zalmayali. The chosen username is too similar to an existing username or it used to be username of someone else that got renamed: Goldfish12. Please choose another username. Cabayi (talk) 06:26, 1 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Shlg2 → AlexEdu

Alternative options if unavailable: Alex_Edu, AlexEdu1, Alex_Education, Aedu, AlexResearch, EduAlex.

Current name: Shlg2 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: AlexEdu (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: 21:19, 31 August 2025 (UTC)
Reason: I would like a shorter, professional username that reflects my academic interest in education, while remaining neutral and consistent with Wikipedia’s username policy. Shlg2 (talk) 21:19, 31 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Shlg2. The chosen username is too similar to existing usernames or it used to be username of someone else that got renamed: AlexEdu and Alexedu. Cabayi (talk) 06:29, 1 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Mr. Roy 2001 → Moly Roy

Current name: Mr. Roy 2001 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Moly Roy (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: 14:22, 1 September 2025 (UTC)
Reason: I want my name to be in my username. Mr. Roy 2001 (talk) 14:22, 1 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Mr. Roy 2001, are you aware of the risks of using your real name as username? Take a look around WP:REALNAME and confirm if you are okay using real name despite the risks associated. _Regards,Aafi ^(talk) 16:21, 1 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Aafi, I know this.This is my nickname. Please change my username as per my request. Mr. Roy 2001 (talk) 16:39, 1 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Alright

Done. Happy editing Moly Roy. _Regards,Aafi ^(talk) 17:33, 1 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]