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 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.

Sajid Mohamed K → SMK100

Current name: Sajid Mohamed K (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: SMK100 (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: 07:53, 15 February 2026 (UTC)
Reason: Big and privacy concern Sajid Mohamed K (talk) 07:53, 15 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

PolishHamster → 1ts

Current name: PolishHamster (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: 1ts (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: 19:26, 15 February 2026 (UTC)
Reason: I want to change my username from Polish Hamster to 1ts because it's shorter and can fit better- like in a signature. I like the rarity of a 3 letter username too, as not many are available. Thank you! ~ DatPolish Hamster 19:26, 15 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Kazuos225 → Hypnotist823

Current name: Kazuos225 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Hypnotist823 (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: 03:50, 16 February 2026 (UTC)
Reason: obfuscation of previous username to remove reference to my legal name Kazuos225 (talk) 03:50, 16 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Theazmatparrey → Azmat Parrey

Current name: Theazmatparrey (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Azmat Parrey (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: 06:48, 17 February 2026 (UTC)
Reason: Name Misspelled and wrongly written Theazmatparrey (talk) 06:48, 17 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Subject's articles are currently up on AfD due to likely LLM abuse and they are evading scrutiny; I would strongly suggest this rename request be denied at least until the end of their current discussions. They've also been here with this name since late 2021 and have suddenly deigned it necessary to resolve a 'spelling error' (which is merely removing 'the' and adding spaces between first and last name) that hadn't existed until this exact moment when their charades are falling apart. Nathannah • 📮 14:39, 17 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

FraAsdrubale → france993

Current name: FraAsdrubale (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: France993 (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: 10:38, 17 February 2026 (UTC)
Reason: really old username, not pretty FraAsdrubale (talk) 10:38, 17 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

HypoEve → LilyTrub

Current name: HypoEve (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: LilyTrub (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: 14:17, 17 February 2026 (UTC)
Reason: doxxed HypoEve (talk) 14:17, 17 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: @HypoEve: If your account is renamed, there will be permanent links connecting the new name to the old one. Therefore if you are concerned about privacy a better choice may be just to abandon your account and create a new one. Do you still wish to go ahead with renaming? JBW (talk) 11:06, 18 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

FallenSky1611 → FalKnas1611

Current name: FallenSky1611 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: FalKnas1611 (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: 17:32, 17 February 2026 (UTC)
Reason: My previous username was used consistently across all platforms. I have recently changed it to FalKnas1611, as I believe it better reflects my identity. Therefore, I would also like to update my username here to maintain consistency and make it easier for me to remember when logging in. FallenSky1611 (talk) 17:32, 17 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

MatthewPoopypants → sherk112

Current name: MatthewPoopypants (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Sherk112 (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: 19:19, 19 February 2026 (UTC)
Reason: The old one was too childish and I'd like it to not be MatthewPoopypants (talk) 19:19, 19 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Coolnicecool → Raleigh Priour

Current name: Coolnicecool (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Raleigh Priour (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: 02:04, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
Reason: I am changing all of my accounts that I had under CoolNiceCool to Raleigh Priour as that is my real name and is more professional Coolnicecool (talk) 02:04, 20 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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