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This page is a forum in which users can request, and global renamers (including Stewards) familiar with local usurpation guidelines, can consider and carry out, the "usurpation" of usernames primarily held locally. This consists of renaming an existing account in order to vacate the username and allow another user to take it.

Please note that global accounts whose "home wiki" is another project or which have significant attachments on other projects cannot be usurped here; these requests must be made at meta:Steward requests/Username changes (see meta:Help:Unified login).

A few users have agreed to provide assistance with the mechanics of this process. If you wish to assist as well, please read the linked page carefully.

Notes

The account you want to usurp must have the English Wikipedia as its "home wiki", i.e. or should be displayed next to the en.wikipedia.org entry for the account at Special:CentralAuth.
The account you want to usurp should have no edits or significant log entries to qualify for usurpation (though rare exceptions are made in some circumstances). This includes edits or log actions on other Wikimedia projects. These can be checked through Special:CentralAuth.
Please do not request usurpation of another account if your own user account is less than several months old, or barely used. In order to ensure that usurped usernames be put to good use, we prefer only to grant requests from reasonably well-established users.

Instructions

Log in to your present account.
- Please do not leave a talk page message or e-mail the target account yourself. If this becomes necessary, a user familiar with the usurpation process will do so.
Click here to place your request.
1. Replace "TARGET NAME" with the username you wish to usurp.
2. Replace "YOUR REASON" with a description of why you want to usurp the account.
3. Leave the "Subject/headline" field blank.

If the URL above does not work, simply copy the following text, click "edit this page" and paste it at the bottom of the page. Modify it as indicated.

{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON}}

Advanced usage

For requests involving renaming an account other than your logged in account, use this:

{{subst:usurp|CURRENT NAME|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON}}

For usurp only requests, which leaves your logged in account untouched, set the usurponly parameter to yes:

{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|usurponly=yes|reason=YOUR REASON}}

To add an optional non default signature, use the sig parameter:

{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON|sig=OPTIONAL SIGNATURE}}

Preview the changes and make sure both names are spelled correctly. Click "Publish changes".
Your request is now complete and ready to be processed after the hold period (usually about a week). If the owner of the target account does not object, a global renamer will fulfill your request provided other requirements are met. Do not be surprised when you find yourself unable to log in to your old account.

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

Please place your request in the section for the current day, at the bottom of the list. It is currently 06:46:39, 25 April 2024 (UTC) (Update).

Place your request here

Current requests

Please place your request in the section for the current day, at the bottom of the list. It is 06:46:39, 25 April 2024 (UTC).

Requests relating to single-user login and/or global accounts can now be found at Wikipedia:Changing username/SUL

November 28, 2008

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than December 6, 2008.

TempAAAName → Rigor Mortis

Current username: TempAAAName (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Rigor Mortis (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 18:37, 28 November 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)

The user I want to usurp created a page 3 years ago which contained 1 line of text. Is this GFDL significant? TempAAAName (talk) 18:37, 28 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
User has 1 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 1 total edits. Requesting user has 6 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 02:17, 29 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: can you confirm you're the es wiki owner of this name? — Rlevse • Talk • 22:55, 7 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I do not own this name on any other wiki. TempAAAName (talk) 22:34, 9 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Since you are not the SUL owner, request is denied. Please choose a name with no SUL problems. — Rlevse • Talk • 22:42, 12 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

November 29, 2008

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than December 7, 2008.

Kojie90 → Kojie

Current username: Kojie90 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Kojie (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 16:29, 29 November 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has 13 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 16:31, 29 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Kojie90 (talk) 21:23, 29 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Confirm you are the es wiki owner. — Rlevse • Talk • 03:42, 7 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

December 1, 2008

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than December 9, 2008.

Aftermath chicago → Zoident

Current username: Aftermath chicago (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Zoident (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 17:08, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
Posted from WP:CHU where the original request was made. User was previously username blocked for a promotional name, has requested this change and I accepted it as the basis for his unblock. Protonk (talk) 17:08, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

This may actually be the same user. Protonk (talk) 17:10, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It is the same user, no need for USURP. Sorry for the confusion. Protonk (talk) 17:15, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
- Is this request wanted then? If it is the same user, the GFDL concerns listed by the bot below can be waived. Caulde 12:48, 6 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
This user was created less than 6 months ago, such usernames may not be usurped. You can file another request when the username is older than 6 months.
User has 21 undeleted edits, 1 deleted edits, and 22 total edits. Requesting user has 23 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 01:47, 3 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done target is still editing. — Rlevse • Talk • 12:10, 13 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

December 3, 2008

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than December 11, 2008.

Zombi77 → Zombi

Current username: Zombi77 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Zombi (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 12:03, 3 December 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
My home wiki is the german. I have the username Zombi there and in the commons. Zombi77 (talk) 12:03, 3 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has 2 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 12:05, 3 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done — Rlevse • Talk • 12:12, 13 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Jvbemen → Chemstar

Current username: Jvbemen (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Chemstar (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 15:56, 3 December 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
Jvbemen (talk) 15:56, 3 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has 66 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 16:02, 3 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I did add the usurp bit - ClueBot is mistaken!

You didn't WP:SIGN your post, though. X clamation point 03:03, 4 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done by Rdsmith4. — Rlevse • Talk • 12:17, 13 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

December 8, 2008

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than December 16, 2008.

Ethan0 → Ethan

Current username: Ethan0 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Ethan (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 06:39, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
-Ethan (talk) • 2008-12-8 06:39 (UTC)

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has 384 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 06:39, 8 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Shapiros10 → Shappy

Current username: Shapiros10 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Shappy (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 22:00, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
Sam ^Blab 22:00, 8 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Can my entire SUL account be renamed to Shappy? Sam ^Blab 22:00, 8 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has 5902 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 22:04, 8 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: requestor notified tgt after bot was run. Is okay after minimum time. — Rlevse • Talk • 01:26, 9 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

December 9, 2008

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than December 17, 2008.

RockManQ → VX

Current username: RockManQ (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: VX (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 22:53, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
RockManQ^{Review me} 22:53, 9 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
- Privacy concerns, particularly this. I want a username that will reflect my interests (chemistry, milhist) and one that is less visible in google searches.

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username has an email address set.
User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has 2996 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 22:58, 9 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Email sent. X clamation point 02:22, 10 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

December 10, 2008

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than December 18, 2008.

Naurgul2 → Naurgul

Current username: Naurgul2 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Naurgul (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 10:07, 10 December 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
Naurgul2 (talk) 10:07, 10 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
User has 3 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 3 total edits. Requesting user has 1 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 10:12, 10 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

December 11, 2008

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than December 19, 2008.

Bastie → 2fort5r

Current username: Bastie (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: 2fort5r (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 07:34, 11 December 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
Bastie (talk) 07:34, 11 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has 2540 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 07:39, 11 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ab1en → Ab1

Current username: Ab1en (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Ab1 (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 09:44, 11 December 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
Reason: I am an Italian user, I'd like to unify with my Italian login it:utente:Ab1. I was probably the creator of Ab1 on Wiki.en, but I am not shure. Thank you, Ab1en (talk) 09:44, 11 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has 2 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 09:44, 11 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Changing User Name

December 12, 2008

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than December 20, 2008.

CURRENT_NAME → REQUESTED_NAME

Current username: CURRENT_NAME (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: REQUESTED_NAME (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 11:25, 12 December 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
67.82.71.63 (talk) 11:25, 12 December 2008 (UTC)JOHN[reply]

Clerk note: User "REQUESTED_NAME" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU instead. ClueBot VI (talk) 11:25, 12 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Elena_xxx → Elena

Current username: Elena_xxx (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: Elena (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
Datestamp: 17:51, 12 December 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
Elena xxx (talk) 17:51, 12 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has 80 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 17:52, 12 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

@@ Line 71: / Line 71: @@
 I did add the usurp bit - ClueBot is mistaken!
 ::You didn't [[WP:SIGN]] your post, though. [[User:X!|<span style="font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;color:steelblue;">'''X'''</span>]][[User talk:X!|<span style="color:steelblue;"><small>clamation point</small></span>]] 03:03, 4 December 2008 (UTC)
+{{done}} by Rdsmith4. <span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — [[User:Rlevse|<b style="color:#060;"><i>R</i>levse</b>]] • [[User_talk:Rlevse|<span style="color:#990;">Talk</span>]] • </span> 12:17, 13 December 2008 (UTC)
 === December 8, 2008 ===