Requesting Username Changes
Requesting Username Changes
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Picked a username years ago that doesn't fit your online persona today?
Trying to align your usernames across the internet?
Asked to change your username by a Steward?
While a name change shouldn't be undertaken lightly, the process is fairly straightforward.
Key Considerations before Requesting[edit | edit source]
While Stewards will generally approve most requests if adequate reasoning is provided and the user is in good standing, frequent requests (less than a year between requests) will generally not be approved without a good reason.
Some additional points to consider:
- Is the username I want already taken?
- Will my requested username violate Username Policy?
- Have I already changed my username recently?
- Is this something I could solve by customizing my signature?
- Is the username I want one that I'll be happy with for a year or more?
It is also important to note: change requests are publicly logged, if you are creating a new account for anonymity/privacy, it is better to create a separate and independent new account, and having your current account renamed to something random and abandon it.
This process of creating a new account should not be used for ban evasion, otherwise the user may find all accounts under their ownership globally locked.
Request Process[edit | edit source]
Requests to change a username globally on Miraheze should be filed via the rename request form, be sure to provide a clear reason for the request to avoid it getting declined.
A Steward or other functionary with global rename privileges will review your request at their next opportunity and, if approved...
- your user and user talk pages will be moved to the new name on every wiki you have contributed to.
- The old user/talk pages will be redirected to your new name
- your username for login will now be the new username
- All new edits will be attributed to your new username
Please let a steward know via Steward Requests if you experience any issues following a name change.