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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
Meta-Wiki requests


Instructions

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SUL finalization

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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 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 here

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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

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 account

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For changing your username on one wiki:

Please include the following information in your request:

  • the old username,
  • the new username,
  • please sign ~~~~ 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 requests

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Account renames are not private, once renamed many links from the old username to the new username will be permanently made. The reason submitted on the rename form (Special:GlobalRenameRequest) is private, and only visible by the renamers. Additional information that needs to be made in private may be sent using this direct wiki-email interface while logged-in.


Simple rename requests

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If your rename request is simple and does not involve usurpation of an existing account or other SUL issues, you have two options:

  1. Use the request form at Special:GlobalRenameRequest; or
  2. Submit the request below in this section.

Please use this tool to check if the username is taken before filing a request.

Syedbasitahmad

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Status:    Done

--Syedbasitahmad (talk) 15:00, 8 October 2026 (UTC)reply

Done Neriah - 💬 - 11:07, 9 October 2026 (UTC)reply

Requests involving merges, usurps or other complications

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USURP

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 and consensus, accounts with valid edits are not usurped, and the target account must be notified by renamer at least two weeks before usurpation.

Special usurpation request by SuperPianoMan9167

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Status:    On hold

This is a somewhat unusual request, as I do not actually wish to change my username. I would instead like to take control of the account Superpianoman to use as a doppelgänger to avoid impersonation. The account has no valid edits. Thank you for your consideration. SuperPianoMan9167 (talk) 02:26, 27 September 2026 (UTC)reply

@SuperPianoMan9167: Please create the alternate account first with a random username, then let us know the new username. Once that's done, we can proceed with the usurpation. Max (talk) 11:11, 27 September 2026 (UTC)reply
@Max: The account is Special:CentralAuth/SuperPianoMan9167's doppelganger. SuperPianoMan9167 (talk) 21:56, 27 September 2026 (UTC)reply
@SuperPianoMan9167: I understand as you are requesting to use "SuperPianoMan9167's doppelganger" to usurp "Superpianoman" and "SuperPianoMan9167" remains, based on communications above, please do point out if I am wrong. However, target is notified, and this request is  On hold until 12 October. In the meantime, please kindly login "SuperPianoMan9167's doppelganger" and reply here to confirm your ownership. --Hamish one great show can change the world 05:27, 28 September 2026 (UTC)reply
Confirmed that the account belongs to me. SuperPianoMan9167's doppelganger (talk) 13:27, 28 September 2026 (UTC)reply
Relevant log entry confirming my ownership. SuperPianoMan9167 (talk) 13:33, 28 September 2026 (UTC)reply
for the sake of good order :). Neriah - 💬 - 16:11, 28 September 2026 (UTC)reply
Reordered by Veritas Sapientiae (talk | email) 15:18, 2 October 2026 (UTC)reply

Wogone

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Status:    On hold

--Wogone (talk) 05:31, 3 October 2026 (UTC)reply

 On hold until 18 October 2026, target notified via both talk page and email. --Hamish one great show can change the world 22:56, 3 October 2026 (UTC)reply

A Wondrous Raven

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Status:    On hold

--A Wondrous Raven (talk) 03:09, 3 October 2026 (UTC)reply

Ow0cast

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Status:    On hold

--Ow0cast (talk) 02:32, 4 October 2026 (UTC)reply

 On hold until 18 October 2026, also notified via email. Borhan (talk) 14:17, 4 October 2026 (UTC)reply

Have A Nice Life

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Status:    Withdrawn

--Have A Nice Life (talk) 22:31, 7 October 2026 (UTC)reply

Hi, it appears that you changed your username less than six months ago, and we would generally decline your new request under this circumstance. Have you got any convincing reason for us to make an exception this time? --Hamish one great show can change the world 00:23, 8 October 2026 (UTC)reply
Hi Hamish,
Thanks for taking a look!
I understand where you're coming from regarding the timeframe between renames. My previous request was made before I fully settled on the handle I use across my other platforms. I'm hoping to switch to "Strauss" so my account name aligns with my primary online presence.
Since the target account is inactive and requires a usurpation check, I wanted to ask if it might be possible to make an exception. However, I respect the established process and am happy to follow whatever you think is best here.
Thanks again for your help and time! Have A Nice Life (talk) 20:40, 8 October 2026 (UTC)reply
Basically, frequent rename requests are approved only in exceptional cases (privacy, for example), and even then, not usurpation requests. In addition, since I would have hesitated even without the September rename, and because the user has made fewer than 250 edits globally, I lean toward declining the request regardless of the previous rename. Of course, feel free to submit the request again in a few months, once the account is more established. Neriah - 💬 - 22:49, 8 October 2026 (UTC)reply
Hi Neriah,
Thanks for the explanation and context regarding the criteria and edit threshold. I'll hold off for now and focus on building up my edit history before submitting a new request down the line.
Thanks again to both of you for your time! Have A Nice Life (talk) 01:53, 9 October 2026 (UTC)reply
Request withdrawn Neriah - 💬 - 11:07, 9 October 2026 (UTC)reply

Toketaa

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Status:    In progress

--Toketaa (talk) 13:23, 9 October 2026 (UTC)reply

See also

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