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# 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 [[Help:Page history|page history]] of every page you've edited, and in all [[Help:Log|log entries]].
#* Your [[WP:User pages|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 [[Wikipedia:Signatures|signatures]] will still point to the old userpage; however, a [[Help:Redirect|redirect]] will be created pointing to your new userpage.
#* Understand that using your [[Wikipedia:Username policy#Real_names|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 '''[[WP:Username policy|username policy]]''' and ensure your new name does not violate it. Usernames must not:
#* be [[Wikipedia:Username policy#Disruptive or offensive usernames|inappropriate, profane, or offensive]]
#* contain [[Wikipedia:Username policy#Usernames with libelous, contentious, or non-public information|libelous, contentious, or non-public information]]
#* be [[Wikipedia:Username policy#Misleading usernames|misleading by impersonating other users or implying that you have authority]]
#* be the [[Wikipedia:Username policy#Promotional usernames|name of a company, organization, group]]; or [[Wikipedia:Username policy#Usernames implying shared use|imply that the account is shared with multiple people]]
#* contain [[Wikipedia:Username policy#Non-script usernames|emoji, emoticons, or non-language symbols]]
#* contain the <code># < > [ ] | { } / @ : =</code> characters, among [[Wikipedia:Naming_conventions_(technical_restrictions)#Restrictions_on_usernames|other restrictions]]
#* start with <code>~2</code>, as this is reserved for [[Wikipedia:Temporary accounts|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.{{br}}If the target name hasn't made any edits to any Wikimedia project, you may request usurpation at [[meta:Steward requests/Username changes]].
# [[Special:UserLogin|Log in]] with your current username. Requests will ''not'' be approved if the requester is not logged in.
# '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Changing_username/Simple&action=edit&section=new&preload=Wikipedia%3AChanging+username%2Freq&editintro=Wikipedia%3AChanging+username%2Feditintro&nosummary=yes&veswitched=0 Place your request here].'''
#* Add your desired username after <code>'''NEW='''</code>.
#* Add a reason for the change after <code>'''REASON='''</code>. Requests without a valid reason will ''not'' be approved.
#* Do not change anything else.
# Select '''{{int:publishchanges}}'''.
# Check back on this page periodically to answer any inquiries regarding your request. Consider [{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAMEE}}
|action=watch}} 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.
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