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+ | On FANDOM, you are allowed to '''change your username'''. This can be done '''once''' and only once. Before making an account rename request, make sure that the new name is in fact the one you want to be called, and that the username is not already taken. Once you have decided to change your name, you can trigger your account change by filling out the form at [[Special:UserRenameTool]]. |
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− | Wikia staff will currently allow [[Special:ConfirmEmail|email-confirmed]] users to change their user name via re-naming '''''once''''' and '''''only once'''''. |
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− | Before making a formal account rename request, make sure the new user name is in fact what you will want to be called weeks or months into the future. Please make sure you are happy with your new name as you can not request staff change it multiple times. |
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− | Usernames can also be changed by making a new account, but that is not the same as renaming and does not carry over the old editing histories. |
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− | Renames are performed at staff discretion. |
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− | ===Checking to see if your desired name is taken or free=== |
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==Renaming your account== |
==Renaming your account== |
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+ | When making your request, please go to the form located at [[Special:UserRenameTool]] and '''ensure that there are no typos (e.g. that uppercase and lowercase letters are correct)''' as the tool will not be able to know if you meant something else. Please keep in mind that usernames cannot begin with a lowercase letter. |
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+ | Simply enter your desired new name (twice - to ensure the spelling and punctuation is correct), your password and check the box indicating you are aware of the tool policies. |
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+ | If your request is allowed to proceed, the tool will begin the process after you confirm the request. Please note, If you have thousands of edits or you have edited across various communities, the rename can take up to several minutes. You will receive a confirmation email once the rename is complete. You can go ahead and edit while the process runs - it will be properly attributed to your new account name. |
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− | Simply enter in your desired new name, and check off both boxes to indicate that you have confirmed that the spelling and punctuation for my new name is correct and that you have read this help page on renaming your account. |
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⚫ | A rename will move your contributions on all communities and will move your user pages and contributions to a new name. Your password, email account and preferences will remain the same. Existing signatures though are not changed, so you will need to edit affected pages yourself if you want to change these. |
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− | If your request is approved, a Wikia staff member will email you to let you know and inform you once your account is renamed. While the rename process is running, you ''can not edit'' on Wikia (and thus will see a message informing you that are blocked). Please note, If you have thousands of edits or you have edited across various wikis, the rename can take up to several hours or even a day. |
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==Advanced== |
==Advanced== |
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− | Another more advanced way to change your username is to [[Special:UserLogin/signup|create a new account]] with your new name. If you like, you can redirect your old userpage to your new one by typing <code><nowiki>#REDIRECT [[User:New name]]</nowiki></code> on the page. If you have few edits, this is all you need to do. Keep in mind, most |
+ | Another more advanced way to change your username is to [[Special:UserLogin/signup|create a new account]] with your new name. If you like, you can redirect your old userpage to your new one by typing <code><nowiki>#REDIRECT [[User:New name]]</nowiki></code> on the page. If you have few edits, this is all you need to do. Keep in mind, most communities have policies in place about sockpuppet accounts, so try to keep edits under one account. |
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*[[Help:Close my account]] |
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+ | ==Further Help & Feedback== |
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Revision as of 23:46, 8 February 2018
On FANDOM, you are allowed to change your username. This can be done once and only once. Before making an account rename request, make sure that the new name is in fact the one you want to be called, and that the username is not already taken. Once you have decided to change your name, you can trigger your account change by filling out the form at Special:UserRenameTool.
Choosing a new name
FANDOM allows names that are made up of normal alphabet characters found in common languages. Furthermore, if you still wish to proceed, be aware that you may not be renamed to:
- a name that another person has already registered
- an offensive name
- a blocked name
- a name that attempts to impersonate another FANDOM user
- a name that contains non-alphabetic characters, for example, card suit symbols or trademark signs, or starts with an uncapitalized letter
Check if the name is available
In order to check to see if your chosen name has not already been taken, you can do a search on Community Central. Simply type in the user name you're interested in renaming your account to at:
http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User:
For example, if I wanted to rename my account to "IWantThisAccountPlease
", I would end the URL with User:IWantThisAccountPlease
.
If the name hasn't been taken yet, you should see a message in red text reading: "User account "NAME
" does not exist or has never logged in on this wiki."
Renaming your account
When making your request, please go to the form located at Special:UserRenameTool and ensure that there are no typos (e.g. that uppercase and lowercase letters are correct) as the tool will not be able to know if you meant something else. Please keep in mind that usernames cannot begin with a lowercase letter.
Simply enter your desired new name (twice - to ensure the spelling and punctuation is correct), your password and check the box indicating you are aware of the tool policies.
If your request is allowed to proceed, the tool will begin the process after you confirm the request. Please note, If you have thousands of edits or you have edited across various communities, the rename can take up to several minutes. You will receive a confirmation email once the rename is complete. You can go ahead and edit while the process runs - it will be properly attributed to your new account name.
A rename will move your contributions on all communities and will move your user pages and contributions to a new name. Your password, email account and preferences will remain the same. Existing signatures though are not changed, so you will need to edit affected pages yourself if you want to change these.
Advanced
Another more advanced way to change your username is to create a new account with your new name. If you like, you can redirect your old userpage to your new one by typing #REDIRECT [[User:New name]]
on the page. If you have few edits, this is all you need to do. Keep in mind, most communities have policies in place about sockpuppet accounts, so try to keep edits under one account.
See also
Further Help & Feedback
- Browse and search other help pages at Help:Contents
- Check Fandom Community Central for sources of further help and support
- Check Contacting Fandom for how to report any errors or unclear steps in this article