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==Name change procedure== | ==Name change procedure== | ||
As said above, the process of getting a rename is rather simple. | As said above, the process of getting a rename is rather simple. | ||
#Contact a [[SW:BCRAT|bureaucrat]] (as regular admins cannot change names) on their talk page, creating a new section with a title akin to "Rename request". Clearly state what you wish your exact new name to be, preferably in "quote marks". Providing a reason is preferred but not required. | #Contact a [[SW:BCRAT|bureaucrat]] (as regular admins cannot change names) on their talk page, creating a new section with a title akin to "Rename request". Clearly state what you wish your exact new name to be, preferably in "quote marks" or <nowiki>'''</nowiki>'''Bold text'''<nowiki>'''</nowiki>. Providing a reason is preferred but not required. | ||
#The bureaucrat should acknowledge your request, but not do anything. | #The bureaucrat should acknowledge your request, but not do anything. | ||
#After a short period of time (such as a few days), post again in the section stating that you wish to confirm the name change. | #After a short period of time (such as a few days), post again in the section stating that you wish to confirm the name change. | ||