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{{shortcut|[[SW:NAMECHANGE]]}} | {{shortcut|[[SW:RENAME]]<br/>[[SW:NAMECHANGE]]}} | ||
Users on SmashWiki have the privilege of '''changing their username'''. While it is a simple process, there are a few restrictions on its use, as name changes can introduce a lot of confusion if handled improperly. | Users on SmashWiki have the privilege of '''changing their username'''. While it is a simple process, there are a few restrictions on its use, as name changes can introduce a lot of confusion if handled improperly. | ||
==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]] 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. | ||
#The bureaucrat should then follow through with the rename process, which will automatically rename the user and move all | #*If at this point, you decide to use a different name again, the process must be repeated from step 2. | ||
#The user is then expected to edit their | #The bureaucrat should then follow through with the rename process, which will automatically rename the user and move all user pages accordingly. | ||
#The user is then expected to edit their user pages and [[SW:SIGN|signature]] to suit their new name. | |||
Requiring users to wait a short while before confirming the request is done to ensure that no name changes are done on a whim - they should be well thought-out as a serious commitment. If you forget to perform the confirmation process, perhaps you don't want the name change that much after all. | Requiring users to wait a short while before confirming the request is done to ensure that no name changes are done on a whim - they should be well thought-out as a serious commitment. If you forget to perform the confirmation process, perhaps you don't want the name change that much after all. | ||
Note that in the case of fixing an [[SW:NAME|inappropriate username]], the rename should go through immediately, | Note that in the case of fixing an [[SW:NAME|inappropriate username]], the rename should go through immediately, bypassing steps 2 and 3. | ||
Also, if you have been '''blocked''' as a result of an inappropriate username, you won't be able to post on a bureaucrat's talk page. In this case, post on [[Special:MyTalk|your own talk page]] and submit your name change request that way. | |||
==Restrictions== | ==Restrictions== | ||