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= Username Change Request =
Welcome to the '''Worldpedia Username Change Request''' page. If you need to change your username, please follow the instructions below.

== Eligibility for Username Change ==
Before submitting a request, ensure you meet the following conditions:
* Your account is at least '''30 days old''' and has at least '''50 edits'''.  
* You are not blocked or banned from Worldpedia.  
* Your requested username follows our [[Worldpedia:Username Policy]].  

'''Note:''' Username changes are granted only once per user, except in special circumstances.

== How to Request a Username Change ==
To request a username change, follow these steps:

*1️⃣ '''Check username availability''' – Search for the desired username using [[Special:ListUsers]].  
*2️⃣ '''Post a request''' – Submit your request on [[Worldpedia:Username Change Request/Requests]] using the format below:
<pre>
'''Current Username:''' ExampleUser
'''Requested Username:''' NewExampleUser
'''Reason for Change:''' (Brief reason)
'''Confirmation:''' I confirm that I have read and agree to the [[Worldpedia:Username Policy]].
'''Signature:''' ~~~~
</pre>
*3️⃣ '''Wait for approval''' – A bureaucrat will review and process your request within '''7 days'''.  

== Reasons Username Change May Be Denied ==
Your request may be rejected if:
* The requested username is already in use.  
* The new username violates the [[Worldpedia:Username Policy]].  
* Your account has a history of disruptive behavior.  

== Special Cases ==
* '''Privacy concerns''' – If your username contains personally identifiable information, request a change via '''privacy@worldpedia.org'''.  
* '''Merging accounts''' – If you have multiple accounts, visit [[Worldpedia:Account Merge]] for assistance.  

== Related Pages ==
* [[Worldpedia:Username Policy]]
* [[Worldpedia:Administrators]]
* [[Worldpedia:Help Desk]]  

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