Editing Renaming policy

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The '''renaming policy''' dictates the policy for Global renames. Global renames can be carried out by any [[Stewards|steward]], and [[System administrators|system administrators]] have the ability to do so for technical reasons.

== Simple Renames ==
Simple renames, i.e changes from one non-controversial username to another that is not taken can be done at [[Special:GlobalRenameRequest]]. A steward will review your request and initiate the rename.

Simple renames from a controversial username, such as a promotional username to another should usually be requested at [[Special:GlobalRenameRequest]], however if you are (globally) blocked, you may request a rename on your Meta talk page. 

For technical reasons, IP addresses cannot be renamed.

== Complex renames ==
Complex renames, i.e changes to an in-use username cannot be requested at [[Special:GlobalRenameRequest]]. For that reason, we ask that you request complex renames on the talk page of this page ([[Talk:Renaming policy]]). The account you wish to usurp must have no significant logged actions/edits (excluding vandalism etc). After a 14 day waiting period after notifying the user you wish to usurp, the rename will be completed.