| This thread is for username change requests which you cannot perform yourself. Remember that you can change your own username here. Please ensure you read and abide by all rules here. Please respect that this thread is here for the benefit of all users and we will attempt to fulfill all requests where possible. Users abusing this thread will receive a permanent ban. You are only allowed one request. This thread was created for users who identify to one username across many social websites, but were unable to have the same username on MAL because an old, inactive account had claimed and discarded the nick years ago. It is not for users to "collect" usernames or change identities like socks. Nor is it for users to claim usernames from active, used accounts. Do not PM admins asking for username change requests. We created this thread to stop our inboxes from being flooded. Do not make a fuss because you did not get your desired username. Arguing with admin decisions will be ignored. This thread is privilege, not a right. Do not block the requested username, or your old nickname, with a duplicate account. This perpetuates the problem. Doing the above or similar activities will be automatically detected and result in a non-negotiable permanent ban. You must meet all of these requirements:
The inactive username's account must meet one of the following:
The inactive username cannot be:
Hoping to change the capitals in your nick? Please post your nick with the desired capitalisation. Note that it must be the exact same nick, just in a different case. One request only. Looking for your inactive account? Used accounts will be renamed with either an underscore (_) or hyphen (-) on the end. If you need help reclaiming your old account, please contact an admin. Rules updated on Jan 21, 2018. See here for more information on why. Update on Feb 13, 2024. Inactive username requests are now available again. See here for details. Update on Mar 30, 2024. Eligibility criteria has been modified. See here for details. |
TenshoJun 22, 10:28 PM
| The user Cody has been inactive for 8 years. That's my request; I'd love to have my own name as my username :) Edit: If anyone wants the username 2016 feel free to request it. I made the alt some time ago, but after removing all the stuff I had on there to my main I've barely used it since. Thank you! |
SwimminglyDoneSep 27, 2015 11:06 AM
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| Oh thank god, this has been a long time coming. There have been many usernames that I've wanted to use in the past, only to find that they belong to someone who hasn't logged in for 5 years and never added anything to their list. |
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| Can I say that I'm fully against this Decision? I'm having my Doubts with the Definitions of "inactive usernames": There are a few vague and questionable Entries: 1) "are completely empty 3 months after last online." - what if an Account gets hacked while the Account Owner is away in that Time Frame, just to "free" the Name? 2) "have barely been used (next to no list entries, comments, posts, etc.) and were last online 2+ years ago." - where is the Line between "barely" and still acceptable to come under the 5 Years Policy? 3) "Administrators reserve the right to use their own discretion and apply the above rules with some flexibility." - Does that mean, the Rules can and will be changed without prior Notice? Also, will there be any Form of Notification or Warning when an Account is reaching the State of Inactivity? |
NoboruSep 21, 2015 2:25 PM
| You're welcome to say you're fully against it, but as this is a request thread, I do not want the thread to devolve into a series of arguments on the time lengths or other rules given in the OP. 1. If someone hacked the account to get a username, they'd simply change the username of the account. 2. The line is up to administrator discretion. I'm not going to say 5 list entries, and then someone requests a username that has 6. 3. That means that the admins on MAL are in the possession of common sense and will use it to ensure that inactive accounts are not renamed when there is some confidence the user will be returning. Noboru, I've been an admin on MAL for a long time. Most people who don't log in after 5 years can't even remember their usernames. They either create new accounts or come onto IRC asking for help because they can't remember their username. Before the username request feature existed, I used to have to help people find out why their email was registered on the site - because they created an account years ago and completely forgot about it. Please have some faith in me to do my job properly. |
Noboru said: Also, will there be any Form of Notification or Warning when an Account is reaching the State of Inactivity? Yeah btw, I think an e-mail should be sent to renamed users What if renamed user comes back and wants its username back? Will he get it, or will his request be denied? Mod Edit: Merged posts. |
KinetaSep 21, 2015 2:44 PM
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| Wow, that's actually pretty cool. I've wanted the username Prince since I joined this site, but someone took it and never used MAL again ;_; Just noticed the guy 2 posts above me had this as a second choice. That doesn't count right ;) |
A stupid thread deserves a stupid answer!  |
| i like to get my old username back called ios the user who stole that username fits all the requirements this is the user http://myanimelist.net/profile/iOS |
degSep 21, 2015 3:18 PM
| I'd like to apply for the username "motoko". The account last appears to have been active in 2007 and has less than 10 entries in their anime list and only 2 in their manga list. |
| Developer, sysadmin, and anime addict. Have an Android smartphone? Try Atarashii! |
| I'd like to request to change my username to Serendipity. The account has been inactive since 2008 and does not have a list. Thanks! |
| I want to change some of the letters in my name to capitals. DMoC |
"Hurry up with my damn croissants." |
| Hello, I'd like to request the username Hige with capitalization. http://myanimelist.net/profile/Hige I messaged the person a while back and I believe they logged in after receiving an email notification. But other than that, they had not logged in, nor made any entries since the account's creation in 2007. Thanks! |
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| Would like to get rid of the underscore in my username and become just "Creamy" http://myanimelist.net/profile/CreAmy ^Account hasn't been used since it was created in 2009 and nothing was added to the user's lists. I want it capitalized like my current username is just without the _ in front ^^ Please and thank you~! |
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| 3 Months or 5 Years? How long of being inactive really? |
| Haters always gonna hate. |
| I'd like to have the "Nate" username, please. The member didn't log in for 7+ years. http://myanimelist.net/profile/nate |
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| I'd like to request the username "Sacred" is possible please The account has not been logged into for 7+ years, no posts/comments though it has a few entries http://myanimelist.net/profile/Sacred Thanks for the consideration~ |
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| is this asking for too much? lol http://myanimelist.net/profile/mayu |
Kineta said: Thanks. I didn't plan to discuss that much, either, since there is no Discussion Thread in the News Section. That's why I'm stopping here now.You're welcome to say you're fully against it, but as this is a request thread, I do not want the thread to devolve into a series of arguments on the time lengths or other rules given in the OP. Maybe if there's a Suggestion Thread or I might eventually create one, although I'd prefer if major Changes would have their own News Thread. Would like to have my Thoughts sorted out and see first, whether I'm the only one with Concerns or not. |
| You know what I want. 2 years of waiting... |
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| Hello, I'd like the name "Rainbow" ^-^ http://myanimelist.net/profile/Rainbow Inactive for 7+ years and has nothing in their list. Thank you! |
| Please please i would like the name http://myanimelist.net/profile/kitten i've been waiting for this thread for months hehe thank you thank you<3333 |
Rayzer said: are completely empty 3 months after last online.3 Months or 5 Years? How long of being inactive really? e.g they have no list entries or posts after 3 months of not logging in - they are empty accounts here is an example of an empty account: http://myanimelist.net/profile/butthead |
| I'm surprised none of y'all just messaged Kineta, it's rad that we've got this now. |
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| I want my username changed to Frozen without "X"-s. first letter capitalized just like my current Username, Thanks ^^ http://myanimelist.net/profile/frozen - this user has been inactive for 7+ years |
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| I'd like to request Alex. Last activity was August 15, 2007 - the same date as the account was created. I would like the A capitalized if possible, thank you http://myanimelist.net/profile/Alex |
| My request is simple, this guy hasn't been online since 2009, I request his username, thank you. http://myanimelist.net/profile/Ulquiorra |
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| I'd like to have the name "JonasTheJay". http://myanimelist.net/profile/JonasTheJay This account was actually made by myself, but I used a email adress that doesn't work with MAL ;-: so I just made a different account with a different email. As you can see the account hasn't been active at all and was never confirmend(no "last online") and it was created 8 months ago. Thanks in advance guys~ |
AshitaNoJonasSep 26, 2015 8:06 AM
| Can I have the username Maka? The account has not been active in 7 years. http://myanimelist.net/profile/maka |
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| I'd like to change my account Username to an account that hasn't been used in around 4-5 years now. http://myanimelist.net/profile/Rogue |
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| Awesome thread; thank you for the opportunity. I would like to apply for the username "Ayumi". http://myanimelist.net/profile/Ayumi Last Online: Jul 29, 2009 7:30 PM (6+ years) Thank you in advance! |
| If possible I'd like to request the username Siren. Inactive since 2010 and has nothing in their list. Thank you in advance ! |
SirenSep 27, 2015 2:15 PM
 k 「黒い太陽 .ㅤ.ㅤ. 」 nekonin.flavors ✿ navigation ✿ portfolio ✿ ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ 𝔇io 𝔅rando ❝...live nobly and with pride. if you do that, you'll surely be able to go to heaven.❞ — over heaven ㅤㅤ |
| i guess this was cancelled because of the possible problems it can cause might be that the development team have better plans for user aliases |
j0x said: How was it canceled? I see some peoples names already changed.i guess this was cancelled because of the possible problems it can cause might be that the development team have better plans for user aliases |
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Tyrel said: j0x said: How was it canceled? I see some peoples names already changed.i guess this was cancelled because of the possible problems it can cause might be that the development team have better plans for user aliases well my username was not change earlier but ye its fine now i guess Kineta miss my request or something |
| Would like to lose the "-" in my username. http://myanimelist.net/profile/bigboss inactive for good 6 years. Much obliged if I can get BigBoss, ty. Thank you very much. |
BigBossSep 28, 2015 10:53 AM
 "One must die and one must live. No victory, no defeat. The survivor will carry on the fight. It is our destiny... The one who survives will inherit the title of Boss. And the one who inherits the title of Boss will face an existence of endless battle." |
| I would like the username James please. User last logged in 2008 and has 0 entries http://myanimelist.net/profile/james |
| I would like to lose the "93" in my username. http://myanimelist.net/profile/Clockwerk he hasn't been active for 6 years. |
shotz_ said: Or you could request.. after 6 months.have not been banned in the last 6 months. dammit i knew it was too good to be true. i'll just have to learn to live with this underscore i guess. |
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Roth said: damn i wanted to take http://myanimelist.net/profile/niggershotz_ said: Or you could request.. after 6 months.dammit i knew it was too good to be true. i'll just have to learn to live with this underscore i guess. but i guess i have to wait |
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