Wikipedia:Request an account/Proposed version
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Because of users automatically creating accounts for vandalism, Wikipedia has been forced to prevent usernames being created that are too similar to existing usernames and to add an image (called a captcha) to the login process to confirm that users are not using an automated process. If you have attempted to create an account, but have chosen a username that is too similar to an existing username, or have been unable to read the image because you are using a screen reader, or a browser that does not support images, please follow the instructions below:
Instructions:
- Check here to make sure your desired name isn't already in use.
- Send an e-mail to accounts-enwiki-l@lists.wikimedia.org with the username you wish to register. You may wish to use a disposable e-mail address because it will be visible to all subscribers to the mailing list.
- Do not e-mail the password that you'd like to use on the account - you will receive a randomized password via e-mail, which you you will be prompted to change when you first login.
- Check your e-mail inbox for any possible updates or problems that may occur with your request.
- If you are told that the username is "already taken", you will need to try a different username.
- Once your account has been made successfully, you will receive an automated e-mail from wiki@wikimedia.org stating your login credentials. You can use these to log in where you will then be prompted to create a new password.
Administrators and experienced users: Instructions on how subscribe to the list and act on requests can be found here.
