How can I combine two IMDb name pages?

This article provides answers for how to merge duplicate name pages together on IMDb. 

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What's the difference between an name page and account? 

Before we get to the instructions, it's important to understand the difference between these  - an explanation of the difference can be found here.

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I have two accounts, how can I merge them?

If you've created two accounts (i.e. registered twice on IMDb with two different emails), see this help article about how to handle.

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You have two name pages for the same person, how can I merge them?

Note: Please only submit a name merge if you are sure that all data on both name pages belong to the same person - incorrect merges can take a long time to correct and during that time the information will be listed badly on the website.  

 

• Only some information is wrong? If data is mixed up in the pages you'll need to move each item separately - you can find a guide on how to correct existing credits here. 
  
  
• Is one of the pages empty? If a name page looks empty and you think a duplicate page was created incorrectly, merging is the preferred way to get rid of the empty name! 

 

IMPORTANT: A name page can only be considered 'empty' if it does not contain any bio, credits, performer profile, photos or Contact data - some of which you cannot see or access unless you are an IMDbPro member. If you don't have an IMDbPro membership, check for a More at IMDb Pro section - if a name page has links to Contact Info or Clients etc, the page isn't empty and you shouldn't merge it.

Instructions

Name Merges can be used to combine entries for a single person that appear under two or more different names. In this case, you should decide which name should remain -- usually the name used most often, though if a person is expected to use a single name for all future credits, this would be the one to choose. If you're confident two pages should be merged together, take a look at the written instructions below.

Step by step instructions 

1. Open the two pages you'd like to merge together in separate tabs. 
2. On the page you would like to disappear, select Edit page. 
3. Next to the option for 'Name Merge' use the drop-down on the right and select "Add merge" then Continue. 
4. In the blank field under "Name Merge" you'll want to input the name of the page or you can add the unique identifier of the page you're merging into (the page which will remain). 
5. Add an explanation as to why these should be merged, the more information you can provide - the better!
   1. If the names are different between the two pages, keep the box "Preserve previous name on existing credits" as this will retain the other name on the credit.
6. Scroll down and click Check these updates so the system can make sure everything is OK with your request. 
7. On this next page, you will see all warning's associated with the request - make sure to read this as it will explain what's happening. 
8. When you're ready, tick the box which says "Warning understood, go ahead anyway." followed by Re-check these updates. 
9. If everything is OK, the box will turn green and you're ready to go - hit Submit these updates and this will be sent to our editors for review.

Please note that the updates may happen in stages, which can mean that some credits may disappear for a day or two while the merge is being processed.

You may also want to review our name submission guide.