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action=move

(main | move)

Move a page.

Specific parameters:

Other general parameters are available.

from: Title of the page to rename. Cannot be used together with fromid.
fromid: Page ID of the page to rename. Cannot be used together with from.; Type: integer
to: Title to rename the page to.; This parameter is required.
reason: Reason for the rename.; Default: (empty)
movetalk: Rename the talk page, if it exists.; Type: boolean (details)
movesubpages: Rename subpages, if applicable.; Type: boolean (details)
noredirect: Don't create a redirect.; Type: boolean (details)
watchlist: Unconditionally add or remove the page from the current user's watchlist, use preferences (ignored for bot users) or do not change watch.; One of the following values: nochange, preferences, unwatch, watch; Default: preferences
ignorewarnings: Ignore any warnings.; Type: boolean (details)
tags: Change tags to apply to the entry in the move log and to the null revision on the destination page.; Values (separate with | or alternative):
token: A "csrf" token retrieved from action=query&meta=tokens; This parameter is required.

Example:

Move Badtitle to Goodtitle without leaving a redirect.: api.php?action=move&from=Badtitle&to=Goodtitle&token=123ABC&reason=Misspelled%20title&movetalk=&noredirect= [open in sandbox]