How to change User Account login name on Win 10

Every time you start your computer, the login name and password box will appear on the login screen (if you set it up). You may think that this is obvious to ensure your safety, but what if you want to change it to a really cool nickname or another cute name? This is not difficult, you can easily change your win 10 login name simply with a few basic steps. 

Rename User Account to log in to Windows 10 via Microsoft account

With most computers and laptops using genuine Windows 10, after installing Windows, the login name to Windows is the display name of the Microsoft account. Therefore, one of the ways to change the login name of Windows 10 is through a Microsoft account.

Step 1: Click on the Window icon > Select Settings > Select Accounts

Step 2: Select Your info > Click on Manage my Microsoft Account.

Step 3: After the Microsoft account management website appears > Click on your name

Step 4: Continue clicking on Edit Name

Step 5: Change the login name on the new win 10 to your liking in the 2 boxes First Name and Last Name > Enter the CAPCHA code > Click Save to complete.

Change login name with Local account on Windows

If you do not have a network connection, or want to change your login User name in a simpler way, you can follow the steps below:

Step 1: Access Control Panel by typing Control Panel into the Search box on Win 10

Step 2: After the Control Panel window appears > Select User Accounts

Step 3: Here, all user accounts used on your computer will be listed. Select the account you want to rename > click Change the account name

Step 4: Enter the new user name in the New accounts name box then click Change Name to change the login name.

How to rename Account in Windows 10 using Netplwiz

You can use Netplwiz user account settings to change Windows 10 Account Name simply. Below are detailed instructions.

Step 1: Enter the keyword netplwiz into the Windows 10 Cortana search box and select the most suitable search result.

Step 2: Select the account you want to change the name for. Then click on the Properties option.

Step 3: In the Full Name field, enter the new username you want. Then select Apply and OK to save the changes.

Lesley Montoya

Update 16 January 2025