How to Change User Account Name in Windows 10
Method 1 of 2:
Changing Your Local Account Name
- Open Control Panel. In the left bottom search box for your computer, type in control panel, and then click the Control Panel to open it.
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Click on Change account type under User Accounts. -
Click on the user account you want to change. -
Click on Change the account name. -
Type in the new account name. Click on Change Name. - Sign out of your user account. You will see your user account name has been changed on the logon screen.
Method 2 of 2:
Changing Your Microsoft Account Name
- Open Settings. Click on the Windows icon on the left bottom, and then click on Settings.
- Click on Accounts.
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Click on Your info in the left panel. Then click on Manage my Microsoft account on the right panel. -
Sign into your Microsoft account in the browser. Click on More actions, and then select Edit profile.- If it is the first time you've logged in with your Microsoft account you may need to enter your Microsoft account and password to sign into microsoft.com.
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Click on Edit name under your user account. -
Type in your new user name. Then click Save. - Restart your PC to the logon screen. You will see your user account name has been changed.
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