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   How do I change the user name on a Mac?

   • Go to System Preferences > Users & Groups, Control + click the user account, select Advanced Options, and update the Account name. Restart your Mac to confirm regular file and folder access. This article explains how to change the user name on a Mac. Instructions apply to OS X Yosemite (10.10.5) and later.

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   How do I change a folder name on a Mac?

   • From Finder, select Go > Go to Folder, enter /Users, then click the folder and press Enter to type a new name. Go to System Preferences > Users & Groups, Control + click the user account, select Advanced Options, and update the Account name. Restart your Mac to confirm regular file and folder access.

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   How do I rename a Mac account?

   • Update the user name in the “Home directory” field. Change that name to match the new name of the home folder, but don't remove /Users/. For example, if “User name” is johnappleseed, then “Home directory” should be /Users/johnappleseed. Click OK, then restart your Mac and log in to the renamed account.

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   How do I change a user account name?

   • In the list of users, Control + click the user account name you want to change and select Advanced Options. In the Account name field, type the name of the new home folder you created and select OK.

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   How do I set up a new user on my Mac?

   • If you’re an administrator, you can also change settings for others who use your Mac. Learn how to set up a new user. To change these settings, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Users & Groups in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.) Click next to a user to make changes.

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   How do I rename a Macintosh HD account?

   • Inside the Macintosh HD folder is the Users folder – click to open that. Inside the Users folder you will find the Home directory for the account you’re renaming. (Write this down as you will need it later). Click on the folder and rename it. (Note the old and new name because you will need it once more).

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   Jun 12, 2024 · From the menu bar in the Finder, choose Go > Go to Folder, then type /Users and press Return. The Users folder opens. In the Users folder, select the folder of the account that you're renaming, then press Return and enter the new name. Don't use any spaces in the new name.

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   Oct 20, 2023 · Click Users & Groups in the sidebar. Press and hold the Control key on your keyboard, then click the name of the account that you're renaming. Choose Advanced Options from the menu that appears. When prompted, enter the administrator name and password you’ve just used to log in.

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   May 23, 2022 · It is possible to change the username on your Mac to something else - but it can be dangerous if you make a mistake! Here's how to change a Mac username and the associated Home...

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   Apr 10, 2022 · Use an Administrator Account: Login as an administrator to do so. One successfully renamed, start your Mac. Here is the link to use: Change your Computer’s Name or Local Hostname on Mac - Apple Support. Still having Troubles?

   • robertfromeaglemont Said: "Rename: How do I rename my device (mac mini)?" ------- Renaming a Mac: Use an Administrator Account: Login as an adminis...
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   • Open the Sharing pane of System Preferences and type in a new name. (216875)

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   Apr 21, 2021 · What to Know. From Finder, select Go > Go to Folder, enter /Users, then click the folder and press Enter to type a new name. Go to System Preferences > Users & Groups, Control + click the user account, select Advanced Options, and update the Account name. Restart your Mac to confirm regular file and folder access.

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   To change or update a user account name, see the Apple Support article Change the name of your macOS user account and home folder. To give a user permission to access your shared files or screen, you may need to change options in File Sharing, Screen Sharing, or Remote Management settings.

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   Apr 27, 2020 · How To Change A Mac Username - Including Account Name & Home Directory - macOS Users & Groups. Step by step guide on how to change or update your mac username, as well as how to...

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