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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 rename my Mac account?

   • Update the username 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 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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   Can I change the name of my user account?

   • You can change the name of your user account only while logged in to a different account, which must be an administrator account. If your Mac isn't set up with another administrator account, you must first add an administrator account in Users & Groups settings: After creating another administrator account:

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   How do I change my personal information on my Mac?

   • On your Mac, use Apple Account Personal Information settings to change the name, birthday, and other information associated with your Apple Account. To change these settings, choose Apple menu > System Settings, click your name at the top of the sidebar, then click Personal Information.

   Change Personal Information settings for your Apple Account on Mac

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   How do I Change my Mac password?

   • Open System Preferences > Users & Groups. Click the lock icon and enter your password. Click on the + sign. Change New Account to Administrator. Give the account a name and password. Click Create User. If you have forgotten your password read: How to recover a forgotten Mac password. Alternatively you can make an existing account an administrator.

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   Jun 12, 2024 · 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 that you just used to log in.

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   Oct 20, 2023 · 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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   On your Mac, use Apple Account Personal Information settings to change the name, birthday, and other information associated with your Apple Account. To change these settings, choose Apple menu > System Settings, click your name at the top of the sidebar, then click Personal Information.

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   Apr 21, 2021 · 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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   Mar 9, 2021 · You can change your username on your account any time you want, as long as you have the right administrator password. Here’s how to change your username on a Mac without creating any problems.

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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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