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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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   Can I rename my macOS user account and home folder?

   • If you wish, you can rename your macOS user account and your home folder, both of which were named when you created the account. Before you proceed… The name of your user account and home folder have to be the same for technical reasons.

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   How to change home folder name on Mac?

   • In the Account name field, type the name of the new home folder you created and select OK. You can change the full name for your account at this time, as well, but the account name and user folder name must match. Close all open windows and dialog boxes and restart your Mac.

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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 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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   How do I Change My Computer name on my Mac?

   • Your computer’s name and local hostname are used to identify your computer on your local network. You can view and change your computer’s name in the About settings window. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click General in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.) Click About.

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   Jun 12, 2024 · You can rename your macOS user account and home folder, which were named when the account was created.

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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. Update the “Account name” field to match the new name you gave to your home folder in the previous section.

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   On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click General in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.) Click About. Select the current computer name, then type a new name. Change your computer’s local hostname. The local hostname, or local network name, is displayed at the bottom of the Sharing settings window.

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   Feb 15, 2021 · Now you can rename the account. Choose “Apple ( ) menu > System Preferences,” then click “Users & Groups.” Click the lock icon , then enter the administrator name and password that you used to log in.