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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 to rename a user on Mac?

   • Click on the , this will enable you to make system related changes on your mac Moreover, From the list of users on the left-hand side of the window, right-click the user you want to rename, then choose Advanced Options. Note: If you do not rename your home folder as discussed in step 1 above, you may lose access (everything) to your home older.

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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 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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   What happens if I change the name of my macOS user account?

   • The name of your macOS user account and the name of your home folder must both be the same. Changing these names does not change or reset the password of your user account. Because doing this incorrectly could damage your account and prevent you from logging in, you should back up your important data before proceeding.

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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 · 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 that you just used to log in.

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   May 23, 2022 · From the list of users, Control-click or right-click the user that you want to rename. Select Advanced Options. Change Account Name field to the new name you just gave the Home folder for...

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   Apr 21, 2021 · 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.

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   May 1, 2021 · In contrast, the Public (Shared) folder keeps all the files and folders you share with other Mac accounts using the File Sharing option. You can rename your macOS user account and home folder, which were named when the account was created by following the steps below.

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   Mar 9, 2021 · Step 1: Log in to a different administrator account. Step 2: Rename the home folder. Step 3: Log in to Users and Groups to find your user profile. Step 4: Rename the proper fields and...

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   Feb 15, 2021 · 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. From the list of users on the left, control-click the user you’re renaming. Choose Advanced Options.