How to Change Your Display Name in Windows 11
Display names in Windows 11 change how your name appears across the sign-in screen, the Start Menu , and the Settings app . This label stays completely separate from your email address and login password.
You can change this name using 2 different methods depending on your account type. Microsoft accounts require an update through the online Microsoft website, while local accounts on Windows 11 version 23H2 or 22H2 let you update the name directly inside the Control Panel on your PC.
You can change your Windows 11 display name using the Netplwiz tool or the Local Users and Groups console. Open the Run window with Win+R, type ‘Netplwiz’ or ‘lusrmgr.msc’, and follow the prompts to edit the ‘Full name’ field for your user account.
Why Change Your Display Name?
Method 1Using Netplwiz
You can change display name Windows 11 settings quickly by using the Netplwiz tool to update your profile name on the login screen. Press the Win plus R, type netplwiz, and press Enter to open the user accounts window. Select your account, click properties, and type your new name in the full name field.
- Press the Win+R on your keyboard to open the Run window.
- Type
Netplwizand press Enter. Or, you can search for “Netplwiz” using Windows search.
- A window will open showing all user accounts on your computer. Click the account you want to change.
- Click the Properties button.
- Under the General tab, you’ll see a box labeled Full name. Delete the current name and type your new display name.
- Click OK to save your changes.
Method 2Using Local Users and Groups Console
You can change display name Windows 11 accounts by using the Local Users and Groups console if you use Windows Pro or Enterprise. Press the Win plus R, type lusrmgr.msc, and press Enter to open the console. Click the users folder, right-click your account, choose properties, and type your new name.
- Press Win+R to open the Run window.
- Type
lusrmgr.mscand press Enter. This opens the Local Users and Groups console.
- In the left panel, click the Users folder to see all accounts.
- Find the account you want to change and double-click it to open it.
- Find the Full name field, delete the current name, and type your new display name.
- Click OK to save your changes.
What Happens After You Change Your Display Name?
New display names appear across the operating system immediately. The Windows sign-in screen, Start Menu , and Settings app reflect the update right away for everyone sharing the machine.
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