A guide to changing your username in Windows 11

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This post provides a detailed guide on how to change usernames in Windows 11. It explains that Windows 11 users can change both local and Microsoft online account names for customization or security purposes. For local changes, users must access the Control Panel and follow several steps. Changing an online account name requires access to…

This post shows students and new users how to change their account names when using Windows 11.

Your username is how Windows identifies you. It appears on the login screen your account details are registered in other places in the system settings. If you don’t like the username or name Windows has registered for you, you can change it to something unique and right for you.

You may want to change your username in Windows 11 for several reasons. Your username is how Windows identifies you, and it appears on the login screen, along with your account details. It is also registered in other places in the system settings.

If you don’t like the username or name Windows has registered for you, you can change it to something unique and right for you. Users might sometimes want to display a nickname instead of their full name for security reasons.

Additionally, some users might have created an account with an inappropriate or offensive username, which they may want to change. Whatever your reason, changing your username in Windows 11 is simple.

To get started with changing your username in Windows 11, follow the steps below:

Change Local Username in Windows 11

If you have created a local account name in Windows 11, use this method to change it.

Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings. Everything can be done, from system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows from its System Settings pane.

However, changing the account username is still done in the old Control Panel. To get to Control Panel, you can click on Start and start typing Control Panel as shown in the image below:

Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar to search for Control Panel and then select it to open it.

The Windows Control Panel pane should look similar to the image below. In Windows Settings, click User Account, as shown below.

On the next pane, select User Accounts again, as shown below.

That will take you to your profile settings page. Click the link that reads “Change your account name,” as shown below.

On the next screen, type in the new name you want for your account and click the “Change Name” button, as shown in the image below.

Sign out and sign back in, or restart the computer to display your new chosen name.

Your new name should appear on the login screen.

Change Microsoft Account Name

If your account is a Microsoft online account, use this method to change your online name. Microsoft account is tied to your online email account.

To change your online account name, follow these steps:

Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings. Everything can be done, from system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows from its System Settings pane.

To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + I shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings, as shown in the image below:

Windows Settings pane should look similar to the image below. In Windows Settings, click Accounts, then select Your info on the right pane of your screen, shown in the image below.

Click Manage my Accounts under Related settings as shown below on the Your info settings pane.

Alternatively, you can access the link below and log in using your Microsoft Account.

Microsoft account | Your profile

Log in to your online account. Once logged in, click the Your info link in the top menu to take you to your profile.

Click the Edit name link in the image below to change your name.

Change the account name to a unique name you want to display in Windows. When you’re done, save and exit.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

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