How to Change Your Username in Windows 11
Changing your username in Windows 11 lets you update the name displayed on your login screen and across your PC.
Your username is like your digital signature on your computer, helping Windows know who you are. It’s what appears when you sign in.
This guide shows you how to change it using the Computer Management tool, specifically the “Local Users and Groups” section. This is helpful if you used a temporary name during setup or simply want a different display name.
Change your local account name via Control Panel User Accounts Change your account name. For a Microsoft account, go to Settings Accounts Your info Manage my Microsoft Account to change it online through your Microsoft profile. Sign out and back in or restart to see the new name.
Change Your Local Account Username
You can change your local account username in Windows 11 using the Control Panel. This is the name you see when you log in to your PC. Following a few steps in the Control Panel lets you update your PC’s login name efficiently.
- Click the Start button (the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner).
- Type
Control Panelinto the search box. - Click on Control Panel when it appears.
Inside Control Panel:
- Click on User Accounts.
- Click User Accounts again on the next screen.
- Click the link that says Change your account name.
- Type the new name you want and click Change Name.
Finally, sign out and sign back in, or restart your computer. Your new name will show on the login screen.
Change Your Microsoft Account Name
Your Microsoft account name in Windows 11 requires you to change it online, not directly on your PC. This name links to your Microsoft services like Outlook and OneDrive. When you update your Microsoft account name online, the change will appear on all your devices.
- Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open Settings, or click Start > Settings.
In Settings:
- Click on Accounts.
- Click Your info on the right side.
- Under Related settings, click Manage my Microsoft Account.
- Sign in with your Microsoft email and password. Then:
- Click on Your info at the top menu.
- Click the Edit name link next to your current name.
- Type in your new name and click Save.
Summary
- Changing your username in Windows 11 is simple and quick.
- Local accounts are changed using the Control Panel on your PC.
- Microsoft accounts are changed online through your Microsoft profile.
- Remember to sign out or restart your PC to see the new name appear.
- Using a unique username can help personalize your computer and keep your information private.
Changing your username in Windows 11 is a process that can be done efficiently. Local account names are updated via the Control Panel on your computer, while Microsoft account names are changed online through your Microsoft profile. Remember to sign out or restart your PC to see the new name.
Can I rename my 🪟 Windows 11 computer name and password?
Open Settings (Win + I) and go to System > About. Click Rename this PC. Enter the new name, click Next, then choose Restart now or Restart later.
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