How to Change Your Apple Admin Name: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to easily change your Apple admin name with our simple step-by-step guide.

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To change your Apple admin name, follow these steps: Go to System Preferences > Users & Groups. Click the lock icon and enter your admin password. Right-click (or Control-click) your admin account and select Advanced Options. Change the Full name field with your new desired admin name, then click OK. Restart your Mac to apply the changes.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why would I want to change my Apple admin name? You might want to change your Apple admin name for personal preference, privacy reasons, or to reflect a name change.
  2. Can I change my Apple admin name without a password? No, you need to enter your admin password to make changes to the admin account settings.
  3. Will changing my admin name affect my files? No, changing your admin name does not affect your files, but it will change how your account appears on the login screen.
  4. What should I do if I forget my admin password? If you forget your admin password, you can use the Apple ID associated with your account to reset it or use recovery options provided by macOS.

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