How to Change Your MacBook Admin Name in Simple Steps
Learn how to easily change your MacBook admin name with our simple step-by-step guide.
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To change your MacBook admin name, follow these steps: 1) Go to System Preferences > Users & Groups. 2) Click the lock icon and enter your admin password. 3) Right-click the admin user and select Advanced Options. 4) Change the “Full name” field to your desired name. Click OK and restart your MacBook.
FAQs & Answers
- What is the process to change a Mac user account name? To change a Mac user account name, go to System Preferences > Users & Groups, then unlock the settings and adjust the Full name under Advanced Options.
- Will changing my MacBook admin name affect my files? No, changing the admin name does not affect your files, but it's important to restart your Mac after making the change for it to take effect.
- Can I change my MacBook admin name without a password? No, you need to enter your admin password to unlock the settings before you can change the admin name.
- How do I verify that my admin name has been changed? After restarting your MacBook, you can verify the change by going to System Preferences > Users & Groups, where the new admin name will be displayed.