How to Change Your USB Name on Mac in Simple Steps

Learn how to easily rename your USB drive on Mac with these simple steps.

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To change your USB name on Mac: Connect the USB drive. Open Finder, then locate your USB under 'Locations'. Click once on your USB drive to select it. Press Enter, type the new name, and press Enter again. Your USB drive will now have the new name.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I rename a USB drive on Windows as well? Yes, you can rename a USB drive on Windows by right-clicking on it in File Explorer and selecting 'Rename'.
  2. Does renaming a USB drive affect the files on it? No, renaming a USB drive does not affect the files stored on it.
  3. What do I do if my USB drive doesn’t show up on my Mac? Try reconnecting the USB drive, checking the USB port, or using Disk Utility to diagnose the issue.