How to Change User Name/Account Name in Windows 11

How often do you see your PC name as “Admin” while you sign in to your Windows 11? Well, that’s surely annoying when a proper username isn’t displayed. There are many reasons why you might want to change your user name in Windows 11.

Wondering how to change your account name in Windows 11? Here are 4 methods to rename a user in Windows 11.

1. How to Change User Name in Windows 11 (Microsoft Account Linked)

If your PC or laptop is linked with your Microsoft account and you do not want to display your Microsoft account name on your Windows 11 PC, you can follow these steps to change it.

Step 1: Make sure that your Microsoft account is signed in. Go to settings by using Windows + I button on your keyboard and then click on the Accounts section.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Your info’ button from the right side window.

Step 3: Now, click on the Manage my Microsoft account button. It will open a new tab in your browser (depending on your default browser).

Step 4: Sign in to your Microsoft account with your username and password.

Step 5: Click on your info button in the menu bar.

Step 6: Now click on the edit name button.

Step 7: Edit your name here, enter the required captcha, and click on save.

Once done, your username will now be changed. It will take some time to apply the changes automatically. To cross-check whether the username is changed or not, restart your PC.

2. How to Change Account Name in Windows 11 Using Control Panel

If you are using a local account on your PC, you can use control panel settings to change the account name in Windows 11.

Step 1: Click the start menu with the Windows key on your Windows 11.

Step 2: Now, search for the Control Panel.

Step 3: Click on the Change account type option under user accounts.

Step 4: Select the user for which you want to change your username.

Step 5: Here, click on the change the account name.

Step 6: Enter the new name and then click on change name option.

Still scratching your heads with the question “how to change account name in Windows 11?” Well, we’re sure, you aren’t anymore! This is one of the simplest methods to change a username in Windows 11 using control panel settings.

Let’s now move on to another method. It uses the command methods which might seem a bit technical for novice users but it’s easy as you go!

3. How to Change Admin Name in Windows 11 via Netplwiz Command

Here’s yet another method to change the admin name in Windows 11 and here are the steps to follow!

Step 1: Open the Windows Start menu and then search for the “netplwiz” command.

Step 2: This netplwiz command will open user account settings. Double click on the username that you want to change.

Step 3: Now, enter the new username and click on the ok button to change your username.

Isn’t that pretty easy as compared to the other methods you saw so far? Well, just 3 steps and your account name can be changed within seconds!

4. How to Change Local Account Name in Windows 11 using Command Prompt

You can also use the command prompt to change the local account name in Windows 11. You have to use a few commands for this. Here are the steps.

Step 1: Open the start menu and then search for cmd. Now from the result, click on the “Run as administrator” button to open CMD as admin.

Step 2: Click on the yes button to open CMD as admin.

Step 3: In the command prompt, type the below command and then press enter.

wmic useraccount get fullname, name

Step 4: Type the following command to rename your current username in Windows 11.

wmic useraccount where name=”Veronica” rename “Windows11username”

Step 5: Restart your PC to apply the new changes.

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Closing Thoughts!

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