How to Change User Name in Windows 11

Changing the username in Windows 11 can be done through the Settings app, Control Panel, or Computer Management. Follow these steps to change the username:

Method 1: Change Username via Settings

Step 1: Open Settings

1. Click on the Start menu (Windows icon) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
2. Click on the Settings icon (gear icon). Alternatively, you can press Win + I on your keyboard to open the Settings app directly.

Step 2: Navigate to Accounts

1. In the Settings app, click on Accounts in the left-hand sidebar.

Step 3: Access Your Info

1. In the Accounts settings, click on Your info.

Step 4: Change Account Name

1. Under your account name, click on Manage my Microsoft account. This will open your Microsoft account in a web browser.
2. Sign in to your Microsoft account if prompted.
3. In the Microsoft account page, click on Your info at the top.
4. Click on Edit name.
5. Enter your new first name and last name, then click Save.

Step 5: Sign Out and Sign In

1. Sign out of your Windows 11 account and sign back in to see the updated username.

Method 2: Change Username via Control Panel

Step 1: Open Control Panel

1. Click on the Start menu (Windows icon) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
2. Type "Control Panel" in the search bar and click on Control Panel.

Step 2: Navigate to User Accounts

1. In the Control Panel, click on User Accounts.

Step 3: Access Change Your Account Name

1. Click on User Accounts again to access the user account settings.
2. Click on Change your account name.

Step 4: Enter New Account Name

1. Enter your new account name in the provided field.
2. Click Change Name to save the changes.

Step 5: Sign Out and Sign In

1. Sign out of your Windows 11 account and sign back in to see the updated username.

Method 3: Change Username via Computer Management

Step 1: Open Computer Management

1. Right-click on the Start menu (Windows icon) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
2. Select Computer Management from the context menu.

Step 2: Navigate to Local Users and Groups

1. In the Computer Management window, expand Local Users and Groups in the left-hand sidebar.
2. Click on Users.

Step 3: Access User Properties

1. In the right-hand pane, right-click on the user account you want to rename and select Properties.

Step 4: Change Username

1. In the General tab, enter the new username in the Full name field.
2. Click Apply and then OK to save the changes.

Step 5: Sign Out and Sign In

1. Sign out of your Windows 11 account and sign back in to see the updated username.

Additional Tips

• Administrator Access: You may need administrator access to change certain usernames, especially for other users on the same computer.
• Consistency: Make sure to update the username consistently across all related accounts and settings to avoid any confusion or login issues.

Conclusion

You have successfully changed the username on your Windows 11 computer. Whether you used the Settings app, Control Panel, or Computer Management, the new username should now be reflected when you log in to your account.