Change my User Name in Windows 10

Question

I recently acquired a new Windows 10 20H2 laptop and when I set it up I logged in to my Microsoft account. My Microsoft Login ID was my e-mail address. Later I noticed that my User Name on the laptop was the first 5 characters of my Microsoft Login ID which was my e-mail address.

How do I change my User Name to something else that is more meaningful?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Hello,

Refer this guide:

https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-change-user-account-name-in-windows-10

Let us know if this helps!

Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

Answer 2

Hi PeterBrixey-4236 ,

See these tutorials:

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/89021-change-user-name-account-windows-10-a.html
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/89060-change-name-user-profile-folder-windows-10-a.html
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/69127-delete-user-profile-windows-10-a.html

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Answer 3

Using Control Panel

By using the Control Panel, the user can easily change the Local User Account Name. Follow the below instructions to proceed.

Step 1

Open Control Panel.

Step 2

Click on "User Accounts".

Open Control Panel

Step 3

Again, click on "User Accounts" to proceed.

click on "User Accounts" to proceed

Alternatively, from the search, the user can easily open the "User accounts" by typing the "User accounts" and click on it.

Step 4

Now, click on the "Change your account name" option.

click on the "Change your account name" option

Step 5

Now, type a new name for the user account name that you want and click on the "Change Name" button to proceed.

type a new account name that you want and click on the "Change Name" button

Note:

The full name which is changed by you will appear on the Welcome Screen.

Hope this answers your question!

Answer 4

Hi

We could use Control Panel to meet your requirements.

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