Thankfully, there are a good number of methods that you can follow to change the name of your user account on your Windows 11 PC. Apart from the basic method that everyone knows, there are other methods that you might have not known to let you change the username of your account. Without wasting time, let’s get started.
Change your Username via Control Panel
This is one of the most popular methods that everyone knows about. You see, whether you had an older Windows XP or any other Windows operating system device, the easiest way to change the username for your Windows account was via the Control Panel. If you are new to the Windows operating system, follow these steps to change the username for your Windows account.
Change Microsoft Account Name via Settings App
While a lot of users generally stick to using a Microsoft Account with their Windows 11 PC, it becomes easier to rename the said Microsoft account on your Windows 11 PC. Here are the steps.
Change Username via Computer Management
Note: This will only work if you have a local account on your Windows 11 PC. if you only have a Microsoft Account, you will not be seeing any of the below options and menus in the Computer Management window.
Change your Username via Netplwiz
You can also make use of the old-school method to change the user name for your Windows 11 local user account. Conclusion This includes the guide on how you can easily change the username on your Windows 11 PC. Whether you plan to change the name of your Microsoft user account or your Windows 11 local user account, you can do it easily. If you have questions or queries, feel free to leave them in the comments section below.
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