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    How to Change Admin Name on Mac [2022]

    By SammyJune 24, 2022Updated:June 24, 2022No Comments4 Mins Read
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    Admin name is one of the first things you set up on your Mac and it has a pretty important role to play. However, there might be a lot of reasons to change the admin name on your device. It might be because you spelled it wrong, or you wish to change it to a cool name. Whatever be the reason, it is quite complicated to change the admin name on your Mac. Changing the admin name on Windows PC is a lot easier compared to Mac. On Mac, you need to go through various steps to rename the account name. So, in this section, we have included the step-by-step procedures to change the admin name on your MacBook.

    How to Change Admin Name on Mac

    As we discussed earlier, changing the admin name on Mac is a bit complicated. Ensure to update your Mac to the latest version. The procedure to change the admin name includes three steps.

    1. Creating a New User
    2. Rename the Home Folder
    3. Change Admin Name on Mac

    1. Creating a New User on Mac

    If only one person is using the Mac, you can’t change the Admin name on it. So, you need to create a new user with admin rights on the Mac. If you have an additional user on the Mac, then you can proceed to the next step.

    1. First, click the Apple logo on your screen and then select the System Preferences option.

    select system preferences on your Mac

    2. On your screen, select the Users & Groups option. You can also add guest users on Mac in the Users & Groups settings.

    click Users & Groups

    3. On the next window, select the Lock icon to make changes.

    click the lock icon to change the Admin Name on your Mac

    4. Follow the prompts and enter your Password.

    5. Next, click the Plus icon (+) above the Lock icon on your screen.

    6. Next, select the New Account drop-down button and then select Administrator.

    Tap Administrator

    7. Type down the information, including Full Name, Account Name (Admin Name), Password, and then the Password hint.

    8. Once done, click the Create User button.

    9. Now, you can see the new account name under the Other Users tab.

    Note:

    2. Rename The Home Folder

    When you rename the home folder, you need to be extremely careful. It is because you might lose the whole data on your device if you make a mistake.

    1. First, log out of the account that you intend to rename. For this, click on the Apple menu and select Log Out.

    Click Log out

    2. Next, log in with the new Administrator account you have created in the previous step.

    3. Click Go and select the option Go to Folder. Then, type and search for /Users.

    Type /Users.

    4. It will launch the Users window. Now, rename the user’s home folder with the new Administrator name (without spaces).

    5. As prompted, enter the password and then click on OK.

    6. Finally, you have changed the name of the Home folder.

    3. Change Admin Name on Mac

    Now, we only need to rename the account as required.

    1. Similar to the previous step, go to Users & Groups.

    2. Next, select the Lock icon and then enter the password.

    3. Further, press the Control key and click on the account that you wish to rename.

    4. Also, right-click the account name and select Advanced Options.

    Select Advanced options

    5. Now, navigate to the Account name field and enter the name you’ve given for the Home folder.

    6. Further, go to the Home directory and enter the name after “/Users/”.

    Change the admin name on mac

    (7) Once you are done, click on OK.

    (8) Finally, restart your MacBook Pro and then Sign in with the new account.

    If you find any issues while signing in, it indicates that the Home folder name and the admin name are mismatched. So, verify the names and try again. So, now you know how to change the Admin Name on your Mac. It is quite a complicated method, and you should be careful throughout the process. If you have an older version of Mac, you might not be able to rename the admin name.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. How to change the admin name on Mac Air?

    There are three primary steps to rename the admin name on your Mac Air. They are listed below.
    1. Creating a New User.
    2. Rename the Home Folder.
    3. Rename the account.

    2. How to switch users on Mac?

    To switch users on Mac, click the Control center icon >> Select the Profile icon >> Choose any user.

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