

If you use a local account (without a Microsoft account), you have multiple methods to change the account name on Windows 11. How to change account name using Control Panel Once you complete the steps, the Sign-in screen will update the information and display the new name.Īlthough making changes to your account is easy, this will also update the information on every service provided by the company, including Outlook mail, Microsoft 365, and Xbox network.

If you have logged on using a Microsoft (Hotmail or outlook) account then the above does not work and you would need to change your Microsoft account. Under Make changes to user account, click on "Change your account name".Press Windows+X and select Control Panel.Click "User Accounts" link and then click "Change the account name".Click to open Control Panel’s "User Accounts and Family Safety category".

Type your new computer name and click "Change Name"
