How to change username in Windows 11

Are you tired of using the same username for a long time? You were assigned a random username when you created your account, but now you want to add a personal touch? If you want to change your username for any reason, Windows will allow you to do so easily. In fact, there are many ways to solve this problem. Quantrimang.com has listed some of the simplest ways below.

1. How to change username using Control Panel

Control Panel acts as the central hub in the Windows operating system. From changing the appearance of the operating system to configuring connected hardware, Control Panel allows users to tweak the entire operating system. Among other customizations, users can change their username and manage their user accounts efficiently with this tool.

To change your username using Control Panel, follow these steps:

1. Type "Control Panel" in Windows Search and open the Control Panel application .

2. Select Large icons from the View by drop-down menu if it is not already selected.

3. Go to User Accounts .

4. Click Change your account name .

5. Click Yes in the User Account Control (UAC) window .

6. In the New account name field , enter your new username.

7. Then, click Change Name .

For this change to take effect, you need to log out of your account and log back in.

2. How to change username using Run command

Using the Run command, Windows users can access any location on their computer that has a known path. This eliminates the need to navigate through multiple folders to reach the desired destination.

Using this utility, you can access User Accounts settings through a simple command, "netplwiz" , which gives access to a dedicated account management panel. From there, you can easily change your username.

To change the username using the Run command, follow these steps:

1. Press Win + R to launch the Run command .

2. Type netplwiz  into the Run command field and press Enter.

3. Click Yes in the User Account Control (UAC) window .

4. In the User Accounts window , select the user account whose username you want to change.

5. Click Properties .

6. In the General tab , you will see your current username. Rename it to your liking after deleting the old one.

7. Once the new username has been added, click the Apply > OK button .

8. Then, log out of your account and you will be greeted with your new username on the Sign-in screen when you log in.

3. How to change username from Local User and Group Management Tool

If the "netplwiz" command doesn't work or gives you an error when accessing the user account manager, you can use the local users and groups management tool to change your username. This is the easiest way to modify your Windows username, as it allows you to change your username directly - just like you would rename any folder.

Here's how to change your username using the local user and group management tool:

1. Press Win + R to open the Run command.

2. Type "lusrmgr.msc" and press Enter.

3. Click Yes in the User Account Control (UAC) window .

4. Select the Users tab on the left sidebar.

5. Find your account in the right pane.

6. Right-click on the username and select Rename .

7. Enter the new username you want to use.

Then close the local users and groups manager, log out of your account, and you should see your new username on the login screen.

4. How to change username using Windows PowerShell

Windows Powershell , an object-oriented automation tool, is primarily designed for IT administrators to automate tasks. However, Powershell's simplicity and ease of use make it worthwhile for people with no programming experience.

Using built-in cmdlets or writing custom scripts, you can make any change to your Windows device that you would normally make through GUI-based applications and settings. You can also change your username using it.

To change your username using Windows PowerShell, follow these steps:

1. Type "Windows PowerShell" in Windows Search and open the Windows PowerShell application.

2. Type the following command and press Enter to find your current username:

Get-LocalUser

3. Add the following command after entering your current username and the name you want to switch to:

Rename-LocalUser -Name "Enter your current username" -NewName "Enter the new username"

4. Press Enter after adding the above command.

5. Then, log back into your account after logging out.

5. How to change profile username from Microsoft website

If you use a Microsoft account on your computer, change your username on the Microsoft website. To update your profile username on the Microsoft website, follow these steps:

1. Go to your account page on the Microsoft website .

2. Log in to your account if you haven't already.

3. Navigate to the Your info menu after logging in.

4. Click the Edit name button .

5. Delete the current username and add the username you want to switch to.

6. Then click Save.

Changing the username associated with your Microsoft account may not take effect immediately. Sometimes, you may not see the new username after signing out of your account, as in the other methods. To prevent this from happening, we recommend restarting your device instead of just signing out.