How do I change the local user account name in Windows 10?

Question

How do I change the local user account name in Windows 10?

Answer 1

Windows Key+R > Type netplwiz > Enter

In the User Accounts window, on the Users tab, select the user account you wish to change the name for and click Properties

In the property sheet, on the General tab, put your desired name against User name. Click Apply followed by OK and you’re done

Answer 2

Hi Ken,

Click your Start Button, then just type netplwiz and hit Enter

On the resolting dialog, click your Account Name and click Properties

Change the name in the Username field

Save and close those dialogs

That's It

Please Note, while that will change your User Profile Name, the name on the user folder on your hard drive will remain the same - that cannot be changed safely!