An administrator account on Windows 11 comes with several privileges. The administrator can update security settings, install or remove apps, and make other system customizations. But what happens if the administrator or his name changes? Well, you can change the person's name in Windows 11 at any time.
You must have access to the administrator account to change the name. And don't worry, the name change won't affect your personal files on your laptop or desktop. There are several ways to change the administrator name in Windows 11. You can do it from the Settings app, Control Panel, Run menu, or Command Prompt app. Let's start with one of the easiest and most famous tricks to edit the administrator account name from Control Panel.
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How to change the administrator name in Windows 11 via Control Panel
If you want to change the administrator name and the PC is set up with a local account, you can change it in the Windows 11 Control Panel. To do so, follow these steps:
- Open Windows 11 Start menu.
- Search for Control panel and click on the top result.
- Switch to Category View by clicking View by: and then select Category.
- Choose User accounts.
- Choose Change your account name.
- Enter the new name and click Change name.
Once you click on the Change name button, the change will take effect immediately. You do not need to restart your PC.
How to change the administrator name in Windows 11 using a Microsoft account
If the administrator uses a Microsoft account, the name change is a little more complicated. You must complete the process through the Microsoft account website.
- Open Windows 11 Settings App.
- Choose accounts.
- Choose More information.
- Click on the link for Manage my accounts.
- You will be redirected to a web browser and asked to log in.
- Choose Your data from the sidebar.
- Choose Edit names.
- Enter a new name and complete the verification.
- Restart your PC.
Once you restart your PC, you should see the change. To do this, just make sure your PC is connected to the Internet.
Edit the administrator name in Windows 11 using the Run command
Most Windows 11 users should have no problem changing the administrator name through the Control Panel or Settings menu, but you can also make the changes through the Run menu if you prefer. Here's how to do it.
- Press the Windows + R Buttons to open the Run Menu.
- type Subscribe and met Input.
- This opens the User accounts Menu. Select Characteristics.
- Edit your name in the Full Name menu. Click Apply. Choose OK.
You should notice a new administrator name for your Microsoft account.
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Change administrator name in Windows 11 via command prompt
You can also change the administrator name in Windows 11 using a command line interpreter. If you want to take this approach, you can make the changes using the steps below.
- Press the Windows key and search for Command prompt. Run it as administrator.
- Enter the following command:
wmic useraccount where fullname='userame' rename 'newname'
Of course, you should replace username with your existing administrator name and newname with the new account name you want to set. For example, if you want to change your PC name from Louis to Harvey, type the following command and press Enter.
wmic useraccount where fullname='Louis' rename 'Harvey'
Use a relevant administrator name on Windows 11
That's all you need to know about changing the administrator name in Windows 11. These are the four easiest methods. If you've changed your primary email address, make sure it's the same on your PC. Read our dedicated guide to learn how to change the administrator email on Windows 11.