Q: how to change my username on OS X Yosemite?
So i just updated to OS X Yosemite and cant work out ow to change my username, I'm talking about the one that shoes up in your login window ust to make it clear, thanks!
MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.5), Had laptop >6 Months
Posted on Oct 24, 2014 1:59 AM
by Alley_Cat,Solvedanswer
Kingoftypos wrote:
System Preferences--->
Users&Groups--->
Unlock the padlock, lower left--->
Right click on your user--->
Click on Advance Options--->
Click on the area next to "Full Name"--->
Change to desired name--->
Click "OK" to accept changes and restart.--->
You are done.
KOT
Well spotted - the Yosemite help file suggests it cannot be changed.
That was one place I hadn't tried an option/right click.
Posted on Oct 26, 2014 2:43 AM
