Change the name that shows up on locked screen

im trying to change the name that shows up on my computer when the screen is locked and i cant find advanced options anywhere




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Posted on Dec 10, 2020 3:15 PM

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Posted on Dec 15, 2020 6:02 AM

Hello kianahenderson and welcome to Apple Support Communities. It appears you may be trying to change your user name on your Mac.


Change the name of your macOS user account and home folder


Make sure to note the warning at the top of the page in the linked article and follow the steps exactly. As that warning notes, undertaking this process and doing it incorrectly can damage the account and keep you from logging in.


Cheers.

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Dec 15, 2020 6:02 AM in response to kianahenderson

Hello kianahenderson and welcome to Apple Support Communities. It appears you may be trying to change your user name on your Mac.


Change the name of your macOS user account and home folder


Make sure to note the warning at the top of the page in the linked article and follow the steps exactly. As that warning notes, undertaking this process and doing it incorrectly can damage the account and keep you from logging in.


Cheers.

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