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All the Preference settings show the proper computer name. However, when I connect with AirDrop, the name that appears is "Test". To make matters worse, I've decided to try the Mail app (rather than Gmail web) and the mail app lists my name as "test".
I've checked everything through the Preference apps (Apple and Mail) and through Terminal. They all show the correct name. This is on Monterey 12.0.1.
How do I get rid of "test"?
iMac 27″, macOS 12.0
A Mac's name is modified using the Sharing Preference pane: Find your computer's name and network address on Mac - Apple Support.
This is on Monterey 12.0.1.
To learn how to keep your Mac's operating system up to date, please read Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support.
I don't understand how Mail could be identifying you by that name. Among everything else you tried, did you search the Contacts app for that name? Perhaps you designated a "Test" Contact card as your own? Try its Card menu > Go To My Card and see what comes up. "Test" could conceivably be the entry for your "nickname".
Did you check iCloud for your Apple ID and verify nothing in it might explain that name's appearance?
Lastly, perhaps resetting that Mac's NVRAM might dislodge some recalcitrant setting: Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support. I'm out on a limb with that suggestion, but it's harmless enough to try.
If you still don't get anywhere please write back and I'll see if I can come up with more suggestions.
Thanks John. I've tried all the Preference menus and the Terminal commands and all show the computer name it should be. However, "Test" shows up as the computer name for AirDrop and Mail. How do I correct this?
Thanks John!
Didn't see anything at Cards or at iCloud. Went into Gmail and deleted the "test" contact. A Restart did nothing but when I Shut Down it has gone away.
Computer name confusion
