edit admin account on macbook air

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Hi

I just purchased a new MacBook Air.

I misspelled my name when I entered it as the Administer--is there a way to edit it so I correct the spelling?

Thanks

rlmslo

Posted on Jul 3, 2015 3:04 PM

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Answer 1

Level 10

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As long as it is the Full Name, you can edit it using the Users & Groups preferences panel in System Preferences.

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Answer 2

Hi, Kappy

Thanks for your speedy reply--I apologize for taking so long to get back to you.

I can't edit my Admin name from the log on screen--I can only edit the picture.

Any other suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks

Richard

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Answer 3

Level 10

361,741 points

Open Users & Groups.

Click on lock icon and authenticate.

CTRL- or RIGHT-click on your account in the list.

Select Advanced Options.

Change your name in the Full name: field.

Click on the OK button.

If you look at my first post I did not say you could change it from the login screen. 🙂

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