Q: Can I change my user name without having to create a whole new profile?

HI I've just bought my mac and setup my user profile, got everything how i like it but i just want to change my user name. Is this possible? sorry if its very simple but i'm a bit new to this.

Posted on May 21, 2016 5:55 AM

I have this question too

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Barney-15E May 21, 2016 6:04 AM in response to jezzaah
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May 21, 2016 6:04 AM in response to jezzaah

It's somewhat simple, but may be problematic.
Change the OS X user account name and home folder name on your Mac - Apple Support
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jezzaah May 21, 2016 6:05 AM in response to Barney-15E
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May 21, 2016 6:05 AM in response to Barney-15E

Thanks I'll check it out.
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