Q: How do I change the name on my Apple ID account?

The name that is showing up on my apple ID and computer login is my mom's name and I am looking to change it to mine. Please let me know if you can help.

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Posted on Sep 4, 2016 4:03 PM

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FoxFifth

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On your Mac the user login is changed at Apple menu > System Preferences > Users and Groups

The Apple ID is Apple menu > System Preferences > iCloud

but you may want to consider: What to do before selling or giving away your Mac - Apple Support

Posted on Sep 4, 2016 4:59 PM

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FoxFifth Sep 4, 2016 4:59 PM in response to Robstan623
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Sep 4, 2016 4:59 PM in response to Robstan623

On your Mac the user login is changed at Apple menu > System Preferences > Users and Groups
The Apple ID is Apple menu > System Preferences > iCloud
but you may want to consider: What to do before selling or giving away your Mac - Apple Support
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Robstan623 Sep 4, 2016 6:29 PM in response to FoxFifth
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Sep 4, 2016 6:29 PM in response to FoxFifth

Thank you. This helped me changed my name, how do I change my name on my computer? Updating my apple ID did not automatically change my system preferences.
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FoxFifth Sep 4, 2016 6:36 PM in response to Robstan623
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Sep 4, 2016 6:36 PM in response to Robstan623

The computer name is at Apple menu > System Preferences > Sharing
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