Q: My 2012 MacBook Pro 13" is registered as "admins macbook pro". How do I change this to my name?

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Wilbur_S

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Q: My 2012 MacBook Pro 13" is registered as "admins macbook pro". How do I change this to my name?

I have a 2012 MacBook Pro 13" that has been reformatted, fresh instal OS X Yosemite, yet it shows on apple support as "admins macbook pro", not my name. How do I change this to my name?

MacBook Pro, iOS 10, 2012

Posted on Sep 25, 2016 4:07 PM

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Loner T

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In System Preferences -> Sharing, edit the name of your Mac to what you want the device to have. Delete the Mac from your AppleID Account Manage Page. The new name will register when you sign out from your Mac and sign back in using your AppleID.

Posted on Sep 25, 2016 8:26 PM

Q: My 2012 MacBook Pro 13" is registered as "admins macbook pro". How do I change this to my name?

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by Kappy,

Kappy Sep 25, 2016 4:32 PM in response to Wilbur_S
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Sep 25, 2016 4:32 PM in response to Wilbur_S

Where is this name reported? What "Apple Support" are you referring to? We can't help if you aren't specific and detailed. Please see Writing an effective Apple Support Communities question.
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by FoxFifth,

FoxFifth Sep 25, 2016 4:34 PM in response to Wilbur_S
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Sep 25, 2016 4:34 PM in response to Wilbur_S

If you go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Sharing, what does it show in the Computer Name field?
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Loner T Sep 25, 2016 4:55 PM in response to Wilbur_S
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Sep 25, 2016 4:55 PM in response to Wilbur_S

If you are referring to https://supportprofile.apple.com/, then you can edit the name to one of your choice, as long as you follow Apple's restrictions.
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Wilbur_S Sep 25, 2016 5:01 PM in response to Loner T
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Sep 25, 2016 5:01 PM in response to Loner T

Thanks for answer.
Not where you suggested but on my "appleid" account/manage page.
There seems to be no way to change this, I can only add or remove a device, not change the name.
Regards,
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Wilbur_S Sep 25, 2016 5:04 PM in response to FoxFifth
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Sep 25, 2016 5:04 PM in response to FoxFifth

It shows my name then MacBook Pro.
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Wilbur_S Sep 25, 2016 8:27 PM in response to Loner T
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Sep 25, 2016 8:27 PM in response to Loner T

Thanks Loner T, worked a treat!
Regards,
Wilbur_S
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Loner T Sep 26, 2016 4:15 AM in response to Wilbur_S
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Sep 26, 2016 4:15 AM in response to Wilbur_S

Excellent.
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Accepted Answer · Sep 25, 2016 8:26 PM

Loner T

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Sep 25, 2016 8:26 PM in response to Wilbur_S

In System Preferences -> Sharing, edit the name of your Mac to what you want the device to have. Delete the Mac from your AppleID Account Manage Page. The new name will register when you sign out from your Mac and sign back in using your AppleID.

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