The user account name on a Windows device shows the name of the signed-in Microsoft account or work/school account. 

Image of Windows sign in page

To change which user is signed in, select the Start  button on the taskbar. Then select the account name icon or picture to see a list of users you can switch to. Select another user to switch. 

To edit the account name shown, select the account type: 

To update your name, you'll need to sign in to Your info in your Microsoft account.

  1. Sign in with your Microsoft account to get to the Edit name screen.Sign in

  2. Enter the Captcha characters and select Save.

Notes: 

  • Name changes may take up to 24 hours to update everywhere.

  • The display name doesn't change your gamertag. If you want a new gamertag, see  How to change your Xbox gamertag.

To update your name, you'll need to sign in to your work or school account.

Sign in

Notes: 

  • Some organizations do not allow users to change their names. Please contact your IT admin for support.

  • Name changes may take up to 24 hours to update everywhere.

To update your name, you'll need to open Control Panel.

Control panel image

  1. Select Start , type Control Panel then select   Open.

  2. Select User Accounts

  3. Select Change your account name

See also

Add or remove accounts on your PC

Create a local user or administrator account in Windows

Switch your Windows 10 device to a local account

How to change your Microsoft account name or address

Manage user accounts in Windows

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