Windows 10: Need to Change Login Name

Discus and support Need to Change Login Name in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; Pardon me if this has been dealt with, I have only seen the tutorial video about naming one's device prior to the initial installment of Win10. But as... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by starchase, Dec 6, 2019.

  1. STARCHASE
    starchase Win User

    Need to Change Login Name


    Pardon me if this has been dealt with, I have only seen the tutorial video about naming one's device prior to the initial installment of Win10. But as you see from the screenshot below, the name the machine displayed is not what is desired. When I ran thru the Open Box Experience I didn't even see a way to give the laptop a name. Thus I'd like to change it to a better name.
    Thanks, John

    Need to Change Login Name [​IMG]

    :)
     
    starchase, Dec 6, 2019
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  2. POLARIS573
    Polaris573 Win User

    name changes??

    If you desire a name change please do the following:

    • Ask yourself if you really need a name change.
    • Make sure you have a good reason.
    • Know what you want your new name to be before you request a name change.
    • Send Urlyin a PM containing a decent explanation of your reason as well as your desired name.
     
    Polaris573, Dec 6, 2019
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  3. MRGEEK
    mrgeek Win User
    Change Windows Login Name


    "My ultimate goal is to have my name changed on my Skype account. Which reflects the name on my lock screen."

    Apply Step 5 to change the name on your Local account which is appearing on login screen to the name on you MS account profile that you do want to appear.

    However, the Skype name is separate from the MS account name if you are using the traditional desktop program. You can change the Skype name to match by opening Skype/Skype tab/My account which takes you to Skype account page. Click your picture/Skype alias/Edit profile on next page/Change name here/Save at page bottom. Good Luck
     
    mrgeek, Dec 6, 2019
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  4. VANESSA SOHTUN
    Vanessa Sohtun Win User

    Need to Change Login Name

    Cannot change the user login name in Windows 10

    Hi Joseph,

    Thank you for posting in Community.

    We understand your concern and we will provide the assistance required to help you resolve the issue.

    Before we proceed, I would like you to provide the information stated below:

    • Are you trying to change the name of a Microsoft account or locale account?
    • Do you get any error message when you are unable to delete the account?

    For now, if you are trying to change the login name of the Microsoft account, I suggest that you follow the steps below

    1. Open Settings page and then open Accounts.

    2. Under Your Email and Accounts page click on the Manage my Microsoft accounts link

    3. This will re-direct you to live.com website. Here you enter your credentials and then make the changes that you wish to.

    Hope this helps.
     
    Vanessa Sohtun, Dec 6, 2019
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