Windows 10: Can't sign in after updating my user name

Discus and support Can't sign in after updating my user name in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I wanted to change my name on my PC. I followed this guide https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-account-name-windows-10/ After I finished everything... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Spore360, Dec 9, 2020.

  1. Can't sign in after updating my user name


    I wanted to change my name on my PC. I followed this guide https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-account-name-windows-10/ After I finished everything I signed out and it boots up like a brand new account with a message saying "We can't sign in to your account. This problem can often be fixed by signing out of your account and then signing back in. If you don't sign out now, any files you create or changes you make will be lost." Did I just lose my account or is there a way to fix this with my updated name?

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    /u/Spore360, Dec 9, 2020
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  2. Sign on screen User Name is wrong

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern. Let me help you to fix the issue.



    To assist you better, please provide us more information.


    • How many user account do you have on your system?
    • Are you able to log-in to the system?
    Meanwhile, let’s try simple troubleshooting steps and check if this helps. I suggest you to remove the username from Credential Manager and check.


    • Type credential Manager on the Windows search bar and select Credential Manager.
    • Now try removing the user name and password by clicking on the credential.
    Hope this helps. Let us know the result.
     
    Billion Debbarma, Dec 9, 2020
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  3. How to change name on Sign-in screen

    Hi Lynn,

    The steps to change your name that appears on your sign-in screen depend on the type of the user account that you're using. If you're using a Microsoft account, here are the steps to change your name:

    • Press Windows logo key + I
      buttons on your keyboard to open the Settings app.
    • Select Accounts > Your email and accounts.
    • Click the Manage my Microsoft Account link to open the web browser.
    • Click the Edit name link on the main page.
    • Change your name, then hit OK.

    To change or edit your name for your local account, you can follow the steps below:

    • Right-click Start, then choose Control Panel.
    • Click User Accounts twice.
    • Select the account, then click Change the account name.

    Update us if it addressed your concern.
     
    Angela Pun, Dec 9, 2020
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  4. Jessen P Win User

    Can't sign in after updating my user name

    Query about changing the User Accounts name

    Hi Jerry,

    Perform the steps mentioned below to change the user account name.

    • Sign in to the Your info page on the Microsoft account website.

    • Under your name, select Edit name.
      If there’s no name listed yet, select Add name.
    • Edit or add the name you want, then choose Save.
      Your Microsoft account name will start to appear or change everywhere you use it.

    Please revert if you still cannot change the user account name.

    Thank you.
     
    Jessen P, Dec 9, 2020
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