Windows 10: How can I change Microsoft account name

Discus and support How can I change Microsoft account name in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; When I have created a Microsoft account there was a mistake in my name and now I want change it with right name but don't know how i can change it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by JeewanLekha, Sep 30, 2020.

  1. JEEWANLEKHA
    JeewanLekha Win User

    How can I change Microsoft account name


    When I have created a Microsoft account there was a mistake in my name and now I want change it with right name but don't know how i can change it

    :)
     
    JeewanLekha, Sep 30, 2020
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  2. PATRICIA YU
    Patricia Yu Win User

    Query about changing the account name

    Hi Stephanie,

    Since you have already changed the name on your Microsoft account, we suggest switching into a local account, and then log back in with your Microsoft account. This way, we can be sure that any changes made to your Microsoft account will be synced to your
    local user account.

    For steps on how to switch to a local account:

    • Click on Start.
    • Click on Settings.
    • Click on Accounts.
    • Under Your account, click on Switch to a local account.

    To switch back to a Microsoft account:

    • Follow steps 1-3 above to get to Accounts.
    • Under Your account, click on Sign in with a Microsoft account instead.

    If the issue persists, please do not hesitate to get back to us.
     
    Patricia Yu, Sep 30, 2020
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  3. SAHIL BALI
    Sahil Bali Win User
    Cannot change account name?

    Hello,



    Welcome to Microsoft Community. I will certainly help you with the issue that you are facing.

    I would like to ask you:

    • Is your PC connected to a domain?
    • What all troubleshooting steps have you tried?

    Since you have tried to change the name online as well, try to convert your account to a Local account from Microsoft account and then revert it to Microsoft Account.

    • Open Start and go to Settings.
    • Go to User Accounts.
    • Disconnect from Microsoft Account.

    Restart the PC and follow the same steps to connect to a Microsoft Account.

    Let us know the results. Hope this information helps.
     
    Sahil Bali, Sep 30, 2020
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  4. NATHANIEL MON
    Nathaniel Mon Win User

    How can I change Microsoft account name

    Microsoft account name change not working on laptop

    Hi Nathan,

    There might be some conflicts on the settings of your PC and your Microsoft account. We would like to ask some questions for clarification:

    • Did you follow the steps provided on this
      article       to change the name of your Microsoft account?
    • Have you tried checking if there available updates for your Windows 10?
    • When you said that "when I log on to my laptop the user account is still showing the old name", are you referring on the sign-in screen name?
    Regards.
     
    Nathaniel Mon, Sep 30, 2020
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