Windows 10: How do I change my network connection's name

How do I change the network connection name?/

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How to change Wi-Fi network connection name

Hi Raphael,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I will definitely assist you.

Let’s try simple steps and check if it helps in resolving the issue. Follow the below steps.

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  Type network connection on the Windows search bar and select
  View network connection.
  
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  Right click on the Wi-Fi network and select
  rename.
  
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  Now try changing the name and check if it helps.
  

Hope this helps. Post us with the status we will be glad to help you.

 

How do I change the network adapter name? (Windows 10)

Press Windows Key + R, type secpol.msc and press Enter to run it. In Local Security Policy window, go to the Network List Manager Policies in the left pane. Now in the right pane double click on the network name that you want to change. In the Properties windows under the Name section make sure that Name is selected. Now in the input field enter the name that you wish to use for your connection. Click Apply then OK to save the changes. And you might have to log in again or to restart your computer before the changes are applied.

 

Windows 10; Network Name

Hi,

The Registry steps follower that resolved the issue.

But could you tell us why it appears to select a network status name based on your past Wi-Fi network connections, and then applies it to your wired Ethernet connection?

Thanks.

Mason