How to rename a Local Account in Windows 10

Description: This article will show how to rename another local account in Windows 10 as the computer administrator.

  1. In the search box typically found next to the start button at the lower left corner of the screen, type in User Accounts. Next click on User Accounts in the search results.
    Search, User accounts
  2. Click on Manage another account, found under Make changes to your user account.
    Make changes to your user account, Manage another account
  3. Select the user account to be changed.
    Choose the user you would like to change
  4. Click on Change the account name once the account has been selected.
    Make changes to user’s account
  5. Type a new username for the account, then click on Change Name to confirm. The username for the local account will then update.
    New account name, Change Name

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