

Launch the User Accounts applet by typing in netplwiz in the Run Command box. Account name changed successfully Change Account Name from User Accounts AppletĪnother way to change your account name is through the User Accounts applet. The title of your account will be immediately changed. Type in your new account name in the given text field, and then click Change Name. Now navigate to the following: User Accounts > User Accounts > Change your account name Open the Windows Control Panel by typing in control in the Run Command box. Here is how you can change your account name from the legacy Control Panel: If you are logged into Windows with a local account, then you have multiple ways you can change the title of the account.

Change Account Name from User Accounts Applet.
