3 Best Ways to Change Your Administrator Name on Windows 11

Changing your administrator name in Windows 11 isn’t just about personalization—it can also be a smart security move. If you’re using a generic name like “Admin” or “Administrator,” you’re basically handing hackers the first half of your login credentials. Here are the three best ways to change your administrator name on Windows 11, depending on your setup and comfort level.

1. Use the Control Panel (For Local Accounts)

If you’re using a local account—not tied to a Microsoft account—this is the simplest route.

Steps:

1. Press Windows + R, type Control, and hit Enter.
2. Go to User Accounts > User Accounts again > click Change your account name.
3. Enter the new name and click Change Name.

Note: This only changes the display name, not the user folder name on your C: drive.

2. Use Local Users and Groups (Pro Edition Only)

This method gives you more control, but it’s only available on Windows 11 Pro.

Steps:

1. Press Windows + R, type lusrmgr.msc, and hit Enter.
2. Go to Users, then double-click your admin account.
3. In the General tab, change the Full name.
4. Click Apply, then OK.

Pro Tip: This method is especially useful if you’re managing multiple user accounts or working in an enterprise setting.

3. Use the Command Prompt or PowerShell

If you’re comfortable with command-line tools, this method is quick and powerful.

Command Prompt:

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
2. Type the following: wmic useraccount where name='CurrentName' rename 'NewName' Replace CurrentName and NewName with your actual usernames.

PowerShell:

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator.
2. Type: Rename-LocalUser -Name "CurrentName" -NewName "NewName"

Why use this? It works on both Home and Pro editions, and it’s a clean, direct way to make changes without digging through menus.

Final Tips

• Restart your system after making changes to make sure everything updates properly.
• Microsoft accounts can’t have their username changed this way—you’ll need to update your Microsoft account info online.
• User folder names don’t change automatically. Changing those is a separate (and riskier) process.

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