How to Change Username on Raspberry Pi?

You can change the username on your Raspberry Pi using the usermod command in the terminal.

Steps to Change Username on Raspberry Pi

1. Log in as root: Use the command sudo su to gain root privileges.
2. Change the username: Execute the command usermod -l <new_username> <old_username>, replacing <new_username> with your desired username and <old_username> with the current username.
3. Update the password: If you wish to change the password for the new username, use the command passwd <new_username>.
4. Log out and log back in: Once you've made the changes, log out of the current session and log back in using the new username.

Example:

To change the username from "pi" to "raspberry" and update the password, you would use the following commands:

sudo su
usermod -l raspberry pi
passwd raspberry

Remember to replace "raspberry" with your desired username.

Additional Tips

• Back up your data: It's always a good idea to back up your Raspberry Pi before making any significant changes.
• Check for dependencies: If you have any applications or scripts that rely on the old username, you may need to update their configurations.
• Review system files: It's a good practice to review your system files and ensure that any references to the old username are updated.