You can change your local account name on Windows 10 by following these steps:
- Open Settings: Click the Start menu and select Settings.
- Go to Accounts: Click on Accounts.
- Select Your Account: In the left pane, click on Your info.
- Change Account Name: Click on "Rename this PC".
- Enter New Name: Enter the new name you want for your account in the pop-up window.
- Confirm Changes: Click "Next" and then "Restart Now".
After restarting your computer, your local account name will be changed.
Important Note: Changing your local account name will not affect your Microsoft account. It will only change the name associated with your local user profile on your computer.
Examples:
- You can change your account name from "John Doe" to "John.Doe" or "JD".
- You can also change your account name to a more descriptive name, such as "Work Account" or "Home Computer".