An administrator account on Windows 11 comes with several perks and privileges. Admins can update security settings, install or remove apps, and make other system adjustments without encountering permission errors. As a new administrator, the first thing you'll want to do is change your administrator name on your PC.

Luckily, it's pretty easy, and there are several ways to change the administrator name in Windows 11. As long as you already have access to the administrator account, you can change the name to anything you want. You can use the Settings, Control Panel, Run menu, or the Command Prompt app to do the job.

How to change the administrator name using the Control Panel

When you want to change the administrator name and the PC is set up using a local account, you can head to the Windows 11 Control Panel to change it - just follow these steps.

1. Open the Windows 11 Start Menu and search for the Control Panel.
2. Choose User Accounts.
3. Choose Change your account name.
4. Enter the new name, and click Change Name.

Once you click the Change Name button, the change will take immediate effect. You won't need to reboot your PC.

How to change the administrator name using a Microsoft account

If the administrator is using a Microsoft account, then changing the name is a little bit more complicated. You'll have to go through the Microsoft account website experience to complete this process.

1. Open the Windows 11 Settings app.
2. Click on the Accounts tab, then click on Your Info.
3. Click the link for Manage My Accounts.
4. You'll be redirected to a web browser and will be asked to sign in.
5. Select Your info from the sidebar.
6. Choose Edit name.
7. Enter a new name and finish verification.
8. Restart your PC.

How to change the administrator name using the Run command

Most Windows 11 users should be completely fine with changing the admin name via the Control Panel or the Settings menu. That said, you can use the Run menu to make the changes if you prefer. Here's what you need to do.

1. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run menu.
2. Type netplwiz and hit Enter.
3. This opens the User Accounts menu. Select Properties.
4. Edit your name in the Full name menu. Click Apply. Select OK.

You should notice a new administrator name for your Microsoft account.

How to change the administrator name using the Command Prompt

You can also use the command prompt to modify the administrator name in Windows 11. If you'd like to take this approach, you can go through the steps below to make the changes.

1. Press the Windows key and search for Command Prompt. Run it as administrator.
2. Enter the command below:

   wmic useraccount where fullname='userame' rename 'newname'

Of course, you should replace the username with your existing administrator name and the newname with the new account name that you want to set. For example, if you want to change your PC name from Louis to Harvey, type the command below and hit Enter.

wmic useraccount where fullname='Louis' rename 'Harvey'

Use a relevant admin name on Windows 11

That's all you need to know about changing the administrator name in Windows 11. While there are a few methods to choose from in this guide, simply use the program you are most comfortable with. If you have changed your primary email address, make sure to do the same on your PC as well. If you're unsure of how to do it, then make sure to check out our dedicated guide on how to change the administrator email on Windows 11.