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rhose128
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

How do I change my name on my iPhone?

i can’t change my name on my iphone.


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Original Title: Iphone name

Posted on Oct 25, 2026 4:14 PM

2 replies

Bob Timmons
User level: Level 10 (199,348 points)

Oct 25, 2026 4:38 PM in response to rhose128

The steps below assume that you want to change the device name of your iPhone.


Tap Settings

Tap General

Tap About

Tap on your name next to Name and you will be able to edit the name by backspacing to erase the current name and then entering a new name using the keypad


If you are unable to do this, someone has changed the settings on your iPhone to not allow changes.

Kurt Lang
User level: Level 9 (73,779 points)

Oct 25, 2026 4:17 PM in response to rhose128

If you mean in Settings, tap on your name at the top. Then Personal Information > Name. Change the name to whatever you want it to say.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256382903