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lsu1771
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

How to correct a misspelled name

I noticed my name is spelled wrong and i need to edit it. How do i change my name

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Posted on Nov 1, 2026 2:50 PM

2 replies

TheLittles
User level: Level 10 (211,627 points)

Nov 1, 2026 4:02 PM in response to lsu1771

"How to correct a misspelled name: I noticed my name is spelled wrong and i need to edit it. How do i change my name"

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Correcting a Misspelt Name:

Misspelt it? Where so? Your Apple Account? Or somewhere else? Having posted this in Apple Account, I assume there. But, if your Mac, go here: Change the Name of your macOS User Account and Home Folder - Apple Support


sberman
User level: Level 10 (280,982 points)

Nov 1, 2026 3:08 PM in response to lsu1771

Since your profile implies you have a Mac, here is Siri AI’s advice to change it from a Mac:

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256387206