How do I change the name of my registered MacBook Air ?
How to change MacBook Air name
Posted on Nov 9, 2026 3:01 AM
How do I change the name of my registered MacBook Air ?
Posted on Nov 9, 2026 3:01 AM
Nov 9, 2026 5:38 AM in response to Nivhu0
Below is predicted upon the information in the user's Byline >> MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.7
To change the name of your MacBook Air 13″ running macOS 11.7 (Big Sur), follow these steps:
Change your MacBook's name
1 Click the Apple () menu in the top-left corner of your screen.
2 Select System Preferences.
3 Click Sharing.
4 At the top of the Sharing window, find the field labelled Computer Name.
5 Click in the field and delete the existing name.
6 Type your preferred new name (for example, Peter's MacBook Air).
7 Close the Sharing window. Your new name is saved automatically.
Does this change your registered MacBook name?
It changes the computer's name used on:
•Your local network.
•AirDrop (in some circumstances).
•Find My and other Apple services (though updates may take a little time).
Important: If by "registered MacBook Air" you mean the device name associated with your Apple Account, changing the Computer Name is usually sufficient to update the displayed device name,
Nov 9, 2026 6:34 AM in response to Nivhu0
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256391257