Change Windows Username

Prerequisites:

• Before changing an existing user, make sure you have read and understand the considerations noted in Naming Conventions for Users.

Considerations:

• Windows will not rename the home directory, but security permissions will be updated to the new username
• Any applications that may have depended on the old username may not be updated by the User Account wizard. Be sure to test any applications before making production changes
• Renaming a User Account Does Not Automatically Change the Profile Path

To change a username on Windows:

1. Log into the system using an administrator account that is not the account being renamed. From a command line or PowerShell, run the User Accounts Management wizard:

2. Select the user, then click Properties.
   

3. Change the User name value to match the Username in the JumpCloud directory. 
4. Click OK and restart the system.