Alternatively, you’re able to also change the administrator name on Windows 11.

Heres how to change the Windows 11 administrator account in tweaks:

Right clickStartand selectSettings.

you’ve got the option to also open tweaks with theWin+ikeyboard shortcut.

Settings highlighted in the Windows 11 Start context menu.

If you don’t see the account you’re looking for in one, check the other.

Click theuseryou want to change.

ClickChange account key in.

Accounts highlighted in Windows 11 Settings.

PickAdministratorfrom the drop-down box.

you’re free to also revoke administrator privileges from a user account from this screen.

ClickChange account typedirectly under theUser Accountsheading.

Family and Other users highlighted in Windows 11 Account Settings.

If you don’t see that option, change theView byoption toCategory.

Click theaccountthat you want to change.

ClickChange the account punch in.

A standard user highlighted in Windows 11 other users.

ClickChange Account punch in.

It will still exist, but it wont show up as an option when logging into Windows.

Right click Start and selectComputer Management.

Change account type highlighted in Windows 11 other users.

SelectSystem Tools>Local Users and Groups.

Right clickAdministrator, and selectProperties.

SelectAccount is disabledto check the box.

Administrator highlighted in Windows user account type settings.

ClickOKto keep your changes.

Go toSystem Tools>Local Users and Groups.

Right clickAdministrator, and selectRename.

OK highlighted in Windows account type settings.

pop in a new name.

PressEnter, and the new name will appear.

As long as your account has administrator access, you just sign on as normal.

Control Panel highlighted in Windows 11 search.

Change account type highlighted in the Windows 11 Control Panel.

A non-admin user highlighted in Windows 11 Manage Accounts.

Change the account type highlighted in Windows 11 Manage Accounts.

Administrator highlighted in Windows 11 Manage Accounts.

Change Account Type highlighted in Windows 11 Manage Account.

Computer Management highlighted in the Start context menu.

Local Users and Groups highlighted in Computer Management.

Users highlighted in Computer Management.

Administrator Properties highlighted in Computer Management.

Account is disabled highlighted.

OK highlighted in Windows 11 administrator properties.

Computer Management highlighted in the Start context menu.

Local Users and Groups highlighted in Computer Management.

Users highlighted in Computer Management.

Rename highlighted in Computer Management.

Administrator highlighted in Computer Management.

A renamed Administrator highlighted in Windows 11.