Changing Your Microsoft Account Name: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you tired of using a name that doesn't accurately represent who you are when signing into your various online services? Perhaps you've recently changed your last or first name and need to update it across all platforms. Whatever the reason, changing your Microsoft account name is easier than ever.

In this article, we'll walk through the process step-by-step so that even those new to navigating their accounts will feel comfortable making these changes in no time! If you're ready let's dive right into how-to instructions on updating information like email addresses too!

Step 1: Sign In To Your Microsoft Account

To begin with, head over to https://account.microsoft.com/, which is where you'll be able to access your account settings. Click 'Sign-in' at the top-right corner of this page and enter both your username (which could also double as an email address depending on how it was set up during sign-up) followed by password.

Once signed in successfully, click 'Profile' located under Personal & safety from left-hand navigation menu bar; then select Edit button beside corresponding field you wish modify - for example 'Change name'.

Step 2: Update Your Account Information

On the next screen that appears, scroll down until you see a section titled 'About me'. Here, enter your new username in the first box labeled 'New email address'. Next to this is another text input field called 'Nickname' where you can also change what others see when they search for you online. Finally hit Save Changes at bottom right corner after making any necessary updates.

And voila! Your Microsoft account name has been successfully changed without having to worry about losing access to anything else since these changes only affect how people view your profile publicly speaking rather than actually altering actual login credentials themselves - peace of mind achieved!

If after following all instructions above still encounter issues trying reach customer support team directly through their official website located here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/contacting/microsoft_account?ran=1033&ldd1=support_2&sso=Tg%253D-6e8f5cbe

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