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How to change MacBook Air name

How do I change the name of my registered MacBook Air ?


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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,