Miami Account / Change the name that appears on computer login

Objective

• To provide direction for assistance with changing the name that appears when you log in to your computer

Environment

• University-owned Computer
• Miami Account

Rationale

• The name that appears when you log in to your computer is tied to your Miami account

Resolution

1. Contact the appropriate office (based on your affiliation with the University) and request that your information be updated
   • Undergraduate students: Visit the One Stop site for more information
   • Graduate students: Visit the Graduate School webpage for contact information
   • Staff: Visit the Human Resources webpage for contact information
   • Faculty: Visit the Academic Personnel webpage for contact information
   • Courtesy account holders: Contact the person who sponsors your account
2. Wait 24 hours after confirmation from the office for the change to take effect