How do I change my Apple ID device name?

You can change your Apple ID device name directly through your device settings.

Steps to Change Your Apple ID Device Name

Here's how to change the name of your iPhone, iPad, or other Apple device associated with your Apple ID:

1. Open Settings: Find and tap the "Settings" app on your device.
2. Navigate to General: Scroll down and tap on "General".
3. Select About: Tap on "About" to view information about your device.
4. Tap Name: Locate and tap on the "Name" field. This will allow you to edit the current name.
5. Enter a New Name: Use the keyboard to enter the new name you want to use for your device.
6. Tap Done: After entering the new name, tap "Done" to save your changes.

• The new name will now be displayed in various locations, such as when using AirDrop or when your device is listed in Find My.

Example

Let's say your iPhone is currently named "John's iPhone". To change this to "John's New iPhone," you would:

1. Go to Settings > General > About > Name.
2. Edit "John's iPhone" to "John's New iPhone".
3. Tap Done.

Key Points

• The device name you set here is what other Apple devices see when your device is discoverable for services like AirDrop.
• According to the references "Go to Settings General About Name." is the correct pathway to update your device name.
• This change will not affect your Apple ID login, email address or password; it solely updates the name of the specific device.