You can't directly change your Apple Watch username in the way you might think. Your Apple Watch uses the name associated with your Apple ID. To effectively change the name displayed on your Apple Watch and related to your Apple ID, you need to modify your Apple ID name. Here's how:
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On Your Apple Watch (or Paired iPhone):
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On Your Apple Watch:
- Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.
- Scroll down and tap on your name (which appears at the very top if you are signed in).
- Tap Personal Information.
- Tap Name.
- Change your First, Middle, or Last name as desired.
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On Your Paired iPhone:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap on your name (at the very top).
- Tap on Name, Phone Numbers, Email.
- Tap Name.
- Change your First, Middle, or Last name as desired.
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Alternatively, on the web:
- Go to the Apple ID website: https://appleid.apple.com/
- Sign in with your Apple ID credentials.
- In the "Account" section, click "Edit."
- Under "Your Name," change your first and/or last name.
- Click "Done."
Important Considerations:
- Changes Reflect Everywhere: The name change you make to your Apple ID will be reflected across all Apple services you use, including iCloud, iTunes, the App Store, and Messages.
- Potential Security Verification: Apple may require you to verify your identity when making changes to your Apple ID information.
- Username vs. Display Name: Keep in mind you are changing the display name associated with your Apple ID, not a separate "username".
- Nickname Usage: If you only want a different nickname, consider using that in Contacts if you're using your contact card to represent yourself in certain apps.
By following these steps, you'll be able to modify the name associated with your Apple ID, which will subsequently update the name displayed on your Apple Watch and other Apple services.
