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ichichi

Level 1 (4 points)

Changed mac username and having problems

Hello I have tried to change my user account name but now my main user folder resetted and it is in another user folder I can’t access. How do I recover my original data for my main?

Posted on Nov 1, 2026 6:46 PM

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John Galt

Level 10 (162,806 points)

Nov 1, 2026 7:43 PM in response to ichichi

Recover all your files from a Time Machine backup – Apple Support

Change the name of your macOS user account and home folder - Apple Support explains,

Follow all of the steps carefully, and make sure that you have a backup before continuing. Doing this incorrectly could damage your account and prevent you from logging in with that account.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256387244