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How to change your iPhone name

Make your iPhone stand out amidst a sea of other iPhones.
How to change your iPhone name Credit: stnazkul / Getty Images

If you've ever wondered why some people's iPhone names are personalized, changing your iPhone name is actually really simple.

It's handy in cases where you want to pair your iPhone to speakers or a new car, or if you're looking fro your WiFi hotspot — that way you can easily find your iPhone amidst a sea networks. Changing the name of your iPhone is reflected in your iCloud account, AirDrop, Personal Hotspot, and computer, so it will be seamlessly recognizable across your devices.

Here's how to change your iPhone name in a few quick steps.


Total Time1 minute
What you needAn iPhone
  • Step 1: Go to Settings on your iPhone

    From Settings, go to General, About, and then Name.

    Name section highlight in the About section of iPhone Settings Credit: Screenshot: Mashable / Apple
  • Step 2: Change your iPhone's name

    In the Name section, you can tap the field to erase the current name — or just start typing the new name. Once you've entered the new name, hit Done on the keyboard.

    Voila! Your iPhone has a brand new name and a whole new identity (if that's what you want).

    Name section of iPhone settings that shows the name of the iPhone as Cecily's iPhoneCredit: Screenshot: Mashable / Apple
Topics: Tech, iPhone, How-To

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