Name for my mac mini

I have forgotten the name I gave my new Mac mini during it's initial start-up. Unfortunately, I turned my computer off for a week long vacation. Noe I'm back and turned the Mac mini on and it requires the name and password. I have the password, but can't remember the name. What is my next step?


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.7

Posted on Oct 30, 2025 11:34 AM

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Oct 30, 2025 11:59 AM in response to davestoner

It would usually be your full name, as you would have configured it when you created the macOS installation.


(The next question would be whether you also remember your password.)


This is the official doc, but is not all that helpful here: If you forgot your user or account name on Mac - Apple Support


If little has happened with this new Mac mini, wipe it and re-install: Erase and reinstall macOS - Apple Support


Name for my mac mini

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