Change Personal Information settings for your Apple ID on Mac (2024)

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  • Welcome
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    • Change System Settings
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    • Automate tasks with Shortcuts
    • Create Memoji
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    • Change the system language
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    • Set up a Focus to stay on task
    • Set up Screen Time for yourself
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    • Use Live Text to interact with text in a photo
    • Start a Quick Note
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    • Stream audio and video with AirPlay
    • Use one keyboard and mouse to control Mac and iPad
    • Hand off between devices
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    • Sync music, books, and more between devices
    • Manage Apple ID settings
    • Set your Apple ID picture
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    • Use iCloud Photos
    • What is Family Sharing?
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    • Set up Screen Time for a child
    • Share purchases with your family
    • Watch and listen together with SharePlay
    • Share a Photo Library
    • Collaborate on projects
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    • Manage subscriptions in the App Store
    • View Apple family subscriptions
    • Guard your privacy
    • Use Mail Privacy Protection
    • Control access to your camera
    • Use Sign in with Apple for apps and websites
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    • Keep your data safe
    • Create a passkey
    • Understand passwords
    • Keep your Apple ID secure
    • Find a missing device
    • Get started with accessibility features
    • Vision
    • Hearing
    • Mobility
    • Speech
    • General
    • Connect an external display
    • Use the built-in camera
    • Connect a Bluetooth device
    • Use AirPods with your Mac
    • Optimize your Mac battery life
    • Optimize storage space
    • Burn CDs and DVDs
    • Control accessories in your home
    • Use Windows on your Mac
  • Resources for your Mac
  • Resources for your Apple devices
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Change Personal Information settings for your Apple ID on Mac (1)

On your Mac, use Apple ID Personal Information settings to change the picture, name, and other information associated with your Apple ID.

To change these settings, choose Apple menu Change Personal Information settings for your Apple ID on Mac (2)> System Settings, click [your name] at the top of the sidebar, then click Personal Information.

If you don’t see your name, click “Sign in with your Apple ID,” enter your Apple ID (or another email address or phone number on file), then enter your password. If you don’t have an Apple ID, you can create one.

Open Apple ID settings for me

Option

Description

Memoji, photo, or monogram

Change the picture associated with the Apple ID account. See Select your Apple ID picture.

Name

Change the name associated with the Apple ID account.

Birthday

Specify the birthday associated with your account.

Communication Preferences

Receive emails and communications about Apple products, services, software, and media, and Apple News newsletters. Announcements and newsletters are sent to the email address or addresses associated with your Apple ID.

See alsoApple Support article: About your Apple ID email addressesWhat is iCloud?

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