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What is the process to change your AirDrop Name on your iPhone, iPad & Mac?

  • Writer: Gadget Byte
    Gadget Byte
  • Dec 2, 2024
  • 2 min read

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AirDrop is an amazing tool which can be used by all Apple customers as this wireless file technology has made tasks very easy for people. Using an AirDrop is very beneficial for people; however, it can be very difficult to recognise these devices when you have more than one Apple device. This issue can be easily resolved by simply changing the name of your AirDrop device. 

Here in the article, we will make sure that you know all the steps that you need to follow when you want to know


What is the process to change the name of your AirDrop device on an iPhone and iPad?


Changing the name of your AirDrop device was quite difficult for people earlier, however, after recent updates, Apple has made it very easy for people to change the name of their AirDrop. If you have the latest iOS 16 with you then, changing this name will be very simple for you and here, we are mentioning the commands that you need to follow to do the same. 

  1. The first thing that you need to do is to access the ‘Settings’ application on your Apple device. 

  2. Here, you need to look for the ‘General’ setting where you need to press the ‘About’ option. 

  3. Here, you will see an option stating ‘Name’. Press the ‘X’ tab to delete the current name that you have chosen for your AirDrop. 

  4. You are required to add the new name for your AirDrop and after this, you just need to hit the ‘Done’ button to finalise the changes.


What is the process to change AirDrop on your Mac?


If you want to change airdrop name on your Mac then, there is a different set of directions that you need to follow. Stick to the commands that we are mentioning here. 

  1. Access the ‘System Settings’ on your Mac where you need to look for ‘General’ Settings. 

  2. You will be able to see your current MacBook name in the About section. 

  3. Start writing a new name for your MacBook after choosing the ‘New Name’ option and save the new name that you have picked.


These are the correct instructions that you need to adhere to when you want to change the name of your AirDrop. We hope that you have understood all the instructions that we have shared here in the guide. This will make it easier for you to locate your devices with ease.  If you also want to learn how to unblock a number on iPhone then read the blog.


 
 
 

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