Personalize your new device with a name of its very own.
Our devices come with us everywhere — don't they deserve a name to call their own? Whether you like creative naming or you just want a unique moniker for your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, here's how to do it.
Fun fact: You can use emoji to name your devices. Do with this information as you please.
How to rename your iPhone or iPad
- Open the Settings app.
- Go to General > About.
- Tap on Name.
Enter the name you'd like to use for your iPhone or iPad.
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How to rename your Apple Watch
- Open the Watch app on your watch's paired iPhone.
- Go to General > About.
- Tap on Name.
Enter the name you'd like to use for your Apple Watch.
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Questions?
Let us know in the comments if you have any questions about renaming your Apple devices.