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# How to Change Your AirDrop Name on iPhone
- URL: https://www.techloy.com/how-to-change-your-airdrop-name-on-iphone/
- Published: 2024-08-14T11:27:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-01-21T12:28:39.000Z
- Description: Easily change your AirDrop name to make identifying your device a lot easier.
- Author: Oyinebiladou Omemu
- Tags: / Tech Guide, AirDrop, Apple iPhone

Ever been in a crowded place trying to send a file over [AirDrop](https://www.techloy.com/tag/airdrop/) on your [iPhone](https://www.techloy.com/tag/apple-iphone/) but the recipient found it difficult to figure out whose among the numerous AirDrops is yours? The good thing is that you can always give your AirDrop a unique name to differentiate it from the crowd to help in quickly identifying your device and avoiding confusion with others.

Changing your AirDrop name on your iPhone is very easy, all you have to do is make some changes to your device name from settings, and you've got a new name to match your personality. In this guide, we will show you how to change your AirDrop name on your iPhone. 

## How to Change Your Name in AirDrop on iPhone or iPad

1. Open **Settings** and select **General**.

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1. Select **About**.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2024/08/one1-9-1-1.jpg)

1. Select **Name**.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2024/08/one2-9-1.jpg)

1. Enter the new name for your AirDrop and tap **Done** on the keyboard.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2024/08/one3-11-1.jpg)

### Conclusion

Changing your AirDrop name not only adds a personal touch but also improves the overall user experience. By easily identifying devices, you can streamline file transfers and avoid confusion, especially in crowded environments.

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