Edit the Name Associated with a Friend Account (Starting Feb. 25, 2026)

Summary

This article explains how to edit the first and last name associated with your Friend Account.

Body

Environment

Friend Accounts, Okta

Issue

How do I change the first and last name associated with my Friend Account?

Resolution

Note: At this time, updating the the first and last name associated with your Friend Account in Okta does not update your name elsewhere.

  1. Sign in to https://okta.umich.edu/.
  2. Select Personal Information in the left menu.
  3. Click Edit.
  4. Update the name as desired.
  5. Click Save.

Additional Information

Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center. 

Details

Details

Article ID: 14801
Created
Thu 2/5/26 5:07 PM
Modified
Thu 2/5/26 7:03 PM

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This Service provides an account which allows someone who does not have a U-M uniqname and UMICH password to authenticate to the U-M computing environment; to log in to the environment and be identified. It does not automatically authorize that person to use any services.