- AirDrop is a really convenient and easy-to-use feature on your MacBook Pro that makes it fast to transfer large files in a matter of seconds. As long as you are within range of another Apple device that is AirDrop enabled, any file that you want to share or have shared with you only takes a few simple steps to get done.
- This article explains how you can change your AirDrop name on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Mac. AirDrop lets you wirelessly share and receive files, documents, videos, photos, locations, and more with people nearby with an Apple device within Bluetooth and Wi-Fi range.
MacOS makes it easy to change the name of your Mac in Airdrop.
AirDrop Files on the Mac Go To Transferring files to a Mac is as simple as selecting a file on your iOS device and then tapping the name of the Mac you want to send it to. When you send a file to the Mac, (or accept one while using your Mac), by default the file goes into your user Downloads folder. In addition to locking down AirDrop on iOS, we'll show you how to change your Mac AirDrop settings. Finding AirDrop on the Mac is easy. The default Finder setting has it appear in the sidebar to.
Just follow the following 4 steps and you'll be golden.
Step 1: Open your System Preferences
The fastest way to open your settings is by typing ⌘ + space, then 'pref' and choosing 'System Preferences' from the dropdown menu.
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Step 2: Click the Sharing icon
It's the folder with the yellow diamond on it. I pointed to it below for your convenience.
Step 3: Edit the Computer Name
You will see your computer name at the top, and can click into the text field to update it.
Once you've changed it to whatever name you want, you just need to click Edit.
Step 4: Confirm your new computer name
Now you can just click the 'OK button.' Your settings will be saved.
Your AirDrop name is now updated.
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You can close out of System Preferences.
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Now when people see you on AirDrop, they'll see your new AirDrop name.
