How to change the default admin's username in Joomla?

To change the default admin’s username in Joomla, here are the steps given below:

  1. Make sure you are login to Joomla hosting admin cPanel.
  2. To access the admin user record, select the Users menu option.
  3. Now select the User Manager menu item.
  4. Next select the user record you desire to modify by clicking on the Name.
  5. Select the Login Name by clicking in that field and typing your changes.
  6. You can also change the password for the user. Click the password field and enter your new password.
  7. Next click confirm Password field and reenter your new password.
  8. Then click Save and Close.

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