I lost all my data when I changed username
I followed the steps of adding a new user and then changing the old name but all my files and data is lost. I can't seem to find where it is gone
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14
I followed the steps of adding a new user and then changing the old name but all my files and data is lost. I can't seem to find where it is gone
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14
You must have skipped a step or performed a step incorrectly. Here is an Apple article with instructions for changing the user name of a macOS user account:
Change the name of your macOS user account and home folder - Apple Support
You must perform each step exactly as Apple has described. Any deviation except for the actual name used will result in failure. Also, make sure the new user name does not contain any spaces.
Use the Go menu -> Computer
Double click users. The other username you were logged on hopefully is still there.
As long as you remember the password for it, just select the Apple logo menu to log out, and then log in the other username.
If you don't remember the password, see these directions:
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/change-the-login-password-on-mac-mchlp1550/mac
If the other user isn't there, you might find some files by keyword using Devon Technologies EasyFind:
https://www.devontechnologies.com/apps/freeware
If Easy Find does not find them, locate a data recovery expert who works on Macs. Many are on http://www.apple.com/buy that do Mac support also know where there is good data recovery.
I can still see my files on finder but can't access them. The home folder doesn't show any data. Cant reach an expert nearby
When you say you can't access them, are they in the folder of the currently logged in user with the house icon, or a different folder?
I lost all my data when I changed username