account_settings.md

copyright	lastupdated	keywords	subcollection
years 2018, 2021	2021-06-11	account settings, edit account name, view account type	account

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Viewing your account settings

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As an {{site.data.keyword.cloud}} account owner, you can change the account name and view your account type. If you have an access policy with the Operator role or higher on all account management services, you can view and update the account name.
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Editing the account name

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To edit your account name, go to Manage > Account, and select Account settings in the {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} console. In the Account section, click the Edit icon , type your new account name, and click Submit.

Viewing your account type

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To view your account type, go to Manage > Account, and select Account settings. Details about your account type are listed in the Account Type section. For more information about the features that are included with your account, see Account types.

You can change your account to a different type by upgrading or converting your account. See Upgrading your account for more information.