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How to rename a partition in OS X?

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Mar 15, 2026126841 views
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I'm able to erase a partition using the Disk Utility, but I want to change the name without losing data. How is it possible?

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To rename the volume, enter the following in Terminal: for example: You can also right-click a partition in Finder (in Computername at the top level of the hierarchy), select Get Info, and enter the new name there.

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