Below are the things you should take into consideration to rename an Active Directory User Account:
- Check if the Domain controllers are running on the same version of Windows Server.
- Ensure the necessary tools (such as Active Directory Users and Computers) are installed.
- Check if the account is connected to a mailbox.
- Create a backup of the domain Controller before renaming the account.
- Check the permission on the account.
- Check if the new account name matches the name naming policy.
- Check the user’s group membership.
- Disconnect the user account from Remote Desktop access.
- Disable the user account before renaming it and then re-enable it after the renaming process.