You have the ability to change your name on Zoom clients as well as on your account profile, which will ensure that your name is always current across the platform. You have the ability to modify both your complete name on your Zoom account, which will be visible to other users who have the same account, and your display name, which is the name that displays on your profile throughout the Zoom platform, including on your profile card and in meetings and webinars. Both of these changes may be made to your account profile and on the Zoom platform. In addition, you have the ability to personalize your screen name before, during, or after entering a Zoom conference.

To note:

If you are unable to alter your display name, it is possible that the administrator of your account might have prohibited you from making this change. You can make changes by contacting your account’s administrator.
The current situation is that users are unable to alter their names while they are sitting in a waiting room.

Covered in this article are:

• How to change your name on Zoom
  • Change your name on the Zoom web portal
  • Change your name on the Zoom clients
• How to change your name on Zoom when joining a meeting
• How to change your name on Zoom during a meeting

Certain requirements must be met before you may change your name on a Zoom account that is either Basic (free), Pro (paid), Business, Enterprise, or Education.

How to Change your name on Zoom

How to Change your name on the Zoom web portal

1. Sign in to Zoom:
   • Go to the Zoom web portal (https://zoom.us/).
   • Log in with your Zoom account credentials.
2. Access Profile:
   • Once logged in, locate and click on the “Profile” option in the navigation menu. This is usually found in the left sidebar.
3. Edit Profile:
   • Within your profile section, find the option to edit your profile. An “Edit” button or another label might serve as a representation of this.
4. Update First Name and Last Name:
   • Look for fields where you can enter your first name and last name. Enter the desired information.
5. Update Display Name:
   • Find the field for your display name. Enter the name you want to be shown to others on Zoom. This could be your first name, full name, or nickname.
6. Save Changes:
   • After making the necessary updates, there should be a “Save” or “Save Changes” button. Click on it to save the changes you made to your profile.

How to Change your name on the Zoom clients

How do I change my name on Zoom in Windows, macOS or Linux?

1. Sign in to the Zoom Desktop Client:
   • Open the Zoom desktop client on your computer.
   • Sign in with your Zoom account credentials.
2. Access Settings:
   • In the Zoom desktop client, click on your profile picture or initials in the top-right corner.
3. Navigate to Profile Settings.
   • In the drop-down menu, click on “Settings.”
4. Access your profile in Settings:
   • Within the Settings menu, look for an option like “Profile” and click on it.
5. Edit Profile in Zoom Web Portal:
   • In the Profile section, you may see an option to “Edit My Profile” or something similar. Click on that option.
6. Web Browser Window:
   • A new web browser window will open, directing you to the Zoom web portal. This window will likely take you to the profile editing page.
7. Edit your Profile:
   • In the Zoom web portal, locate the fields where you can edit your first name, last name, and display name.
8. Save Changes:
   • After making the necessary updates, look for a “Save” or “Save Changes” button. Click on it to save the changes to your Zoom profile.

How do I change my name on Zoom in Android or iOS

• The Zoom mobile app requires you to sign in.
• Hit the More button located in the bottom right corner.
• Touch the name of your account.
• You will see the page that says “My Profile.”
• Enter the display name.
• To create a profile name for your account, you will need to provide both your first and last names.
• You can add a name (such as your first name, full name, or nickname) that will be displayed to other people on Zoom. This name is referred to as your display name.
• Tap the Save button.

How to change your name on Zoom when joining a meeting

As soon as you join a Zoom meeting, regardless of whether you are using the desktop client, the mobile app, or the web client, you will have the opportunity to change your name and input the meeting ID number.

Make sure that you update your name if you are currently logged in and you do not want your default name to be shown. Enter a display name that will be seen to other people who are participating in the meeting if you are not currently logged in.

How to change your name on Zoom during a meeting

If you have the setting that allows participants to rename themselves enabled, you will have the ability to change your name while you are participating in a meeting. In the event that hosts deactivate this setting, you will not be able to access the personal renaming option.

How to change your name on Zoom during a meeting in Windows, macOS or Linux

1. Join a Zoom Meeting:
   • Open the Zoom desktop client on your computer.
   • Click on “Join a Meeting” or “Sign In” if prompted to enter your Zoom credentials.
   • Enter the Meeting ID provided by the host and your display name.
   • Click “Join.”
2. Access Participants:
   • Once you are in the Zoom meeting, look for the “Participants” button in the meeting controls. It’s usually located at the bottom of the screen.
3. Rename Yourself:
   • Click on “Participants” to open the Participants panel.
   • Find your name in the list of participants.
4. Access Rename Option:
   • Hover your mouse over your name, and you should see an ellipsis (three dots) or more options next to your name.
5. Click Rename:
   • Click on the ellipsis or the options menu, and select “Rename” from the dropdown menu.
6. Enter Display Name:
   • A pop-up box will appear. In this box, enter your desired display name.
7. Apply Changes:
   • Click the “Change” button or the equivalent button in the pop-up box to apply the changes to your display name.

How to change your name on Zoom during a meeting in Android or iOS

1. Open the Zoom mobile app and join the meeting.
2. Navigate to the in-meeting controls and tap on “Participants.”
3. Locate your name within the participant list.
4. Tap your name, and then select the “Rename” option.
5. A pop-up box will appear; input your preferred display name.
6. Tap “Done” to confirm the changes.

How to change your name on Zoom during a meeting on the Web

1. Enter the Zoom meeting using the web client.
2. In the Zoom in-meeting controls, click on “Participants.”
3. Hover your mouse over your name, and then click “More.”
4. Select “Rename” from the options.
5. A pop-up box will appear; enter your desired display name.
6. Click “Change” to apply the new name.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I change the name that appears in Zoom?

1. In order to join a Zoom meeting from any location, you can use the Zoom mobile app.
2. You can find the controls for Zoom in-meetings by clicking on Participants.
3. Tap on your name and then tap Rename. When you click on the button, a pop-up window will appear.
4. It will appear in a pop-up box after you enter your account’s display name in the box that is appearing on your screen.
5. When you are done, click on the Done button.

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