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How to Change Your Name On Zoom

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By Jennifer Allen Jennifer Allen Writer Swansea University, Staffordshire University Jennifer Allen has been writing about technology since 2010. Her work has appeared in Mashable, TechRadar, and many more publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 12, 2021 Reviewed by Lisa Mildon Reviewed by Lisa Mildon Southern New Hampshire University Lisa Mildon is a Lifewire writer and an IT professional with 30 years of experience. Her writing has appeared in Geekisphere and other publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Video Calls Skype Facetime

What to Know

Before a meeting: Go to Settings > Profile > Edit my Profile > Edit > make your changes > Save Changes.During a meeting: Tap Participants > hover over your name > More > Rename > enter a new name > Rename.You may need the host's permission to change your name. This article teaches you how to change your name on Zoom on a computer as well as on the Zoom smartphone app.

How to Change Your Name on Zoom Before Joining a Meeting on PC or Mac

If you regularly switch between personal Zoom calls and professional ones, you may find that you wish to use different names for the type of call you're taking. It's simple to change over whether you're using the PC or Mac-based Zoom app. Here's what to do. Open Zoom. Click Settings. Click Profile. Click Edit my Profile. Click Edit next to your name. You may need to log into your Zoom account via your browser first. Change the name under Display Name to your chosen name. Scroll down and click Save. Your name has now been successfully changed across all meetings.

How to Change Your Name on Zoom Before Joining a Meeting on iOS or Android

If you regularly use the Zoom app on your smartphone, the process to change your name is a little different. Here's what to do. Open Zoom. Tap Settings. Tap your profile name. Tap Display Name. Tap your first and last name to change them individually. Tap Save. Your Display Name has now been successfully changed.

How to Change Zoom Name During a Meeting on PC or Mac

If you're mid-meeting and you realize you want to change your name, you'll need to do so through slightly different options than before joining a meeting. Read on as we explain how to do so on PC or Mac. Depending on how the meeting is set up, you may need to wait for the host to approve your change of name. Open Zoom. Join the meeting. Tap Participants. Hover over your name on the participants list. Click More. Click Rename. Enter the name you desire then click Rename. Your name has now been changed within the meeting.

How to Change Zoom Name During a Meeting on iOS or Android

If you want to change your name within Zoom during a meeting on iOS or Android, the method is fairly simple. Here's how to do it. As with PC/Mac based meetings, you may need to wait for the host to approve your name change. Open Zoom. Join the meeting. Tap Participants. Tap your name. Tap Rename. Enter your name then tap Done. Your name is now changed within the meeting.

How to Change Your Name on Zoom via the Website

If you want to change your display name via the website, such as before even needing to log into the app for a meeting, it's simple when you know how. Here's where to look and what to change. Go to https://zoom.us/ Click Sign In and enter your log-in details. Click Edit next to your name. Click under Display Name and enter the new name you wish. Scroll down and click Save. Your name is now successfully changed on Zoom. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Connect AirPods to Zoom How to Fix It When a Zoom Microphone Is Not Working How to Change Your Name on Google Meet How to Fix It When a Zoom Camera Is Not Working How to Change Your Display Name in Roblox How to Change the Host on Zoom How to Change Your AirDrop Name How to Change Your Skype Username How to Change Your iPhone's Name How to Change the Host in Google Meet How to Set Up and Join a Zoom Meeting How to Use Zoom on Android How to Share Screen on Zoom on an iPad How to Change Your Fortnite Name How to Use Zoom on an iPhone How to Turn Comment Ranking On or Off on Facebook Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies