There are a ton of reasons you might want to change your Zoom name. For starters, you may be using someone else’s computer and need to replace their name. You may be attending a business meeting and do not want your nickname displayed. And if you only included your last name’s initial, you may need to display your full name. So, how do you change the name of your Zoom account?
Well, the process is pretty simple and should take no more than a minute or two, regardless of platform. Let’s get started…
Overview
When creating an account with Zoom, users must specify two types of names: their user name and their display name. When creating an organizational account, the former refers to a person’s full name, which includes first and last names and could be the name of an IT administrator.
When users host or join a meeting from that account, the display name is displayed to other meeting participants. A display name can be the name of a business, a department, a nickname, or anything else you want. First-time Zoom users who do not have an account and join a meeting via a copy-pasted link can assign a temporary name to their meeting device.
All of these profile characteristics can be modified via the Zoom platform.
How to Change Your Name Before a Meeting on Zoom
You can change your name on Zoom via the website, the desktop app, or the mobile app.
- Sign in to the Zoom web portal via the Zoom website.
- In the left sidebar, click Profile.
- To the right of your name, click Edit.
- Enter your full name as well as your display name. In a meeting, you’ll show the latter to other users.
- Scroll down and press the Save button.
You can also change your pronouns, job title, location, and company on the same page.
On the Desktop Application
- If necessary, launch the app and sign in to your account.
- Select your profile icon in the upper-right corner of the window.
- Choose My Profile from the drop-down menu; a pop-up window will appear.
- To the right of your name, click Edit.
- Type in the name you want.
- Click the Save button.
On the Mobile Application
- Launch the app (iOS or Android) and, if necessary, sign in to your account.
- Click Settings in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
- At the top of the screen, click the banner with your name and email address.
- Select Display Name.
- Type in your desired name and/or display name then hit Save.
How to Change Your Name on Zoom During a Meeting
On the desktop or mobile app, you can also change your name after a meeting has begun. Just keep in mind that if you use the website, you will be redirected to the desktop app (in which case you will simply continue from step two):
- Select Participants from the meeting window’s bottom toolbar.
- Hover your cursor over your name and choose More (desktop) or tap your name (mobile).
- Select or click Rename.
- Enter the name you want to use and click Rename (desktop) or Done (mobile).
Meanwhile, meeting hosts can disable the option to update your name after the meeting has started. This means that there is a possibility that you won’t see the option to update your name.
How to Change your Zoom Name on a PC or Mac
To change your Zoom name on a PC or Mac, follow these steps:
- Launch a web browser and navigate to the Zoom website.
- Sign in with your Zoom account by clicking Sign In in the top-right corner.
- After you’ve signed in, go to the left and click Profile. Select Your Account first if you’re on the front page.
- Select the Edit button next to your name in your Zoom Profile.
- If you want to change your name, enter it in the First Name and Last Name boxes.
- If you want to change your display name (the name that appears to others in Zoom), enter it in the Display Name box.
- To save the changes to your profile, click Save.
- Your Zoom account information should be automatically updated. If they do not, close the Zoom client, wait a few moments, and then re-open Zoom. At this point, your new name or display name should appear.
How to Change Your Zoom Name Before a Meeting Using the Website
- Go to your profile page in your computer’s file browser. Click on the small profile icon in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
- When you click Sign Out, Zoom will take you to the site’s home page.
- Then, in the upper menu, select Join a Meeting.
- Enter the Meeting ID or Personal Link Name and press the Join button.
- When you click Join, you will be taken to the Launching page, followed by the Join a Meeting page once more. Zoom will prompt you to enter your name and check the Captcha to ensure that you are not a robot.
Can I change someone else’s Zoom username?
If you are the meeting administrator, you should be able to rename another user by selecting More next to the user’s name on the Participants tab at the bottom of the meeting. When the option appears, enter the new username and click Save.
Why can’t change my username?
The meeting administrator has extensive authority over what you can and cannot do during a meeting. If you are unable to change your username, it is most likely due to a setting on the administrator’s end.
If you are the meeting’s host, you can allow users to change their names in the Zoom web browser client’s Settings. Scroll down to the Meeting section and look for the Allow participants to change their names option. To activate the ability, toggle the switch on.
Is it possible to change my job title on Zoom?
If you’ve recently been promoted or simply want to let everyone know what you’re doing, you can change your title in Zoom.
Can I change my name while I’m waiting in the Zoom room?
You can’t do it. Participants cannot change their names on Zoom while they are in the waiting room at the moment. You can, however, either exit and change your name before rejoining the meeting, or join the meeting and then change your name as described above.
Why am I unable to change my name during a Zoom meeting?
The host wields considerable power, one of which is the prohibition on changing names during a meeting. As a result, if you are unable to change your name during a Zoom meeting, it is most likely due to a setting on the administrator’s end.
Is it possible for me to change the names of the other participants?
Yes, but only if you’re hosting the meeting. Once you click on the ‘Participants’ tab at the bottom of the screen, this option should be available. Then, click ‘More’ next to the user’s name, and when the ‘Rename’ option appears, enter a new name.
Can I change my Zoom profile pictures?
You certainly can. Click ‘Settings,’ then ‘Profile,’ and then select your current profile picture. Two options will appear: click ‘Change Picture,’ select the new profile picture, resize it, and then click ‘Save.’
How do I locate my Zoom profile settings?
Log in to your Zoom account to get started. Then, from the navigation panel, choose ‘Account Management.’ To view your Zoom profile settings, select ‘Account Profile’ from the options that appear.
On the meeting screen of the mobile app, click ‘Settings’ and tap on the banner with your email address and profile picture. This displays your profile settings.
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