How to Change Name on Zoom 

Zoom has become a common platform used by several companies and individuals. While joining a meeting using Zoom, your name is visible to all participants. Sometimes you might be stuck with a name you do not want anymore. 

Changing your name on Zoom is fairly simple. You can change it through all of Zoom’s platforms and sometimes even in the middle of a meeting. Let’s dive into the several methods you can use to change your name on Zoom. 

How to Change Name on Zoom?

The easiest way to change your display name on Zoom is through its website. As mentioned above, all the methods are straightforward and do not take much time. All the methods you can use have been detailed below.

Through the Zoom Website

Changing your name through Zoom’s website is the easiest method. You can access the website on your phone or your PC.

1. Go to www.zoom.us 
2. Click on Sign In
   
3. After you’re signed in, click on the user icon in the top right corner
   
4. From the drop-down menu, click on the name that is currently displayed
   
5. Right beside your name, you should see an Edit button. Click on it
6. Under Display Name, enter the name you wish to keep. 
   
7. Click on the Save button
8. Your new name will now be saved. This is what other people on Zoom will see. 

Through the Zoom App

Zoom’s PC and mobile phone applications are fairly simple to use. There are a few differences in the way you can change your name. You can follow these steps:

On PC

1. Sign In to your account on the Zoom app
   
2. In the top right corner, click on the Settings icon
   
3. Click on Profile on the left panel 
4. Click on Edit My Profile from the right panel. A window will open in your web browser. 
   
5. Click on Edit which is right beside your name
6. Under Display Name, enter the name you wish to keep. 
   
7. Click on the Save button

On Mobile

1. Sign In to your account on the Zoom mobile app
2. In the bottom right corner, click on the three horizontal dots
3. Click on your account name 
   
4. In the screen that appears, click on Display Name
   
5. Enter the name you wish to display
6. Click on the Save button

How to Change Zoom Name During a Meeting?

You can change your display name even during a meeting. For this, the host needs to enable the Allow participants to rename themselves setting. If you do not see an option to rename yourself, it means that the host has not enabled this setting.

You can do this on a computer or your phone. To do so:

On PC

1. In the Zoom app, click on the + icon to join a meeting
   
2. Once the meeting starts, go to Participants on the bottom of the screen
   
3. Move the cursor over to your name to reveal the three horizontal dots and click on it 
   
4. Select Rename 
   
5. In the pop-up box that appears, enter the name you wish to display
6. Click on Change

On Mobile

1. Join a meeting from the Zoom app on your phone
2. Once the meeting starts, click on Participants
   
3. Click on your name and then on Rename
   
4. In the box that appears, type in the name you wish to display
   
5. Click on Done

On Browser

1. Join a meeting from Zoom’s website 
   
2. Go to Participants
   
3. Move the cursor over to your name and select More
4. Select Rename 
   
5. In the box that appears, type in the name you wish to display
   
6. Click on Change

How to Change Zoom Name While Joining a Meeting?

You can also change your name just before you join a meeting. The process is the same for PC app, mobile app as well as website.

1. Enter the meeting ID in the Meeting ID or Personal Link Name text box
2. Enter the name you wish to display in the text box below it
   

Note: If you are joining a meeting without a Zoom account, you can use a temporary name for the duration of the meeting.