To change your name on Zoom, update your display name in your account profile settings on the desktop app, mobile app, or web portal. You can also rename yourself temporarily during a meeting using the participants list.
Zoom name change options
Zoom separates your account profile name from the display name shown to others in meetings and webinars. Changing your profile’s display name updates the default name used across all future meetings, while the in-meeting rename option lets you change it for a single session without affecting your account settings. This distinction is useful when you want a permanent professional name but occasionally need a temporary label, such as when testing a feature or joining a casual call.
Change your name on the Zoom desktop app
- Open the Zoom desktop app and sign in.
- Click your profile picture in the top-right corner.
- Click Profile or My Profile. The desktop app flow opens a web browser to the Zoom web portal for profile editing, rather than changing the name directly in the app settings.
- In the navigation menu, click Profile.
- Next to your account profile name, click Edit.
- Change your Display Name and save it.
Change your name on the Zoom mobile app
- Open the Zoom mobile app and sign in.
- Tap Settings.
- On mobile, tap the banner with your name and email address at the top of the Settings screen to access Display Name.
- Tap Display Name.
- Enter the new name and tap Save.
This method covers changing names and labels on mobile, so you can update your display name directly from your phone without needing a computer.
Change your name on the Zoom web browser
- Sign in to the Zoom web portal.
- Click Profile in the left sidebar.
- Click Edit next to your name.
- Change the Display Name field and save.
Rename yourself during a Zoom meeting
When joining a meeting, you can enter the meeting ID number and have the option to update your name before entering. To rename yourself after joining, open the participants list, select More next to your name, then choose Rename. This change applies only to that meeting and does not modify your account profile. This is handy when you want to change display name on Roblox with something cool for a shared screen session or use a project-specific label for a webinar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will changing my Zoom display name affect other apps like Slack or Google Meet?
No. Your Zoom display name is separate from names used in other platforms. Changing it only affects how you appear in Zoom meetings and webinars.
Can I use a nickname or pseudonym as my display name on Zoom?
Yes, you can enter any name you like in the Display Name field. Keep in mind that using your real name helps others identify you in professional or educational meetings.
Is the name change permanent or only for one meeting?
Updating your display name in the account profile (desktop, mobile, or web portal) is permanent for all future meetings. The in-meeting rename option is temporary and resets when you leave the meeting.
Can I change my name for a specific Zoom meeting?
Join meeting, click Participants, hover over your name, click Rename, enter name, click OK.
Does Zoom have a character limit for display names?
Zoom’s official documentation does not specify a character limit. In practice, very long names may be truncated in the participants list, so keep it concise.
Can my organization block me from changing my name?
If your Zoom account is managed by an organization, an admin may enforce policies that override your display name. Contact your IT department if you cannot change it.
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