Change your Zoom display name in three steps

You can change the name that appears to other people in Zoom meetings from your account settings or directly during a meeting. The fastest route is to edit it in your profile before the next call — that way it applies to all future meetings automatically. If you need to change it just for one meeting, you can do that too, and it takes about 30 seconds either way.

The name you set in your profile is what shows up when you join a meeting, in the participant list, and in the chat. Other people see this name unless you change it again. Changing it does not affect your login email or password.

Key Takeaways

  • Edit your profile name in account settings to change it for all future meetings; this is the permanent option.
  • You can change your display name for a single meeting by editing it in the meeting itself, and it reverts to your profile name next time.
  • On desktop, go to your profile picture, select My Profile, then click Edit next to your name.
  • On mobile, tap your profile picture, select Edit Profile, and change the name field.
  • Changes in your profile take effect when ready in new meetings but do not rename you in meetings already in progress.

Change your name in your Zoom profile on desktop

Open Zoom on your computer and sign in. In the top right corner, click your profile picture. A menu will drop down; select My Profile.

On your profile page, you will see your current name. Click the Edit button next to your name (it looks like a pencil icon). Type your new name in the field that appears. Click Save when you are done. The change takes effect when ready for any new meetings you join.

If you do not see an Edit button, your account may be managed by your organization, and you may not have permission to change your name yourself. Contact your Zoom administrator in that case.

Change your name on the Zoom mobile app

Open the Zoom app on your phone or tablet and sign in. Tap your profile picture in the bottom right corner (on iPhone) or top right corner (on Android). Select Edit Profile.

Tap the name field and type your new name. Tap Save or Done depending on your device. The change applies to all future meetings you join from that phone.

Change your name for just one meeting

If you want to use a different name in a specific meeting without changing your profile, you can edit it while the meeting is happening. Join the meeting as usual. Look for your name in the participant list (usually visible by clicking Participants at the bottom of the screen on desktop, or swiping up on mobile).

Find your own name in the list and hover over it (on desktop) or tap it (on mobile). You should see a Rename option or a three-dot menu with a rename choice. Click or tap it, type the temporary name, and confirm. This name applies only to that meeting. When you join a different meeting, your profile name returns.

What happens when you change your name

Your new name appears to everyone else in the meeting when ready. It shows in the participant list, in the gallery view, and in any chat messages you send during that meeting. If you are recording the meeting, your new name appears in the recording as well.

Changing your name does not change your email address, your Zoom ID, or your login credentials. Other people cannot see your email address unless you share it yourself. If you change your name in your profile, it does not rename you in meetings that are already happening — only in meetings you join after the change.

Troubleshooting name changes that do not work

If you click Edit or Edit Profile and the button is grayed out or missing, your Zoom account is likely managed by your workplace or school. In that case, an administrator controls your profile settings. Contact your IT department or Zoom administrator and ask them to change your name for you.

If you changed your name but it still shows the old name in a meeting, you may not have saved the change, or the meeting was already in progress when you made the edit. Sign out of Zoom completely and sign back in, then join a new meeting to see the updated name. If you changed it for just that one meeting using the rename option, remember that it only lasts for that meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different name in different meetings?

Yes. You can change your profile name once, and it applies to all meetings. Or you can keep your profile name and use the rename option during individual meetings to use a temporary name just for that call. The temporary name disappears when the meeting ends.

Will changing my name affect my Zoom account or login?

No. Your login email and password stay the same. Changing your display name only changes what other people see when you are in a meeting. Your account itself is not affected.

What if my organization does not let me change my name?

Your Zoom account may be managed by your workplace or school, which means an administrator controls your profile. Contact your IT department or Zoom administrator and ask them to update your name for you.

Does my name change show up in recordings?

Yes. If you change your name before or during a meeting that is being recorded, your new name appears in the recording. If you change it after the recording is done, the recording keeps the old name.