Change your Zoom display name in three steps

You can change the name that appears to other people in a Zoom meeting from your account settings or directly during a call. The fastest route is to edit it in your profile before you join — that way the new name shows up automatically. If you are already in a meeting, you can change it there too, though only people in that specific call will see the change.

The name you set in your profile is what Zoom displays by default when you start or join a meeting. This is separate from your email address and does not affect your login credentials. You can change it as often as you want, and the change takes effect when ready for new meetings.

Key Takeaways

  • Edit your display name in your Zoom profile by signing in on the web, going to Settings, and changing the name in your account information.
  • During a meeting, right-click your own video or name and select Rename to change it for that call only — other participants will see the new name.
  • Changes made in your profile explore to all future meetings automatically, while changes made during a call affect only that meeting.
  • Your display name is different from your account email and password, so changing it does not affect how you sign in.

Change your name in your Zoom profile on the web

Sign in to your Zoom account at zoom.us using your email and password. Once you are logged in, click your profile picture in the top right corner and select My Profile from the dropdown menu.

On your profile page, look for your name near the top. Click the Edit button next to your name to open the editing field. Type your new name into the text box, then click Save. The change takes effect when ready and will show up the next time you start or join a meeting.

Change your name during a Zoom meeting

If you are already in a meeting and want to change how your name appears to others, locate your video tile or your name in the participant list. Right-click on your own video or name and select Rename from the menu that appears.

Type your new name into the box that opens and click OK or Save. Everyone in that meeting will when ready see your new name. This change applies only to that specific meeting — your profile name stays the same, so the next meeting you join will show your original name unless you changed it in your profile settings.

Change your name on the Zoom mobile app

Open the Zoom app on your phone or tablet and tap your profile picture in the bottom right corner. Select Settings and then Profile. Tap the Edit button next to your name and type the new name you want to use.

Tap Save when you are done. Like the web version, this change applies to your profile and shows up in all future meetings. If you want to change your name for just one meeting on mobile, join the call, tap the three dots or menu icon, and look for a Rename option in the participant list.

What happens when you change your name

When you change your name in your profile, Zoom updates it for all meetings going forward. People who were in a previous meeting with you will see the old name in their meeting history, but new meetings will show the new name. If you change your name during a meeting, only the people currently in that call see the change.

Your display name does not affect your account security, email address, or password. You can change it back anytime using the same steps. Some organizations use Zoom with directory settings that lock the display name, so if you cannot edit it, your Zoom administrator may have restricted that feature.

Reasons to change your Zoom name

You might change your name to use a nickname instead of your full legal name, to add your pronouns or department, to match a name change in your personal life, or to use a professional title. Some people change their name for a single meeting if they are attending in a personal capacity rather than a work one.

If you are hosting a meeting and want to appear under a different name, change it in your profile before you start the meeting. Participants will see the new name from the moment they join. If you realize mid-meeting that you want a different name, the rename option lets you fix it without restarting the call.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my Zoom name change my password or email?

No. Your display name is separate from your login credentials. Changing your name does not affect your email address, password, or how you sign in to Zoom. You can change your name as many times as you want without any impact on your account security.

Can I use special characters or emojis in my Zoom name?

Zoom allows most characters, including numbers and punctuation. Emojis usually work, though some special symbols may not display correctly depending on your device. If a character does not appear after you save, try a different one or stick to letters and numbers.

If I change my name during a meeting, do other people see it?

Yes. When you rename yourself during a call, everyone in that meeting sees the new name when ready in the participant list and on your video tile. The change applies only to that meeting — your profile name remains unchanged for future calls.

What if my Zoom name is locked and I cannot edit it?

Your organization's Zoom administrator may have locked the display name setting. Contact your IT department or administrator to request a name change, or ask them to unlock the setting so you can change it yourself.

Does my old name stay visible anywhere after I change it?

Your old name may appear in past meeting recordings and chat history if you used it during those conversations. The name in your profile and in future meetings updates when ready, but historical records keep the name that was current at the time.