Zoom is one of the most adaptable and user-friendly video meeting programs available currently. For example, if you’re looking to change your name on Zoom, It’s simple to modify what’s displayed during meetings or conferences. And, you can update either just your first name or your first and last name.

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How To Change Your Name On Zoom During A Meeting

Before we get into how to change your name on Zoom permanently, it is possible to change your name temporarily during a meeting.

In order to do this, you’ll need to be logged in to Zoom and in the meeting.

Once you’re in the meeting, you’ll navigate to the participant’s tab, and then navigate over your own name. From there, a few option buttons will appear, and you’ll click the ‘more’ button.

After you click the more button, you’ll see an option to rename yourself, and you’ll want to click that.

A new pop-up box will appear and give you the opportunity to change your name. After you’ve typed out the name you want to use, simply click the ‘save’ button, and your new name will appear in the chat and participants tab!

How To Change Your Name On Zoom Permanently

If you’re looking to change your name completely (like after getting married or simply changing to a new name), you can do so within your Zoom profile. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Log Into Zoom

Of course, your first step is to log in to Zoom. Once you’re logged in, you’ll want to navigate to the profile tab, which you can find on the left-hand side.

Step 2: Go to Your Profile

Once you reach your account profile, you can now work on changing your name. You’ll want to click the ‘edit’ text button next to your name and picture to do this.

Step 3: Change Your Name

From there, the name box will expand, giving you the opportunity to change your first, last, and display name. You can also change all three!

Step 4: Click Save

After you’ve updated your name, you can click the blue save button to finish the change. After you do this, Zoom will show you your new name and how it will be displayed. You can also confirm if it worked by starting a new meeting in Zoom.

Changing Your Name In Zoom Conclusion

Overall, no matter how you decide to do it, changing your name in Zoom is a piece of cake. Whether you want to change your name completely or just update your display name, it’s easy to do during a new meeting, or permanently.

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