Changing your profile name on Zoom is relatively easy, and you can do it on desktop, mobile, and on the web. In fact, not only can you sign in with a new name to attend meetings, you can even change your name while you are already attending a meeting on Zoom. Both options are available on desktop and mobile, as well as on the web. So let’s take a look at how to change your name on Zoom in a few simple steps.

In this article, we will show how you can change your name on Zoom irrespective of whether you are using the desktop app, the mobile app, or the website. We will also detail how to change your name from the global settings or even while you are in the middle of a meeting. So without further ado, let’s get started:

  • Change Your Zoom Name Permanently From Settings
  • Change Your Name During a Zoom Meeting

Change Your Zoom Name Permanently From Settings

Zoom lets you edit your user name easily using its website, the desktop client, and the Android and iOS mobile apps. Here’s how you do it:

  • Firstly, sign in to Zoom (website link) on a desktop browser of your choice and go to the “Profile” tab from the left sidebar. Now, click on the “Edit” button next to your name.

Using Windows or Mac Desktop App

  • Open the Zoom Windows client and sign in if you are not signed in already. Now click on the “Settings” button (gear symbol) at the top-right corner.

The steps to change the display name on Zoom remain the same on the Android and iOS mobile apps. We have demonstrated the steps on Android here:

  • You can now change your Zoom display name. You can also change your First Name and Last Name if you want. Once you are done, tap on “Save” at the top-right to save your preferences. Restart the app to see the new name on the profile page.

You can even change your name on Zoom in the middle of a meeting, irrespective of which platform you are using. Here, we will detail the methods to update the Zoom name on the website, the Windows and Mac clients, and mobile apps.

  • To change your name on the Zoom website after you join a meeting, firstly click on the “Participants” button at the bottom of the Zoom window.

That’s it! Your new name will now be displayed to other participants in the Zoom meeting.

  • To change your display name on the Windows or macOS client while you are in a meeting, click on “Participants” at the bottom of the screen.

  • Your new name will now appear in the Participants window and will be visible to other participants.

  • To change the Zoom name on your phone while you are already in a meeting, first tap on the “Participants” button at the bottom of the screen. On the next screen, tap on your profile name.

Besides changing your name, go ahead and check out other cool Zoom tips and tricks to use the video conferencing app like a pro. If Zoom is not your cup of tea, you could read about popular Zoom alternatives in our detailed guide linked here.