How to change your name on Zoom
Your Zoom name is boring. Sorry, someone had to break it to you. Might as well be us.
No, not your actual name. We’re talking about your display name. Which may just be your actual name. But why make your actual name your display name when you can make it anything? Or add 42069 at the end?
“Because you use Zoom for work and you’ll get fired?”
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What kind of perfectly legitimate and valid excuse is that?
Well, if you do want to change your Zoom display name, these are the steps to follow:
1. Open your Zoom app.
2. Find your profile icon in the top right corner and click on it.
3. Select “Settings.”
4. Select “Profile” from the options on the left.
5. Select “Edit My Profile.”
6. Zoom will open a browser tab and prompt you to sign into your account.
7. Go to your profile.
8. Where you see your name, click “Edit” on the right.
9. Type in the display name of your choice in the text bar.
10. Scroll to the bottom and click “Save.”
You are now the proud owner of a brand new and super cool Zoom display name! Enjoy it.
Or go back in and change it in a week.
Andy is a fellow on Mashable's Culture team. He graduated with a B.S. from the University of North Florida in 2018 and moved to New York to pursue journalism in culture and entertainment. He can (and will) talk for too long about Star Wars and movies in general. His fear of stinging insects and 80+ degree weather will keep him inside forever. He wishes he were shorter.
