Introduction-:
Zoom is an app that is used for office meetings, online classes, virtual events, and webinars through video calls. The first thing that comes to your display name when you join a Zoom meeting is
Sometimes you have to change your name in the Zoom app because there is a spelling mistake, so you have to change it to correct it, to show your full name, or to use your funny nickname in a casual meeting. The good thing is that changing your name in Zoom is very easy.
In this blog, I will tell you step by step how to change your name on Zoom—whether you are using a desktop or mobile, before a meeting or inside a meeting.
Why do we have to change our name in Zoom?
- For professional meetings, we have to display our full official name.
- Using a nickname on casual or friends calls.
- If the name is written wrongly, it has to be changed to correct the spelling.
- Adding roll number or section for school/college classes.
How to change your name in Zoom—before joining a meeting ?
How to change it on Desktop (Windows/Mac):
- First open the Zoom app.
- Click on your profile picture in the right top corner.
- Select the Profile option.
- Click on the Edit button here.
- Enter your new name.
- Click on Save.
Now your name will be updated in every future meeting.
How to change it on mobile (Android/iOS):
- Open the Zoom app.
- Settings option will be given in the lower right side; tap on it.
- Click on your profile name.
- Choose the Display Name option.
- Type the new name and tap on Save.
How to change the name in the middle of a Zoom meeting
On desktop:
- While in the meeting, click on the Participants option in the bottom bar.
- Mouse over your name.
- Select the More > Rename option.
- Write a new name and click OK.
On mobile:
- Select your name.
- Choose the Rename option.
- Type a new name and tap OK.
Pro Tips for Choosing a Name
✔ Use your full professional name for work meetings.
✔ You can add extra details in class or group meetings, like “Ram – Class 10.”
✔ Creative or funny nicknames are also used for friends or casual calls, but keep in mind the meeting rules.
Conclusion-:
It is easy to change the name in the Zoom app—whether you want to change it before the meeting or in between the meeting. Just follow the steps given above and update your display name as per the requirement.
Now that you know how to change your name in Zoom, try it before the next meeting!
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