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Changing your name in a Zoom meeting

Desktop instructions

Screenshot of Zoom toolbar.

Step 1

From the navigation bar at the bottom in your Zoom window, click on the Participants tab.

Screenshot of Participants window.

Step 2

In the list of participants, using your mouse hover over your name to reveal the options. Click on more.

Step 3

In the dropdown menu, select rename.

Screenshot of Rename window.

Step 4

A text field will appear with your current name. Enter the name you would like to be displayed in the meeting, then click rename.

Tablet or mobile instructions

Screenshot of Participants pop-up on mobile. Double tap on your name to access Rename button.

Step 1

From the navigation menu, tap on the Participants tab.

Step 2

In the list of participants, find and tap on your profile name to reveal the options. Your profile is usually the first profile pinned to the top of the participants list for easy access.

Step 3

In the dropdown menu, select rename.

Screenshot of Rename pop-up on mobile.

Step 4

A text field will appear with your current name. Enter the name you would like to be displayed in the meeting, then click done.