{"schema":"https://www.layerpath.com/schemas/public-document/v1","version":1,"id":"/learn/how-to-change-your-zoom-name-before-a-meeting","route":"/learn/how-to-change-your-zoom-name-before-a-meeting","canonical":"https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-change-your-zoom-name-before-a-meeting","title":"How to Change Your Zoom Name Before a Meeting","h1":"How to Change Your Zoom Name Before a Meeting","description":"Learn how to change your Zoom name before a meeting with our easy step-by-step guide. Make a great impression with the right name display!","archetype":"tutorial","blocks":[{"type":"heading","depth":1,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How to Change Your Zoom Name Before a Meeting"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"This guide will walk you through the steps to change your display name on Zoom before joining a meeting. Follow each step to ensure your name is updated correctly."}]},{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cmagxcuda001sl70dghm7sror/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cmagxcuda001sl70dghm7sror/tour","id":"cmagxcuda001sl70dghm7sror"},{"type":"list","ordered":true,"items":[{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Open the Zoom App or Website"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Launch the "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Zoom desktop/mobile app"}]},{"type":"text","value":" or go to "},{"type":"link","href":"https://zoom.us/","children":[{"type":"text","value":"zoom.us"}]},{"type":"text","value":" and "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"sign in"}]},{"type":"text","value":" to your account."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Go to “Profile” Section"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – On the website, click "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“My Account”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" (top-right), then select "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“Profile”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" from the left menu."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Click “Edit” Next to Your Name"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – In the Profile tab, you’ll see your name. Click the small "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“Edit”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" button beside it."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Enter New Name"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Type in your "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"desired display name"}]},{"type":"text","value":" in the “First Name” and/or “Last Name” fields."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Save Changes"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Scroll down and click the blue "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“Save”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" button to confirm your new Zoom name."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"For Mobile App"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Tap on "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Settings → Profile → Display Name"}]},{"type":"text","value":", then update it and hit "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Save"}]},{"type":"text","value":"."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Name Will Appear in Meetings"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Your updated name will now automatically appear in any future Zoom meetings."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Optional: Double-check in App"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Join a test meeting or go to Zoom’s “Settings” > “Profile” in the app to confirm the name has been updated."}]}]}]}],"tours":[{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cmagxcuda001sl70dghm7sror/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cmagxcuda001sl70dghm7sror/tour","id":"cmagxcuda001sl70dghm7sror"}],"plainText":["How to Change Your Zoom Name Before a Meeting","This guide will walk you through the steps to change your display name on Zoom before joining a meeting. 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Click the small “Edit” button beside it.\nEnter New Name – Type in your desired display name in the “First Name” and/or “Last Name” fields.\nSave Changes – Scroll down and click the blue “Save” button to confirm your new Zoom name.\nFor Mobile App – Tap on Settings → Profile → Display Name, then update it and hit Save.\nName Will Appear in Meetings – Your updated name will now automatically appear in any future Zoom meetings.\nOptional: Double-check in App – Join a test meeting or go to Zoom’s “Settings” > “Profile” in the app to confirm the name has been updated."]}