# How to Change the Zoom Name When Joining a Meeting

> To update your display name in Zoom, click Join on the dashboard, enter the meeting ID and tap Join again. Next, enter the meeting passcode, change your default name to your preference, and click Join to enter the meeting with your new name.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-change-the-zoom-name-when-joining-a-meeting/
Apps: Zoom
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a327eab56e05a00fd6215/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On Zoom's main dashboard, click 'Join' to get started.
2. Enter the meeting ID into the provided input field.
3. After that, tap 'Join' to proceed.
4. Provide the passcode associated with the Zoom meeting.
5. Next, change the default Zoom name according to your liking.
6. Once done, click 'Join'.
7. After completing these steps, your new Zoom name will appear next to your profile as you join the meeting.