How to Change the Zoom Name When Joining a Meeting
- George Apostolov
How to Change the Zoom Name When Joining a Meeting: step-by-step guide
On Zoom's main dashboard, click 'Join' to get started.
Enter the meeting ID into the provided input field.
After that, tap 'Join' to proceed.
Provide the passcode associated with the Zoom meeting.
Next, change the default Zoom name according to your liking.
Once done, click 'Join'.
After completing these steps, your new Zoom name will appear next to your profile as you join the meeting.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Zoom tutorial
Customize your display name when entering a meeting by editing the default name field before connecting on Zoom. This guide shows how to change the Zoom Name When Joining a Meeting in 7 steps, starting with "On Zoom's main dashboard, click 'Join' to get started" and finishing with "After completing these steps, your new Zoom name will appear next to your profile as yo...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Zoom interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to change the Zoom Name When Joining a Meeting?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Zoom data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Zoom. Related guides: How to Change the Zoom Name While in a Meeting, How to Change the Zoom Password and How to Change the Zoom Profile Picture. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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