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How to Change the Zoom Name When Joining a Meeting

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to update your display name before joining a Zoom meeting.

Quick summary

You can change your Zoom name when joining a meeting by entering your meeting ID, providing the passcode, and editing the display name field before clicking Join. This process takes under a minute and lets you control exactly how your name appears to other participants.


Steps

  1. On Zoom's main dashboard, click the Join button to get started.
  2. Enter the meeting ID into the provided input field.
  3. Tap Join to proceed to the next screen.
  4. Provide the passcode associated with the Zoom meeting.
  5. Change the display name in the name field to your preferred name.
  6. Click Join to enter the meeting with your updated name.
  7. Your new Zoom name will appear next to your profile as you join the meeting.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to change your Zoom name when joining a meeting gives you control over your professional identity in every video call. Whether you need to display your full name, job title, or a preferred alias, editing your display name before joining ensures other participants see exactly who you are. This is especially valuable for guest attendees, contractors, or anyone joining from a shared device who needs to distinguish themselves clearly. A correctly displayed name improves meeting professionalism and reduces confusion for hosts managing large or recurring calls.
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