How to Change the Zoom Name While in a Meeting: 1-Min Guide

How to Change the Zoom Name While in a Meeting

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June 5, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to rename yourself mid-meeting in Zoom.

Quick summary

You can change your Zoom display name during a live meeting by right-clicking your profile tile and selecting Rename — no need to leave or restart the meeting. This quick in-meeting name change takes effect instantly and is visible to all participants.

Steps

On Zoom's main dashboard, click New Meeting to start a session.
In the bottom-left corner, right-click your current Profile name and select Rename from the options menu.
Enter your new Zoom name into the provided input field.
Click Rename to apply and confirm the name change.
Your Zoom display name will update instantly while the meeting remains ongoing.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to change your Zoom name during a live meeting lets you correct display name errors without disrupting the call or asking the host to intervene. This feature is especially useful for professionals who join meetings from a shared device or personal account and need their name to reflect their role or organization. The ability to rename yourself mid-meeting in Zoom improves participant clarity, ensures accurate attendance records, and maintains a polished, professional presence throughout the video call.

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