Microsoft Teams: How do you change your name?

Have you noticed an error in the Microsoft Teams display name Is your first or last name incorrect? This article will show you how to change or edit your name Microsoft Teams Available for Android, iOS and macOS devices.

Windows: Change the name of Microsoft Teams

You can change the display name of your computer by following the instructions below Microsoft Teams App Windows P.

1. Start the Teams app and choose your team profile picture In the upper-right corner.

2. Move your mouse over your name, and click the “Select” button pencil (Edit display name) icon.

3. Please enter your preferred last and first names and click “Select” Save.

It is mandatory that you provide both your last and first names. Click the Profile icon in the upper-right corner of the screen to confirm that your name has changed.

In macOS, change the name of Microsoft Teams

This is how you can change your name on the Teams app for a MacBook.

1. Open the Microsoft Teams App Select your Mac from the menu and click on profile picture In the upper-right corner.
2. Select the pencil icon above your email address.

3. Select Edit name.

4. In the pop-up window, enter your preferred last and first name and click “Select” Save.

Android Devices: Change the name of Microsoft Teams

Here are the steps you need to take in order to update your display name Microsoft Teams App for Chromebook Android phones and tablets.

1. Tap your Microsoft Teams account to open Microsoft Teams profile photo In the upper-left corner.
2. Tap the name of your existing display.
3. Tap the pencil icon In the upper-right corner.

4. In the dialogue boxes, enter your first and last names and click the “Next” button checkmark icon In the upper-right corner.

Microsoft Teams name can be changed on iPhone and iPad

This is how you can change your name within the Teams app for iPads and iPhones.

1. You can join the Open Team by tapping your profile picture Tap the upper-left corner to tap your display name.

2. Edit your display name by tapping on it. Alternativly, tap Edit Click on the profile picture to choose Edit name.
3. Click on the button to select your desired display name Save.

You don’t have to use both your first name and your last name in your Team Name on iPhones and iPads. Display names can include either your first or your last name, or both.

Register a new name

Microsoft Teams allows you to change your name up to five times. Your Microsoft account name will be displayed under your Teams name. The changes to the Teams display name are reflected in all applications/services connected to your Microsoft account — OneDrive, Microsoft Office Apps, etc.

Check that you have an internet connection if Teams does not change your name. Reopen and close Teams. Then, try again to change your name. If you are still having trouble changing your name, update Teams from your app store.