Change your name

import FlattenedSteps from "../../components/FlattenedSteps.astro"; import NavigationSteps from "../../components/NavigationSteps.astro"; import ZulipNote from "../../components/ZulipNote.astro";

By default, everyone can change their name in Zulip. You can write your name in any language you'd like.

Organization administrators can change anyone's name, and prevent users from changing their names. This is useful when users' names are managed via LDAP or another data source.

Change your name

<FlattenedSteps> <NavigationSteps target="settings/profile" />

1. Edit the Name field. </FlattenedSteps>

<ZulipNote> **Note:** If you are unable to edit the name field, check that your organization allows name changes. Follow the steps at [prevent users from changing their names](/help/restrict-name-and-email-changes) to view your organization's settings. </ZulipNote>