How to Hide Your Name on Zoom: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to hide your name on Zoom during meetings easily with our step-by-step instructions.

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To hide your name on Zoom, during a meeting, click on ‘Participants,’ find your name, and select ‘More.’ Choose ‘Rename’ and either delete your name or replace it with a dot or other character. Confirm by clicking ‘OK.’ This will update your display name for that meeting without altering your Zoom account name.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I hide my name on Zoom permanently? No, hiding your name in Zoom only affects your display name for the current meeting.
  2. Why would someone want to hide their name on Zoom? Hiding your name can provide privacy and reduce distractions during online meetings.
  3. What happens if I change my Zoom name? Changing your Zoom display name will only modify it for the ongoing meeting and won't affect your account name.