zulip/help/change-a-users-name.md

# Change a user's name

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By default, users can [change their name](/help/change-your-name), though
organization administrators can
[restrict name changes](/help/restrict-name-and-email-changes).

Organization administrators can always change any user's name.

## Change a user's name

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{tab|via-user-profile}

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1. Under **Full name**, enter a new name.

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!!! tip ""

    You can also access the **Manage user** tab by clicking the **pencil and
    paper** (<i class="fa fa-edit"></i>) icon at the top of the [user
    profile](/help/view-someones-profile).

{tab|via-organization-settings}

{settings_tab|user-list-admin}

1. Find the user you would like to manage. Click the **pencil**
   (<i class="fa fa-pencil"></i>) to the right of their name.

1. Under **Full name**, enter a new name.

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## Related articles

* [Change a user's role](/help/change-a-users-role)
* [Deactivate or reactivate a user](/help/deactivate-or-reactivate-a-user)