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# Change your name
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By default, everyone can change their name in Zulip. You can write your name
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in any language you'd like.
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Organization administrators can [change anyone's name](/help/change-a-users-name), and
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[prevent users from changing their names](/help/restrict-name-and-email-changes). This
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is useful when users' names are managed via LDAP or another data source.
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{start_tabs}
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{settings_tab|your-account}
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1. Under **User settings**, click on the button with your name in it.
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1. Change your name, and click **Save**.
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{end_tabs}
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!!! warn ""
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**Note:** If you are unable to click on the button with your name, check
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that your organization allows name changes. Follow the steps at
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[prevent users from changing their names](/help/restrict-name-and-email-changes)
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to view your organization's settings.
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## Reserved words
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The words "all", "everyone", and "stream" have special meanings, and if you choose them as your
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display name, nobody will be able to @-mention you.
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