zulip/templates/zerver/help/change-your-name.md

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# Change your name
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](/help/change-a-users-name), and
[prevent users from changing their names](/help/restrict-name-and-email-changes). This
is useful when users' names are managed via LDAP or another data source.
### Change your name
{start_tabs}
{settings_tab|your-account}
1. Under **User settings**, click on the button with your name in it.
1. Change your name, and click **Change**.
{end_tabs}
!!! warn ""
**Note:** If you are unable to click on the button with your name, 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.
## Reserved words
The words "all", "everyone", and "stream" have special meanings, and if you choose them as your
display name, nobody will be able to [mention](/help/mention-a-user-or-group) you.