WhatsApp is one of the most popular instant messaging apps that you can use to chat with your friends or have video calls. If you have just started using WhatsApp, you may need some time to get around the app. Perhaps you are wondering is there a way to change the name on the app. Sure there is, and it is quite simple. You can do it using the app and you can also use it on the web. We are going to show you both methods. Let’s see how to change your name on WhatsApp.
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Before we show you the steps, here is something to point out. Once you enter the name you want, that name will be visible only to contacts who don’t have your info saved in the address books of their phones.
How to change your name on WhatsApp: App
As we have mentioned earlier, you can change the name using the app and you can do it on the web. Here is how to do it on your mobile phone or your tablet:
- Open WhatsApp on your device
- Tap on three dots in the top-right corner to open the menu
- Next, tap Settings
- Tap on your profile photo where your name is displayed
- Now tap on the “Name” field
- Enter the name you want
- Tap Save.
That’s it. You have successfully changed your name on WhatsApp using the app.
How to change your name on WhatsApp: On the web
The second option is very simple and it is ideal for those who prefer WhatsApp Web. Here are the steps:
- Go to the WhatsApp web
- Click on three dots
- Now click Settings
- Click on your profile photo with your name next to it
- Click on the field “Your name”
- Enter the name you want
- Click Save.
That’s it. You have successfully changed your name using WhatsApp Web.