# 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 **Name**, enter a new name.

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{tab|via-organization-settings}

{settings_tab|users}

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

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

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## Related articles

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