How to Change the WordPress User’s Display Name

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How to Change the WordPress User’s Display Name

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You can change the display name of your WordPress account, which shows on WordPress posts and comments.

1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard.

2. From the Dashboard menu, go to Users and click on Profile.

WordPress User Profile

3. Locate Nickname and enter your new name.

Enter Nickname

4. From the Display name publicly as, choose your newly added nickname from the drop-down menu.

Display Name

5. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on Update Profile.

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