How to Change the WordPress User's Display Name

Learn how to easily change the display name of your WordPress user account for posts and comments.

Changing your display name allows you to personalize how your name appears on posts and comments.

  • Log in to the WordPress dashboard.

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

  • Locate Nickname and enter your new name.

  • From the Display name publicly as dropdown, select your newly added nickname.

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

Your display name can be different from your login name, giving you flexibility in how you present yourself online.

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