You may be able to change your displayed name if your institution allows it.
Notes:
- If you cannot update your display name, you may need to contact your institution's Canvas admin to request help. In most cases, institutions disable this setting in order to manage name changes within their student information systems. Your institution can provide directions for updating your name.
- Depending on your institution’s Canvas/SIS import schedule, any updates made may take time to update in their systems and in Canvas. Generally, this delay is around 24 hours.
- Your institution may disable the option to change your displayed name, so this option may not be available to you.
Open User Settings
In Global Navigation, click the Account link [1]. Then click the Settings link [2].
Edit Settings
In the sidebar, click the Edit Settings link.
Update Display Name
Enter your preferred name in the Display Name field [1], then click the Update Settings button [2].
Learn more about your Canvas user settings.
