Skype allows you to set a display name that is shown to your contacts when you chat or have calls. Your display name can be changed at any time through the Skype app on desktop or mobile. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to edit your display name on Skype.
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Changing Display Name on Skype Desktop App
Changing your display name using the Skype desktop app is very simple:
- Open the Skype app on your computer and sign into your account
- Click on your profile picture at the top left of the app window
- Select “View profile” from the drop down menu
- Under your profile picture and current display name, click “Edit profile”
- A sidebar will open up with profile settings – click on “Your info”
- Under “Display name”, click the text box and type in your new desired display name
- Click “Save” at the bottom of the sidebar to save changes
Once you save the changes, your new display name will now display to all your contacts when chatting or calling on Skype.
Changing Display Name on Skype Mobile App
You can also easily change your display name using the Skype mobile app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device:
- Open the Skype app and sign into your account
- Tap on your profile picture at the top left
- Select “View profile”
- Tap the pencil icon to edit your profile
- Tap on “Name”
- Delete your current display name and type in the new name you want in the text field
- Tap “Done” in the top right corner
- Tap “Save” to save changes
The updated display name will now show for all your Skype contacts when you use the mobile app for messaging or Skype calls.
Skype Display Name Guidelines
When choosing a new display name on Skype, keep in mind the following guidelines:
- Be Accurate – Use a display name that your friends and contacts can recognize. Using anonymous or false names can be confusing.
- Be Appropriate – Don’t use offensive, inappropriate, or vulgar words in your display name.
- Be Creative – Come up with a unique or clever display name if you want to stand out. Nicknames, alliterations, rhyming names, and plays on words are options.
Tips for Changing Your Skype Display Name
Here are some additional tips when changing your display name on Skype:
- Your display name can be up to 63 characters long. Use this space to create a descriptive name.
- Add emojis symbols to your display name to make it more visual.
- Change your display name temporarily if you want to use a themed name for the holidays or a special event. You can always change it back later.
- The basic version of Skype lets you create one display name per account. Skype for Business has more advanced options for changing display names.
- Give friends and family a heads up if you alter your display name so they know who you are. The change might be confusing otherwise.
- Adjust privacy settings if you only want your confirmed contacts to see your profile and display name.
Troubleshooting Profile and Display Names
If you run into any issues changing your display name on Skype desktop or mobile apps, try the following troubleshooting tips:
- Make sure you are signed into the correct Skype account where you want to edit the profile.
- Check your internet connection and restart the Skype app if you experience loading errors.
- If your display name won’t save properly, try signing out of Skype and signing back in to refresh the app.
- Update to the latest version of the Skype app in case there are software bugs.
- On mobile, check if Skype has permission to access and save profile data.
- As a last resort, uninstall and reinstall the Skype app to resolve any lingering display name issues.
