How do I change the name shown as "By …" on my community page?
Your name lives on the Welcome screen, on the Your profile tab. Type it once, press Save profile, and it shows everywhere your members see you. About a minute.
Updated 6 October 2026
Open Community, then Welcome
Welcome is under the grey CONFIGURE heading in the Community list. On a phone, press the menu button at the top right first.
Welcome, under Configure.
Open my communityPress the Your profile tab
It is the second tab in the row above the editor.
Your profile, next to Content.
Type your name in Display name
This replaces the name shown now. It shows as "By …" on your community page, and beside your posts and messages. Your photo is in the same place, just above.
Display name, the name members see.
Press Save profile
The preview under Display name shows how members will see you, so check it before you save.
Save profile, at the bottom of the tab.
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