

If you want a new gamertag, see How to change your Xbox gamertag.

Enter your Skype login ID or Microsoft Account Email address and click on ‘Next’. It will prompt you to enter the Microsoft Account Email, Phone Number or Skype login ID. The display name doesn't change your gamertag. On Microsoft Support Page, click on ‘Skype’ and click on ‘Reset Password’ from quick links. To get the name to update quickly, you can switch to your local account, then sign back in to your Microsoft account. If the display name doesn't change right away, or if the old name is still showing in emails, your information may be cached. If you get an error when you enter your name, try a nickname instead. Under your name, select Edit name. If there’s no name listed yet, select Add name.Įnter the name you want, then type the CAPTCHA and select Save. Some names may not be allowed if they contain blocked words or phrases. Sign in to the Your info page on the Microsoft account website. Here's how to change your display name if you're signed in to your Microsoft account: This name may differ from your local account's display name. You'll also see it on any Windows 10 devices that you've signed into with your Microsoft Account, and it's the name people see when you send emails or participate in an group. You use your display name whenever you sign in to your account.
