How to Update Your Display Name in WordPress User Profile

Updated: 28 September 2026 · Applies to: WordPress 7.1

The display name is the name shown on your posts and comments. It can differ from your login username, which is good for security.

Steps

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard (https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin).
2. Open Users › Profile.
3. Fill in First Name, Last Name or Nickname.
4. Choose one of them in Display name publicly as.
5. Click Update Profile.

Tip: Avoid showing your login username publicly; attackers use it to guess passwords.