# How to update your display name

How to update your display name with specific account path guidance for auth, profile, and cross-device session behavior. This guide focuses on how to update your display name.

- Canonical URL: https://personapp.io/help/account/manage-display-name
- Category: Account
- Platforms: web, ios, android
- Published: 2026-02-23
- Last reviewed: 2026-02-26
- Publisher: PersonApp Help Center (https://personapp.io/help)

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How to update your display name is managed from Auth or Profile screens and reflects account-level data stored on your user profile. Follow the checklist to apply the change and confirm it persists after refresh/sign-in. The checklist below is tailored to how to update your display name.

## Steps

1. Open /profile or /auth based on the account action you want to perform. Start with the how to update your display name flow.
2. Apply the change once and save/update where prompted. Confirm this specifically for how to update your display name.
3. Refresh or re-login to confirm the account state was persisted.
4. If data does not persist, contact support with your user ID and action timestamp.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Where should I manage how to update your display name?

Use Auth for sign-in credentials and Profile for account details/preferences.

### Will this sync across devices?

Yes. Account settings are server-side and load when you sign in on another device.

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