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OVERVIEW
This article describes how to change your display name for Microsoft Services on student accounts.
Your display name on all Microsoft Services are obtained from your Self Serve Profile Management (mySFU) at my.sfu.ca.
Any changes made will apply to all Microsoft services linked to your SFU account, and you may be asked to re-log in to Microsoft services to apply the changes. It may take up to one day for the changes to take effect in MS Teams.
Note: If you are a student who also has an active faculty/staff role (e.g., TA/RA), please see our faculty/staff instructions page to change your display name.
How To Change Your Display Name
Step 1. Go to my.sfu.ca on a web browser. You may be asked to log into SFU CAS.
Step 2. Once you are logged in, under Contact Information, edit your Display Name.
Step 3. Select Save changes to complete your change.
Note: The changes will apply to all Microsoft services linked to your SFU account, and you may be asked to re-log in to Microsoft services to apply the changes. It may take up to one day for the changes to take effect in MS Teams.