Update your profile name or nick name
From your Account Settings, you can update your name or nickname on the Learning Hub.
- Profile Name: Your personal name as entered in your account profile. This is the name that's listed on your certificates. You name should match the name on your licensure.
- Nickname: The name that will be shown publicly on your profile and within Learning Hub programs, such as in discussion areas or community spaces.
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Update your profile name
Your profile name is listed on your certificates and won’t be displayed anywhere else on Coursera – it won’t be visible to other learners. Your verified name should always match the name on your government ID or your licensure.
To update your profile name:
1. Go to your Account Settings.
2. Click the View Profile button on the right.
3. Click the Edit button.
4. Update the 'First Name' and 'Last Name' fields.
5. Click Save Changes.
If the button isn’t working, you may have already saved changes on this page. You can refresh the page and try again to make additional changes.
Update your nickname
Your nickname doesn’t need to match your legal name. You’re welcome to use a preferred name, alias, nickname, or just your initials. Please keep in mind that offensive or inappropriate words are not allowed.
To update your profile name:
1. Go to your Account Settings.
2. Click the View Profile button on the right.
3. Click the Edit button.
4. Update the 'Nickname' field.
5. Click Save Changes.
If the button isn’t working, you may have already saved changes on this page. You can refresh the page and try again to make additional changes.