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How can I change the greeting name displayed when I log in?


Description

 When you create an account, the display name is chosen based off the name you provided during your registration. If you did not provide a name, then the display name will default to your Yahoo! ID.


Resolution

  To edit your display name: 

  1. Visit the Yahoo! Account Information page. 
  2. Click Update your Contact Information.
  3. At the top of the page, you will see the Name field. Here, the current name provided from registration will be displayed. 
  4. Enter the desired name you wish to use and click Save

 

 



Last updated: January 06, 2012
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