Overview
Students and Instructors may choose a preferred name to display in Harmonize Discussions. Select from Display Name (Canvas only), Full Name, or set a Custom Name of your choosing.
Setting Your Preferred Name in Harmonize
To set your preferred name:
- Access any Harmonize content, such as Discussions, Polls, or Q&A.
- Click on your Harmonize Profile picture.
- Click on your name. This will open your Harmonize Profile.
- Your default Harmonize Profile Name is imported automatically from the LMS.
- Click the Edit icon located on the right side of the Profile Name field.
- Click the drop down menu to the right of Name Source:
- Custom: Enter your custom name in the provided Profile Name field.
- Display Name: This is the current Display Name listed in your Canvas Profile. Note: To change your Canvas Display name, visit the "Setting Your Canvas Display Name" section of this article.
- Full Name: This is the current Full name Listed in your Canvas Profile.
- Click Save.
- Your preferred name will now be displayed throughout Harmonize.
Setting your Display Name (Canvas Only)
Alternatively, Canvas users can change their name in Harmonize by changing the name that appears in the "Display Name" field in Canvas.
To view your current Canvas settings:
- Click Account and then select the Settings tab:
To change your Display Name:
- Click Edit Settings.
- Update the Display Name field, then click Update Settings.
- Your updated Display Name will automatically appear in Harmonize.
- Note: If you are unable to change your current Canvas Settings, visit the "Setting Your Preferred Name in Harmonize" section of this article to update your Harmonize Profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can’t I change my Display Name in Canvas?
- Your institution may prevent users from changing their Canvas profile settings. You can still choose a different name in Harmonize by setting a Custom name in your Harmonize Profile.
Will changing my name in Harmonize change my name in Canvas or other course tools?
- No. If you set a Custom name in Harmonize, that change only affects how your name appears in Harmonize.