How to update your preferred first name in Microsoft 365 

As Microsoft updates are applied, some Clemson University faculty and staff may notice changes to their names on the Microsoft 365 accounts or in Outlook. To modify or revert your first name back to a preferred first name, there are a few steps to follow:

1. Go to: my.clemson.edu
2. Click: the top-right profile icon and select “log in”
3. Log in: using your Clemson credentials
4. Click: on your profile picture in the upper right corner
5. Select: “My Profile”
6. Click: “Set a preferred name”
7. Review: the information, select “I Agree,” enter your preferred name (32 characters or less, alpha characters, space, or hyphen only), and select “Save”

Please note that these changes may take a day to update across the systems. If you have any additional issues or questions, contact your area’s IT consultant or the CCIT Support Center.