Subject: Request to Update Legal Name on My Microsoft Account

Vijay E V 5 Reputation points
2026-04-16T13:07:44.29+00:00

Dear Microsoft Support Team,

I am writing to request an update to the legal name on my Microsoft account. My account currently displays my initials, and I would like it to be updated to my full legal name.

Current Name on Account: Vijay E V

Correct Legal Name: Vijay<removed PII> Vidyadharan

Microsoft Account Email: <removed PII>@hotmail.com

Please let me know if you require any documentation to complete this update. I appreciate your assistance.

Kind regards,

Vijay. E. V.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
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Sumit 44,306 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2026-04-16T13:15:35.3733333+00:00

As told, Please contact Credential Support to modify your legal name. Click the link and fill the form.

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  1. Vijay E V 5 Reputation points
    2026-04-16T13:11:13.42+00:00

    I am getting below message after making the changes and saving the same. "Your legal name change request will require further review. Please contact Credential Support to modify your legal name."

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    2026-04-16T13:07:55.5733333+00:00

    To update the name shown on a Microsoft account, the display name must be changed in the account profile.

    Follow these steps:

    1. Sign in to the Microsoft account.
    2. Go to the account profile page where the display name is managed.
    3. Select Edit name.
    4. Replace the current name (e.g., "Vijay E V") with the full legal name ("Vijay Ennasseril Vidyadharan").
    5. Select Save.

    It can take up to 24 hours for the updated name to appear across all Microsoft services and devices.

    If there are issues signing in to make this change, use the Microsoft account sign-in helper or recovery options provided in the account help pages.

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