For: everyone
Your colleagues see your display name and profile picture next to your messages. Change them whenever you like, along with Element's language and look. Your username (for example @marco:8e43f5db6a.matrixhost.eu) stays the same.
In the browser or on the computer
Name and picture
- Click your profile picture at the top left.
- Click All settings.
- On the first tab (Account), change your Display name.
- Click your picture to upload a new one.
- Save if Element asks you to.
Language
- In All settings, find the Language setting (on the Preferences or General tab, depending on the version).
- Choose your language. Element reloads in the new language.
Light or dark mode
- In All settings, open Appearance.
- Choose Light, Dark, or the option to match your system.
On the phone (Element X)
Name and picture
- Tap your profile picture at the top left.
- Tap your name at the top of the settings.
- Change your display name or tap the picture to choose a new one.
- Tap Save.
Language and theme
Element X uses your phone's language. Light or dark mode also follows your phone, so change both in your phone's settings. Some versions also offer an appearance option in the Element X settings.
Good to know
- The display name the owner entered when creating your account is just a starting point. You can change it yourself.
- The portal (matrixhost.eu) is in English. Element itself is available in many languages.
- Changes to your name and picture appear for your colleagues after a moment.