How to Change Your ECU Name / Username

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Legal Name

Note  - Legal name / username changes are subject to approval by HR and/or Student Services.

Chosen / Cultural Name

You can edit your chosen or cultural name directly in MYEC.

  • Log into your MYEC account
  • Go to the “My Account” tab on the homepage and hit “User Profile”
  • Use the button called “Edit Personal Identity” to make your adjustments
  • Moodle will sync automatically
  • Most systems update within 48 hours

See https://ecuad.ca/life-at-ecu/student-services/student-support/chosen-name/ for more information.

Professional & Custom Usernames

Employees may request a shorter, more recognizable, or role-appropriate username by submitting a ticket.

Note  - Custom email address and username changes are subject to approval and availability.

Username Mismatches

Create a ticket for assistance if your usernames are inconsistent across systems.

Application Usernames

  • Changing your chosen/cultural name on the MyEC portal should update your name across university applications and systems such as Moodle.
  • Create a ticket for assistance if your account does not update within 48 hours.
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