# Change Host Name on Invitation

By default, your host name will be the name that is entered in your account profile. 

If you need the name to be updated, please make sure you edit your account profile name prior to creating your invitation draft by following these steps:

1. Log into your Evite account.
2. Click on your initials in the top right corner.
3. Go to **Account Settings**.
4. Select **Profile**.
5. Click **Edit My Profile**.
6. Make your edits to your name and select **Save**.

When creating or editing your invitation, you can feel free to enter an alternate name in the Hosted By field:

Please follow these steps to edit the hostname while creating your invitation:

1. Go to your **Manage Event** page.
2. Select **Edit Invitation**.
3. Scroll down.
4. Edit the name in the **Hosted By** field.
5. Click **Done** to save your changes.

Note: If you entered the name onto the invitation design, you will need to click on the design text box where the name is and make your changes there as well.<br>

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Please note: The text entered into the **Hosted By** field is what guests will see.&#x20;

You may also edit your host name on the guest list of your invitation by following these steps:

1. Log in to your Evite account.
2. Click on your name/photo in the top right corner.
3. Select My Events.
4. Locate your event on the dashboard.
5. Click on **Manage Event** to the right of your event.
6. Click the pencil icon beside your hostname to edit the host name on the guest list.&#x20;
7. Click **Save.**

**Note**: If you are looking to add multiple hosts to your invitation and allow them admin access, you can use our co-host feature. Click [**HERE** ](https://support.evite.com/support/solutions/articles/72000576018-add-a-co-host-free-)to get more information on adding a co-host.&#x20;