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Change Your Name in SAM

Change your name for your SAM account.

Important The steps are different depending on whether the Cengage sidebar—tools for managing your account, courses, and subscriptions—is displayed on the left side of the browser window.

The Cengage sidebar is not shown for all courses.

  1. Sign into SAM.
  2. Open your user profile.
    • If the Cengage sidebar is displayed on the left: In the sidebar, click Profile.
    • If the Cengage sidebar is not displayed: In the top right corner, click Menu > Help, Notifications & Profile.
  3. Update your name.

    Your first and last name must each be at least two characters long.

  4. Click Save or Save Changes.