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Change O365 users Display Name in Bulk

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Hello, i have about 1000 users to which display names have to be renamed. I am looking for a way to scrip this using a CSV file. I am sure PowerShell has a solution to this. I have done some research and have not been successful in accomplishing my task. Mind you, my PowerShell skills are below average. Please help!!

Many Thanks in advance.
- Edited by Seawhisper Thursday, May 10, 2018 3:07 PM
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 5:00 PM

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You certainly didn't do much research.

Import-Csv file.csv | ForEach-Object{ Set-MsolUser -UserPrincipalName $_.UserPrincipalName -DisplayName $_.DisplayName }

Look up using PowerShell with O365.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office365/enterprise/powershell/cmdlet-references-for-office-365-services

Study the subsystems and the CmdLets. Probably the first thing for you to do is to take a course, tutorial or book on PowerShell.

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- Proposed as answer by Richard MuellerMVP Wednesday, February 21, 2018 7:35 PM
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 5:27 PM
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What is in your csv. Do this:

Import-Csv <your file> | select SamAccountName, displayname

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Wednesday, February 21, 2018 9:01 PM
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I recommend fixing your CSV.

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Wednesday, February 21, 2018 9:14 PM
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Somewhat a bit harsh? The woman was looking for help.
- Edited by frenchdan Tuesday, May 1, 2018 1:35 PM
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