# Bidder Name Displayed Instead of Paddle Number

> Source: https://service.handbid.com/bidder-name-displayed-instead-of-paddle-number

Handbid allows bidders to enter in a Display Name (alias) that will show in place of their paddle number.  A bidder has to manually add this, so this is not something that they can do by mistake. 

                                                   

![Profile settings](https://ucarecdn.com/1f349540-988c-4225-a0ab-782553aca501/)

In addition, managers can also add in a display name for a bidder or edit their Display Name from their bidder profile in the auction manager. 

User Aliases are a gamification technique used to drive more friendly competition and bidding behavior.  We recommend you let the bidders keep their display names unless you strongly feel otherwise. In those cases, you can remove their display name from the Auction Manager.

                                         

![bidder primary info tab](https://ucarecdn.com/7153e05b-f573-4233-a0a5-ad6ca23aea88/)