How to change default environment name in PowerApps?

Question

In Microsoft Power Platform Admin Center, I have an environment called "Test" and I need to change the Power Apps environment name to another user-friendly name? Is it possible to change the default environment name in PowerApps? if Yes. Please tell me Where can I change the PowerApps Default Environment name?

Answer 1

Can I edit the default environment name in Microsoft Power Platform Admin Center?

Yes, you can edit the default environment name in Microsoft Power Platform Admin Center. However, you should be aware of you can't edit the environment's properties for the below kind of environments:

1. The environment that is being provisioned.
2. The disabled environments, and you must first enable it to be able to edit it.

How to edit environment name in Power Apps?

1. As Administrator, login to Power Platform admin center.
2. Once you log in, the environment list will be shown.
3. Click on the environment name that you would like to change.
   
4. Again, click on the Edit button to edit the environment properties.
   
5. Set the environment name to a user-friendly name as you prefer, then click on Save.
   
6. Wait a moment until the environment properties edit is completed successfully.
   
7. Once the edit is done, the environment state should be now Ready as shown below.
   

   Note: it may take up to 5 minutes for the friendly name to appear in the application.

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See Also

• What is an environment in PowerApps?
• Environments Types in Power Apps
• Edit properties of an environment