Microsoft Loop account settings: where to find and change
Microsoft Loop account settings are split across a few places, not kept in one control panel. If you want to change personal details, you usually need your Microsoft 365 account or profile page, while Loop itself handles app-specific and workspace-related settings. If a setting is missing or locked, your organization may be controlling it.
Quick answers to the usual follow-up questions
Does Loop have separate account settings from Outlook or Teams? Yes, but not completely. Loop has its own app settings, yet it also uses your Microsoft 365 identity. That means some changes show up across Microsoft 365 apps, while others only affect Loop.
If I change my name or photo in Microsoft 365, will Loop update too? Usually yes, after the change syncs. If it does not update right away, refresh Loop or sign out and back in.
Can I change workspace settings from my personal profile page? No. Workspace settings live with that workspace, not your personal account page.
Why can I see a setting in one place but not another? Because Microsoft splits settings by function. Personal profile details, Loop preferences, and workspace permissions are handled in different places, and some options are only available to admins or workspace owners.
Conclusion
If you are trying to change Microsoft Loop account settings, start by deciding whether the change is personal, app-specific, or workspace-related. That tells you whether to use Loop or the Microsoft 365 account page. If a setting is missing, greyed out, or slow to update, check the account you are signed into and whether your organization controls that option. Once you know which layer owns the setting, the next step is usually to refresh, restart, or sign out and back in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Microsoft Loop settings the same as Microsoft 365 account settings?
No. Some Loop options are inside Loop, but personal identity settings live in Microsoft 365 account or profile pages.
Why can’t I change a setting in Loop?
It may be in the Microsoft 365 profile page instead, or your organization may have locked it down.
Do changes in Microsoft 365 sync to Loop?
Usually they do, especially for name and profile photo changes, but you may need to refresh or sign in again.