Frequently Asked Questions
General
What is NameDrop?
NameDrop is a name pronunciation service that lets you record your name in your own voice and share it via a simple link. Anyone can hear your name — no app download or sign-up required to listen.
How does it work?
Record your name (10 seconds), customize your profile with phonetics, pronouns, and bio, and share your personal link (namedrop.io/yourname) anywhere.
Is it free?
Yes! NameDrop is free to get started for individuals. Corporate plans with SSO, admin dashboards, and advanced features are available for organizations.
Who uses NameDrop?
Over 250,000 individuals and 500+ organizations including Fortune 500 companies, universities, and healthcare systems.
What makes NameDrop different from other pronunciation tools?
NameDrop uses YOUR actual voice — not AI-generated or database-matched audio. This captures the tone, emphasis, and warmth that only you can provide.
Do people need to sign up to hear my name?
No. Anyone can click your link and hear your name. No app, no account, no friction.
Individuals
How do I record my name?
Sign up for free, click 'Record,' say your name, and you're done. The whole process takes about 10 seconds.
Can I re-record my name?
Yes, you can re-record as many times as you like until you're happy with it.
Where can I share my NameDrop link?
Anywhere! Email signatures, LinkedIn profiles, Zoom bios, personal websites, social media, business cards — any place your name appears.
How do I add NameDrop to my email signature?
We offer browser extensions for Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, and Hotmail that automatically add your NameDrop link to your email signature.
Can I add pronouns to my profile?
Yes. You can display your pronouns prominently on your NameDrop profile.
Is there a mobile app?
NameDrop works in any mobile browser. No app download needed to record or listen.
Organizations
How does SSO work?
NameDrop supports SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect SSO with Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, OneLogin, and any standard identity provider.
What integrations are available?
Gmail, Outlook, Slack, Teams, Zoom, Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, SharePoint, Confluence, and more.
What's the deployment timeline?
Average deployment is 21 days, with 78% employee adoption within the first month.
What's the pricing model?
Corporate pricing is customized based on organization size and features. Contact sales for a quote.
Can we customize the branding?
Yes — your logo, colors, messaging, and custom domains on all profiles and directories.
What if employees don't participate?
Our launch playbooks and best practices help achieve 78% average adoption in the first month.
Technical
What browsers are supported?
NameDrop works on all modern browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and their mobile versions.
Is there an API?
Yes, we offer a REST API for custom integrations. Contact us for API documentation.
Is NameDrop WCAG compliant?
Yes. NameDrop is built to WCAG 2.1 AA standards with keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and proper contrast ratios.
What's the audio quality?
NameDrop captures high-quality audio optimized for name pronunciation. Files are compressed for fast loading without sacrificing clarity.
Can I embed NameDrop on my website?
Yes. We provide embed codes for individual profiles and company directories.
Does NameDrop support multiple languages?
NameDrop supports names in any language. Since you record in your own voice, any language, accent, or tonal nuance is captured perfectly.
Privacy & Security
Where is my data stored?
Data is stored in secure, Cyber Essentials Certified cloud infrastructure with encryption at rest and in transit.
Is NameDrop GDPR compliant?
Yes. NameDrop is GDPR-ready with data processing agreements available for all corporate clients.
Can I delete my data?
Yes. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from your settings.
Who can hear my recording?
Anyone with your link can hear your name pronunciation. You control who gets your link.
Do you sell user data?
No. We never sell, share, or monetize user data. Period.
What security certifications do you have?
Cyber Essentials Certification, ISO 27001 Aligned, GDPR readiness, data encryption at rest and in transit, and regular security audits.