How to Change the Display Name on Gmail

To change the name that displays with your Gmail address, click the gear-shaped button on the Gmail website and select Settings or Settings . Click the Accounts and Import tab and then click the edit info link next to the account you want to rename. Finally, enter your new name in the data area. Read more details below.

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Sign in to your Gmail account. Just enter your username and password and click “Sign in” or “Sign in”.

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Click the Settings button in the upper-right corner of the screen. Simply click the gear-shaped button in the upper-right corner of the page and select “Settings” or “Settings”. The option is located fourth from the bottom in the drop-down menu.

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Click “Accounts” or “Accounts and Imports” located fourth from the left at the top of the settings panel.

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Scroll down to the “Send mail as” section, find the email address you want to edit, and then click “edit info”. This option will appear to the right of your email address.

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Type the new name in the box below the old name and then click “Save Changes” or “Save Changes” . Your email name has been changed. If you want to double check, you can email a friend and see if your name has been successfully changed.

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Be aware that this only changes your display name, not your email address.
Keep in mind that this doesn’t work on tablets and phones. You must use a laptop or desktop computer to access the full settings panel.

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