Change Your Name on Gmail

To change the name that is displayed with your Gmail address, click the Gear button on the Gmail website and select Settings. Click the Accounts and Import tab and then click the edit info link next to the account you want to change the name for. Enter your new name in the field. Read on for more details on finding this setting.

Steps

  1. Log in to your Gmail account. Just type in your user name and password and click on "Sign in."
  2. Click on "Settings" in the top right-hand corner. Just click on the gear on the top right of the page and select "Settings" from the drop down menu. It'll be fourth from the bottom.
  3. Click on "Accounts." This option will be fourth from the left on the top of the settings panel.
  4. Scroll down to the "Send mail as" section and find the email address you want to edit by clicking on "edit info." This option will appear to the right of your email address.
  5. Type your new name in the empty box below your old name and click "Save Changes." This will finalize your new email name. If you want to check your handiwork, send an email to a friend and see if it has been successfully changed.



Tips

  • Be aware that this will not change the email address you have, just how your user name will be displayed.
  • Remember, this tip won't work on a tablet or phone. You must use a laptop or a desktop computer to achieve full functionality in this method.

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