Do you ever feel like the name displayed on your outgoing emails doesn’t quite reflect you anymore? Maybe you’ve gotten married, started using a professional pseudonym, or simply want a change. Whatever the reason, you’re in luck. Gmail allows you to easily modify the name recipients see when you send them messages. It’s important to remember that this won’t change your actual Gmail address which stays the same. But it will give your emails a more personal touch.
Wondering how to change your name on Gmail? This guide will walk you through the steps to change your Gmail name efficiently. You can watch the video below or continue reading the article.
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Things you should know
- You can choose any name you’d like, but it’s recommended to use a professional-sounding name for business emails.
- The changes you make will be reflected across all your Google products, like YouTube and Google Drive.
Steps to change your Gmail name
To change your Gmail name follow the steps below:
Step 1: Open Gmail on your browser and click on the Settings (Gear) icon available at the top right corner beside the Google Apps icon.
Step 2: Click on the See all settings option in the menu that appeared.
Step 3: Click on the Account and Import tab and then click on the edit info option in the Send email as section. You can also see your current name in this section.
Step 4: A new window will open, in the Name section click on the Radio button beside the empty box below your current name and then enter the new name for your account. We have used Sky for this example.
Step 5: As you can see in the image bellow the name has been changed.
Additional Tips
- Email address vs. Display Name: Changing your Gmail name only affects how your name appears in emails and not your email address. Your email address will remain the same.
- Multiple accounts: If you manage more than one Gmail account, you’ll need to repeat these steps for each individual account to update the name across all of them.
- Professionalism: If you’re updating your name for professional reasons, consider how your name change might impact your email correspondence and inform relevant contacts if necessary.
Changing your Gmail name is a simple way to keep your email communication professional and personalised. By following these steps, you can ensure that your new name is displayed correctly and consistently across your email communications.
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