How to change your Display Name

Modified on Thu, 18 May, 2017 at 3:29 PM

By default, Gmail shows emails from you using the name assigned to your account. However, you may choose to change this displayed name through Gmail’s settings.


Login to your Gmail account.

At the top right, click the gear button, and then click Settings.


Click the tab Accounts.

In the Send mail as section, click Edit info next to your email.



In the window that opens, add the name you want to show when someone receives an message from your email.

To finish the process, click Save Changes.

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