How to Change One's Name in Gmail ID

The ID displayed on your emails sent from Gmail can be easily changed.

While you cannot change your Gmail username or email address without creating a new account, you can change the name displayed in the inbox of recipients of your email. This is done from within Gmail and not from your Google account settings.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet connection
• Gmail account

Instructions

1. Click "Settings" at the top right of any page in Gmail.

2. Click on the "Accounts and Import" tab located at the top of the Settings window.

3. Go to the "Send mail as:" section, where your email address is displayed. Click "Edit Info," which is located next to your email address.

4. Enter the new name. When you are finished, click the "Save Changes" button.

References

• Gmail: Changing Your Username