While you can change the display name, you can’t change your username (different from the display name) or email address. In that case, you’ll need to create a new account and hope the name you want to use is still available. If you want to know how to change your name in Gmail, follow the steps below.
How to Change Name in Gmail
To change your name in Gmail, use the following steps:
Using Gmail
Even though you may not have gotten the email address and handle you wanted, you can change your display name using the steps above. For example, if you still want to change your email address, you can create a new account and import the data from your new account to it. You can do a lot with a Gmail account—for example, you can add links to text or images or something more complex like inserting a table into your message. You can also download and save attachments or use labels effectively in Gmail. Want to customize your profile further? Consider adding an image to your Gmail signature. If you’re new to Gmail, take a look at our beginner’s guide to help you get started. Comment Name * Email *
Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post.
