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How to Change the Name Gmail Shows When You Send Email

Change the display name recipients see with messages sent from Gmail.

Quick Answer

Open Gmail Settings → Accounts and Import and edit the Send mail as name.

Step by Step

  1. Open the relevant email account or application.
  2. Open Gmail Settings → Accounts and Import and edit the Send mail as name.
  3. Review the result carefully before making any permanent deletion, forwarding, or account change.
  4. Confirm the change worked from the mailbox or settings page.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Menu names can differ between web, desktop, mobile, classic, and newer versions of an email application.
  • For business or managed accounts, administrator policies can restrict some settings.