How to Change Your Name on Gmail

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Log in to your Gmail account.

   Just type in your user name and password and click on "Sign in."
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   Step 2: Click on "Settings" in the top right-hand corner.

   Just click on the gear on the top right of the page and select "Settings" from the drop down menu.
   
   It'll be fourth from the bottom. , This option will be fourth from the left on the top of the settings panel. , This option will appear to the right of your email address. , This will finalize your new email name.
   
   If you want to check your handiwork, send an email to a friend and see if it has been successfully changed.
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   Step 3: Click on "Accounts."

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   Step 4: Scroll down to the "Send mail as" section and find the email address you want to edit by clicking on "edit info."

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   Step 5: Type your new name in the empty box below your old name and click "Save Changes."

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