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How do I change the display name on my email account?

Follow these steps to change your name in your Loyola-sponsored Gmail account:

  1. Sign in to your email account at gmail.com.

  2. In the top right, click Settings Settings and then See all settings. 

  3. Click the Accounts and Import or Accounts tab.

  4. Under "Send mail as," click Edit info.

  5. Enter the name you want to show when you send messages.

  6. At the bottom, click Save changes.

If you get an error that says "This setting can't be changed for your account," it may mean:

  • You've changed your name too many times during a short period of time.
  • You're on a Google Workspace account and your admin doesn't allow you to change the name.