Changing Gmail Display Name

Description 

This article details how to change your Display Name for your ISU email.

Instructions

  • Go to Gmail
  • Select your ISU Email or enter it in the "email or phone" box
  • Select Next
  • Enter your ISU Password
  • Select Next
  • Select the Idaho State University logo in the top right of the screen
  • Select Manage your Google Account
  • Select the Personal Info tab on the left of the screen
  • Select Name in the "Basic Info" section
  • Select Name or Nickname
  • Edit your Name
  • Select Save
Alternate Instructions: Change the name on your Gmail account
 
Note: If you want to add or edit your Email Alias, you can visit this link.
 
  • Open the Gmail app
  • Select the Account Icon/Profile Picture in the top right
  • Select your ISU Email (you may need to log in by selecting "add another account")
  • Select the Account Icon again (skip this step if your ISU email was already selected)
  • Select Manage your Google Account 
  • Select the Personal Info tab
  • Select Name in the "Basic Info" category
  • Select Name or Nickname
  • Edit your Name
  • Select Save

 

Contact ITS if you need additional assistance