Changing Gmail Display Name

Summary

Many people go by their middle name or a nickname. These instructions explain how to change the name that is displayed on your ISU Google Account.

Step-by-step instructions on how to edit your Display Name on your ISU Gmail account.

You can update your display name using a web browser or the Gmail app.

Alternate Instructions: Change the name on your Gmail account

Note: If you want to add or edit your Email Alias, you can Request New Alias

Open the Gmail app
Select the Account Icon/Profile Picture (top right)
Select your ISU Email
- Note: If needed, click Add another account to sign in.
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
Enter your updated name and tap Save.

Article ID: 43359

Created

Thu 11/30/17 1:46 PM

Modified

Mon 9/15/25 2:03 PM