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.

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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  

 

 

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Article ID: 43359
Created
Thu 11/30/17 1:46 PM
Modified
Fri 5/23/25 4:41 PM