Gmail – Updating Your Display Name

Overview

This article describes the process for changing or updating the name associated with your college Google account, known as the display name. This name displays in every Google system within the College, such as email or the Google Contact Directory.

Steps to Take

  1. Navigate to https://mail.google.com. If you are already signed in to your college Google account, skip to step 2.
    1. Enter your full Pima email address (staff: username@pima.edu or students: username@mail.pima.edu) and then click Next.
    2. In the single sign-on screen, enter your username and password as usual, and then authenticate using Duo.
  2. In the upper-right corner, click your profile picture, and then select Manage your Google Account. A new browser tab appears.
  3. On the left, click Personal Info.
  4. Under Basic Info, click anywhere in the Name rectangle.
  5. On the Name page, click the pencil to the right of your name.
  6. Update your first name, last name, or both, and then click Save.
  7. Click the on-screen back arrows to return to your Personal Info page and verify the appearance of your display name.

 

If this article does not answer your question, please submit an Email, Gmail, or Google Groups Service Request or call the Service Desk at 520-206-4900.

 

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