How to Change Your Name on Google Meet
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First Last - John Smith First “Nickname” Last (John “Johnny” Smith)First Last (Nickname) - John Smith (Johnny) If you add a nickname for Google Meet, it's also used across your entire Google Account.
How to Change Your Name on Google Meet
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Expand Jump to a Section How to Change Your Name on Google Meet From a Web Browser Change GM Name on Your Android Device Change GM Name Using iOS Gmail App Add or Change GM Nickname Why You Might Want to Change Your Name on Google Meet Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat to Know
Sign in to account page on Google > Personal Info. Enter a new first or last name > Save.Google Meet display name is the same as your Google Account. This article explains how to change your name on Google Meet from a web browser, Android device settings, or the iOS Gmail app.How to Change Your Name on Google Meet From a Web Browser
The fastest and easiest way to change your name on Google Meet is from a web browser, and you can do this in whatever web browser you use. Go to your account page on Google and sign into your account if necessary. Select Personal Info from the vertical menu on the left. If you’re on a mobile browser, this is located in a horizontal menu at the top of the page. Under Name, select the right-facing arrow. Enter your new first and/or last name in the fields provided. Select Save when you’re finished. To streamline the process, paste https://myaccount.google.com/name into your search bar. It takes you directly to your Google Account name settings.How to Change Your Google Meet Name on Your Android Device
As an alternative to using a mobile browser, you can change your Google Meet name by accessing your Android smartphone or tablet’s settings. Open your device’s Settings app (the blue gear icon). Scroll down and tap Google. Tap Manage your Google Account. Select Personal Info from the horizontal menu under your profile picture and name. Tap Name under the Basic info section. Enter your desired first and/or last name in the fields provided. Tap Save when you’re finished.How to Change Your Google Meet Name Using the iOS Gmail App
While you can’t change your Google Meet name from your iOS device’s system settings, it’s still possible to do it using the official Gmail app on your iPhone or iPad. Open the Gmail app on your iOS device. Tap the Menu icon in the top left. Scroll down and tap Settings. Tap Manage your Google Account. Select Personal Info. Tap the right-facing arrow to the right of your name Enter your new first and/or last name in the fields provided. Tap Done to save.How to Add or Change Your Google Meet Nickname
Google’s name fields are limited to first and last names, but you can also set a nickname to display in Google Meet. It's a convenient way to include a middle name in your display name or let your contacts know your preferred name. Go to your account page on Google and sign into your account if necessary. Click the Name row under Basic info. Click the pencil icon under Nickname. Enter a nickname into the Nickname field. Click Save. Click Display Name As. Select one of the display name options provided and click Save. After setting a nickname, you can choose to have your Google Meet name displayed in the following ways:First Last - John Smith First “Nickname” Last (John “Johnny” Smith)First Last (Nickname) - John Smith (Johnny) If you add a nickname for Google Meet, it's also used across your entire Google Account.