Gmail: change username - how it works

You can change the username associated with your Gmail address. In this guide, we show you how to do this.

Change Gmail username

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon and select "Settings".
3. Navigate to the "Accounts and Import" tab and click on "Edit address" in the "Send as" sub-item.
4. In the following window, select the checkbox below and enter your desired name.
5. Finally confirm with "Save changes".
6. The changed username is only used in Gmail. The name of your Google account is still displayed in the accounts overview. We will show you how to change this account name in the next practical tip.