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Using your real name is essential, especially when you are participating in an online class or company meeting. Typically, video conferencing platforms like Google Meet, Zoom, Skype, or Microsoft Teams display your name if you choose to turn off the camera. Mostly, it is the name you used to create the account. There are many reasons why you might want to change your name in Google Meet, such as wanting to display your identity accurately, accidentally making a spelling mistake in the name when registering the account, or due to privacy concerns. Whatever the reason, you can easily change your name on Google Meet with the following guide.
Tips for Changing Your Name in Google Meet
1. How to change name on Google Meet from web browser.
2. How to change Google Meet name for Android.
3. How to change name on Google Meet for iPhone.
Guide to Changing Your Name on Google Meet
Your Google Meet account is linked to your Google account. Therefore, to change your Google Meet name, you need to change your name in your Google account settings. Doing so will change your name across all other Google services such as Google Drive, Google Photos, Gmail...
1. How to change Google Meet name from web browser
Step 1: Access Google Meet from your web browser and log in to your Google account. Then, click on your profile picture at the top right corner of the screen and select Manage Your Google Account.
Step 2: Next, choose the Personal Info tab. In the Basic Info section, click on Name.
Step 3: At this stage, enter your new name and click the Save button to apply the changes.
Congratulations, you have successfully changed your name on Google Meet. In this article, Mytour uses the Chrome browser. For other supported browsers such as Firefox or Microsoft Edge, you can follow similar steps.
2. How to Change Your Google Meet Name for Android
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On your Android device, you can change your Google Meet name through the Settings app or the Google Meet app for Android.
2.1 Change Google Meet Name via Settings
Step 1: Open the Settings app on your Android device, scroll down and tap on Google.
Step 2: Next, press Manage your Google Account.
Step 3: Select the Personal Info tab and click on Name in the Basic Info section.
Step 4: Enter your new name in the provided fields. Finally, tap on the Save button to save the changes.
2.2. Change Name in Google Meet App for Android
In the Google Meet app for Android, tap on the three horizontal lines icon (Menu) at the top left of the screen, click on the arrow next to your email address, and select Manage your Google Account. Then, follow the steps to change your name similar to above.
3. How to Change Your Name on Google Meet for iPhone
=> Download Google Meet for iPhone here.
Although you cannot change your Google Meet name from the system settings of your iOS device, you can still do this through the Gmail app for iPhone or iPad, or from the Google Meet app for iOS.
3.1. Changing Your Google Meet Name from Gmail App
Step 1: Open the Gmail app on your iPhone or iPad and tap on the three horizontal lines icon (Menu) in the top left corner of the screen.
Step 2: Scroll down and select Settings. Then, tap on your email address.
Step 3: Here, press Manage your Google Account > tab Personal Info.
Step 4: Next, click on the Name field under Basic Info, enter your new Google Meet name.
Step 5: Finally, press Save to save the changes.
3.2. Changing Your Name in Google Meet App on iPhone
In the Google Meet app on iPhone, tap on your avatar image at the top right corner of the screen and select Manage your Google Account. Then, follow the steps to change your name similar to above.
So, the article has shared with you the ways to change names on Google Meet. You can proceed to change your display name in Google Meet on both computer or mobile devices. Note that the new name will be applied across all Google services.
Additionally, during the use of Google Meet, if encountering the error of Google Meet unable to change Background, you can also download the latest version of Google Meet to reinstall or refer to how to fix this error in the article below to correct it.
- Check it out now: How to fix Google Meet unable to change background error
