Can't change my name on apple mail
Frustrating! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue. Here are some steps to help you change your name on Apple Mail:
Method 1: Update your name in Apple ID settings
- Go to the Apple ID website (www.apple.com) and sign in with your Apple ID and password.
- Click on "Account" and then "Edit" next to "Name".
- Enter your new name and click "Save".
- Wait for a few minutes and then try updating your name in Apple Mail.
Method 2: Update your name in Apple Mail settings
- Open Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar (on Mac) or tap on the "Mail" app icon (on iOS).
- Click on "Preferences" (on Mac) or tap on "Settings" (on iOS).
- Click on "Accounts" (on Mac) or tap on "Accounts" (on iOS).
- Select your email account from the list.
- Click on "Edit" next to "Name" (on Mac) or tap on "Edit" next to "Name" (on iOS).
- Enter your new name and click "Save" (on Mac) or tap "Done" (on iOS).
Method 3: Reset Apple Mail settings
- On your Mac, go to the Apple Menu and select "System Preferences".
- Click on "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".
- Click on "Reset" next to "Reset Mailbox".
- Confirm that you want to reset your mailbox settings.
- Wait for the reset to complete, then try updating your name in Apple Mail again.
Additional troubleshooting steps
- Check that your Apple ID is up to date and that you're signed in with the correct account.
- Try restarting your device and then updating your name in Apple Mail again.
- If you're using a third-party email provider, check their settings to ensure that your name is updated correctly.
If none of these methods work, you can try contacting Apple Support for further assistance.