Gmail custom from the left

You want to customize the "From" field on the left side of a Gmail email. Here are a few ways to do that:

Method 1: Using Gmail's built-in feature

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
  3. Go to the "General" tab.
  4. Scroll down to the "Signature" section.
  5. Click on the "Edit" button next to "From name" and enter your desired custom name.
  6. Click "Save Changes."

This will change the "From" name that appears on the left side of your emails.

Method 2: Using a third-party add-on

There are several third-party add-ons available that allow you to customize the "From" field on Gmail. Here are a few options:

  1. From Name Changer: This add-on allows you to change the "From" name and email address for all your emails. You can install it from the Chrome Web Store.
  2. Gmail Custom From: This add-on allows you to customize the "From" name and email address for specific emails or groups of emails. You can install it from the Chrome Web Store.
  3. Sanebox: This add-on offers a feature called "Custom From" that allows you to change the "From" name and email address for your emails. You can install it from the Chrome Web Store.

Please note that these add-ons may have limitations and may not work with all types of emails or accounts.

Method 3: Using a script

If you're comfortable with coding, you can use a script to customize the "From" field on Gmail. Here's an example of how you can do it using Google Apps Script:

  1. Log in to your Google account and go to the Google Apps Script editor.
  2. Create a new script by clicking on the "Create" button and selecting "Script."
  3. In the script editor, paste the following code:
    
function onOpen() {
var ui = SpreadsheetApp.getUi();
ui.createMenu('Custom From')
.addItem('Set Custom From', 'setCustomFrom')
.addToUi();
}

function setCustomFrom() { var fromName = 'Your Custom Name'; var fromEmail = '[email protected]'; var thread = GmailApp.getThreadById(GmailApp.getInboxThreads()[0].getId()); var message = thread.getMessage(0); message.setFrom(fromName, fromEmail); }


4. Save the script and run it by clicking on the "Run" button.
5. The script will set the "From" name and email address for the first email in your inbox.

Please note that this script will only work for the first email in your inbox, and you'll need to modify it to work with other emails or accounts.