How to change name on email on mail

To change the name associated with an email address on Mail (the default email app on Macs), follow these steps:

Method 1: Change Name in Mail Preferences

  1. Open Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Select the email account you want to change the name for from the list on the left.
  5. Click on the "Edit" button next to "Full Name".
  6. Enter the new name you want to use.
  7. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 2: Change Name in Account Settings

  1. Open Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on the "Mail" menu in the top menu bar and select "Account Settings" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
  3. Select the email account you want to change the name for from the list.
  4. Click on the "Edit" button next to "Account Information".
  5. Enter the new name you want to use in the "Full Name" field.
  6. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Note: If you're using a third-party email service like Gmail or Outlook, you may need to log in to your account settings on their website to change your name.