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
- Open Mail on your Mac.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
- Click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Select the email account you want to change the name for from the list on the left.
- Click on the "Edit" button next to "Full Name".
- Enter the new name you want to use.
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Method 2: Change Name in Account Settings
- Open Mail on your Mac.
- Click on the "Mail" menu in the top menu bar and select "Account Settings" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
- Select the email account you want to change the name for from the list.
- Click on the "Edit" button next to "Account Information".
- Enter the new name you want to use in the "Full Name" field.
- 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.