Instructions to rename Google Meet on PC and phone

Google Meet is an online learning platform, online meeting, making work and study sessions uninterrupted even if everyone has to stay at home.

There are many reasons why users want to change their name in Google Meet. For example, do not want to use your real name or have to change to your real name for professional meetings.

The process of changing the name in Google Meet on PC is similar to the mobile app. Since it is not possible to change the name directly on Google Meet, many users may be confused. Follow the following guide to know how to rename Google Meet on PC and phone.

How to rename Google Meet on PC

If people want to change their Google Meet name, they'll have to change the name associated with their entire Google account.

Step 1: Open Google Chrome on your computer.

Step 2: Select the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the screen.

Step 3: Continue to Settings.

Step 4: Find Manage your Google account on the menu.

Step 5: Click Personal Information.

Step 6: Select Name and forward to a new page.

Step 7: Delete the old first and last name and enter the name you want to change into the corresponding boxes.

Step 8: Click the Save button.

After completing the steps, the changed name will appear on all Google accounts. It will also take Google a few minutes to apply these changes to all apps.

How to change the name of Google Meet on the phone

Rename on Android device

Users can change their Google Meet name by accessing the settings on their Android phone or tablet.

Step 1: Open Settings on your device (blue gear icon).

Step 2: Scroll down and tap Google.

Step 3: Tap Manage your Google account.

Step 4: Select Personal information.

Step 5: Click on the Name in the Basic Info section.

Step 6: Enter the name you want to change into the required fields.

Step 7: Click Save to complete the renaming process.

Rename Google Meet with Gmail app on iOS

While it's not possible to change the Google Meet name from your iOS device's system settings, you can still do it using the Gmail app on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 1: Open the Gmail app on your iOS device.

Step 2: Tap the menu icon at the top left.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap on Settings.

Step 4: Tap Manage your Google account.

Step 5: Select Personal information.

Step 6: Tap the right-facing arrow to the right of your name.

Step 7: Enter the new name you want to change into the corresponding box.

Step 8: Click Done to save.

Add a nickname to your Google Meet name

Google's name fields are limited to first and last names, but users can also set nicknames to display in Google Meet. It's a convenient way to include a nickname in your display name or let others know your preferred name.

Step 1: Go to the account page on Google and sign in if necessary.

Step 2: Click Name under Basic Info.

Step 3: Click on the pencil icon.

Step 4: Enter the desired nickname.

Step 5: Select Save.

Step 6: Select Display name.

Step 7: Select one of the provided display name options and click Save.

After setting a nickname, users can choose to display their Google Meet name in the following ways:

1. Full name: John Smith
2. Last name - nickname - first name: John 'Johnny' Smith
3. Full name (Nickname): John Smith (Johnny)

Jessica Tanner

Update 14 March 2022