Among many things, Google Meet allows you to change your account name. This gives you better control over your virtual identity and makes you easily recognisable among the participants. That being said, your Google Meet name is synced with your Google account. Hence, when you update the username in your Google account, the change applies to Google Meet as well. Wondering how to do that? Fret not, we have got you covered. Below is an easy step-by-step guide on how to rename your account name in Google Meet on PCs and Android and iOS devices.
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Before we guide you through the process of changing your Google Meet name on different devices, let's first get into the various reasons why you might want to take that step.
Here are the step-by-step instructions on how you can change your Google Meet name on a PC/laptop through a web browser, on Android through settings and on iOS through the app.
If you're using a Windows PC/laptop, MacBook or iMac, you can rename your Google Meet account name through a web browser. All you need to do is follow these instructions to the T.
You'll be notified that the changes will be reflected across all the Google apps you use. Wait for a couple of minutes and your new Profile Name will be displayed in Google Meet.
If you're an Android user, the process to change your name in Google Meet is quite simple for you. You can do it directly from your smartphone or tablet settings. Here's how.
Your new Google account name will be reflected in Google Meet in a couple of minutes.
While Apple devices don't give you the ability to change your Google account name through the device's settings, it's possible to do so using the Gmail app. Read on to know how.
Now, go to the Google Meet app and refresh it once to see the updated display name.
Should you wish, you can also add a nickname to be displayed with your profile name in the Google Meet account. It's a convenient way to add your middle name, designation, suffix or prefix, or just a nickname that you'd want your contacts to see. Here's the process for it.
You'll now be able to see your preferred name on all Google apps including Google Meet.
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Yes, you can. It'll take just a couple of minutes to change your Google Meet name using the step-by-step guide provided above, even if you're in a meeting. However, it might take time for Google to sync those changes. So there is a possibility that your new name might not be visible until the meeting is over.
Earlier, there was a limit on the number of times you can change your Google account name in a given time frame. However, Google now allows you to make the change as frequently as you want.
Try to clear cache and cookies from your web browser settings and then check again.
If you're a student, you can follow the instructions mentioned earlier to change your Google Meet name on a computer as well as mobile phone. However, you may not be able to do so, in case the administrator or the institution doesn't allow users to change their name.