Google Meet is one of the most used go-to conference apps in the world. To make the platform more engaging and fun, the company allows users to change the virtual background, cast screen, start a collaborative whiteboard, and so on. However, it does not allow you to change your name. Also Read - Google Meet adds new features including integrating YouTube, Spotify
There is still a way by which you can change your name on Google Meet. Google Meet is synced with your Google account. So, if you update your username on your Google account, the change will automatically apply to the Google Meet. Also Read - Google Meet: Top 5 feature that you need to know now
Here’s a simple guide that will help you to change your username in Google Meet on Android, iOS and PCs. Also Read - Google starts merging Google Duo, Meet for Android, iOS users
How to Change Your Name in Google Meet on PCs
If you are using Google Meet on your PC, you can change your name using any web browser.
Step 1 – Open any web browser on your computer.
Step 2 – Open your Google account
Step 3 – On the left, select Personal Info tab.
Step 4 – Under Basic Info, click on the Name Field.
Step 5 – Then, click on the pencil icon to edit the name.
Step 6 – Change it to the name you want to display on Google Meet.
Step 7 – Click on Save.
How to Change Your Name in Google Meet on Android
If you are using Google Meet on your Android device, you can easily change your username from your Android settings.
Step 1 – Go to your phone settings
Step 2 – Scroll down and tap on Google
Step 3 – Tap on Manage your Google Account
Step 4 – Select Personal Info tab
Step 5 – Under Basic Info, tap on the Name Field
Step 6 – Then, tap on the pencil icon to edit the name
Step 7 – Change it to the name you want to display on Google Meet
Step 8 – Tap on Save.
How to Change Your Name in Google Meet on iOS
If you are using Google Meet on your iOS device, follow the below steps.
Step 1 – Open the Gmail app on your iOS device
Step 2 – Tap on the three bars icon, on the top left corner
Step 3 – Select the Settings option
Step 4 – Tap on your Google account
Step 5 – Then, tap on Manage your Google Account
Step 4 – Select Personal Info tab
Step 5 – Under Basic Info, tap on the Name Field
Step 6 – Then, tap on the pencil icon to edit the name
Step 7 – Change it to the name you want to display on Google Meet.
Step 8 – Tap on Save.