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Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 9:23 PM

Change name associated with email

I need to change the name that appears whenever I send an email. The email address belongs to my husband but for some reason, my name shows up 

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3 months ago

Hi @rbarry10681! Thank you for reaching out to us! We understand that you're trying to change your name on you AT&T email account. We hear you, and are happy to assist you.

 

To change the name please follow the below steps:

  1. Settings menu icon select Settings.
  2. Click Accounts.
  3. Click on the AT&T email account.
  4. Enter a new name in the "Your Name" field.
  5. Click Save.

If you're using currently.com, please follow the below steps: 

  1. ⁠Go to your Yahoo mail account and login.
  2. ⁠Select the Gear icon (on far right side under Home icon).
  3. ⁠Select "More Settings" (with dots icon) and this opens up another screen/page.
  4. ⁠On left side of new screen/page, select "Mailboxes".
  5. ⁠In middle row/column see "Mailbox List".
  6. ⁠Select the Mailbox for the account you want the name change.
  7. ⁠to the right another column (in the third column).
  8. ⁠Delete the old info, type in the new.
  9. ⁠Click "Save" after you update.

Let us know how it goes!

For further assistance we're here to assist you.

 

Thank you for contacting AT&T Community Forums!

Nate, AT&T Community Specialist.

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