Receipt of emails has never been more personal than with the iPhone's Mail app. By default, your email account's name is displayed as your email address, but what if you want to change it? It could be for privacy reasons, or maybe you want a more personal touch to your correspondences. Or perhaps, you've just noticed a typo in your name. No matter the reason, here's how you can quickly change your mailbox name right within the iPhone Mail app.
Before you proceed, remember this change in name will only reflect in your outgoing emails and not in your email address. Your email address will remain the same. Now, let's dive into the steps.
Accessing Mail Settings on iPhone
To make a change, you'll need to delve into your iPhone settings. Let's guide you there.
The process begins at your iPhone's home screen. Here's how you get to settings:
Through the Settings App
relaciones The quickest way to get to iPhone settings is to find the grey ‘Settings’ app on your home screen. It's usually placed amongst your commonly-used apps. Tap on this.
Or, you could use Siri. Just say, "Hey Siri, open Settings," and it will comply.
Through the Mail App
Alternatively, you can also access settings right from within the iPhone's Mail app. Open the Mail app, go to your inbox, and then tap on the 'Mailboxes' button at the bottom. Swipe right on 'Mailboxes' to find the ' Accounts' option. Tap on that.
Once in the Accounts list, find the email account you want to edit and tap on it. Now, scroll down to find and tap on the 'Account' option.
Changing Your Mailbox Name
Now that you're in the correct spot, you can make the change
Here's where you'll actually edit your name. Look for the 'Email' field and tap on it. This is where your current full email address is displayed.
Editing Your Display Name
The process involves tapping on the area where your full email address is shown, then deleting it, and typing in your desired new name.
Remember to keep it under 50 characters as any more might get chopped off in the recipient's inbox. Once you've finished, tap on 'Done' at the top-right corner of your keyboard.
Saving Your Changes
To finalize your changes, you’ll need to tap on the 'Done' button at the top-right corner of your screen. This will take you back to the Accounts screen. If you want to return to the Home screen, simply press the home button.
Now, when you send an email, you’ll see your new mailbox name replacing your old one. Easy enough, right?
Presto! You've now successfully changed your mailbox name on your iPhone. This simple process now lets you customize your emails to better reflect your personal style. Onwards to your next personalized touch!