need to change my "from" email name when I'm sending emails in New Outlook for my google account

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need to change my "from" email name when I'm sending emails in New Outlook for my google account

Alex Kukurudz 0

I need to update my current sender name in New Outlook for a google account. I made the changes in GMAIL but those are not reflected in my "new" outlook account. What are the steps to update my sender name?

Alex Kukurudz 0 Reputation points

2026-11-05T22:40:30.62+00:00

I did remove it once already then added the account back and it still showed my original name. I've already made the change in Gmail and when I'm sending emails out of my gmail account the correct revised sender name is reflected but not in outlook. I tried to switch to the "classic" outlook but it wouldn't let me add the google account. These are the settings I tried to use when adding the google account in classic outlook:
Kai-L 21,095 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-11-05T22:58:19.6166667+00:00

Dear Alex,

Thank you for trying that and sharing the settings. I'm sorry the name still hasn't updated. Your server settings look correct, so the problem is more likely the sign-in step. Could you please share the error message you see when classic Outlook fails to add the account? Please hide your email address before posting.

In the meantime, one common cause is that Google doesn't accept your regular Gmail password in a manual setup. If you haven't already, you can try File > Add Account and sign in through the Google window, or create an app password in your Google account and use it instead.

I hope this helps. Looking forward to your reply.

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Alex Kukurudz 0 Reputation points

2026-11-05T22:40:30.62+00:00

I did remove it once already then added the account back and it still showed my original name. I've already made the change in Gmail and when I'm sending emails out of my gmail account the correct revised sender name is reflected but not in outlook. I tried to switch to the "classic" outlook but it wouldn't let me add the google account. These are the settings I tried to use when adding the google account in classic outlook:
Kai-L 21,095 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-11-05T22:58:19.6166667+00:00

Dear Alex,

Thank you for trying that and sharing the settings. I'm sorry the name still hasn't updated. Your server settings look correct, so the problem is more likely the sign-in step. Could you please share the error message you see when classic Outlook fails to add the account? Please hide your email address before posting.

In the meantime, one common cause is that Google doesn't accept your regular Gmail password in a manual setup. If you haven't already, you can try File > Add Account and sign in through the Google window, or create an app password in your Google account and use it instead.

I hope this helps. Looking forward to your reply.

Answer 1

Dear Alex,

From my research, New Outlook for Windows currently doesn't have a setting to edit the sender name for a Gmail account. The name is usually picked up from your Google account when the account is first added, so changes made later in Gmail may not carry over. To pick up your updated name, you can try remove the account and add it again:

In new Outlook, go to Settings > Accounts > Email accounts.
Select Manage next to your Gmail account, then choose Remove.
Add the account again with Add account and sign in to Google.

If the old name still appears, I recommend sharing this as a suggestion with the product team through Help > Feedback > Make a suggestion in new Outlook. You can also post it or vote for an existing idea on the Outlook (new) · Community. The product team is in charge of this site, and they constantly check customer reviews and feedback. The higher the number of votes, the more attention the team will pay to it. Many features are developed and improved based on customer feedback. As a moderator, I will also pass along your feedback to the appropriate team for further consideration. While we don't directly influence product design, user feedback is actively reviewed and helps prioritize future development. If you’re unable to submit feedback yourself, please feel free to reach out to me, and I’ll be happy to submit it on your behalf.

I appreciate your kindness and understanding as we deal with these evolutionary product changes. Please get in touch if you need anything else.

Answer 2

Alex Kukurudz 0

these settings did not work:

Use these settings for your Gmail account in classic Outlook:

Setting	Enter
Account type	IMAP
--------	--------
Account type	IMAP
Username	Your full Gmail address
Incoming mail server	imap.gmail.com
Incoming port	993
Incoming encryption	SSL/TLS
Outgoing mail server	smtp.gmail.com
Outgoing port	587
Outgoing encryption	STARTTLS
Outgoing authentication	Required — use the same credentials as incoming mail

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