Rename Outlook 365 Email Account in Local Microsoft Outlook

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I'm trying to change the display name of my Outlook 365 email address. Currently, it shows a specific address, but I want to set it to something else.

I've attached a reference below.

The issue is that I can't change the display name in Outlook 365, whereas I can do so for my other email accounts like Gmail.

The settings where I'm unable to change the display name are shown below.

Notably, I can change the display name for my IMAP accounts, such as Gmail and iCloud.

I'm wondering if this is a Microsoft-specific problem, as it only occurs with my Office 365 email. I just want to make local changes to make it easier to navigate through my emails.

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Hey there,

Changing the display name for an Outlook 365 email address can be a bit tricky. I’ll walk you through some steps to help you achieve this.

Method 1: Changing Display Name via Outlook.com

  1. Sign in to Your Outlook.com Account
  • Go to outlook.com and log in to your Outlook account.
  1. Access Your Profile
  • In the top left corner, click on the initial of your name.
  • Click on My Profile.
  1. Edit Your Display Name
  • In the profile settings, you should see a field for Full Name.
  • Click Edit name next to Full Name.
  • Enter the display name you want to use.
  • Click Save.

Method 2: Using Microsoft 365 Admin Center (For Work or School Accounts)

  1. Access the Microsoft 365 Admin Center
  1. Select the User Account
  • In the admin center, select Users > Active users.
  • Choose the user account you want to update.
  1. Manage Contact Information
  • Go to the Account tab and select Manage contact information.
  • Update the Full Name field with your desired display name.
  • Select Save changes.

Method 3: Outlook Desktop App (For IMAP/PST Accounts)

  1. Open Outlook Desktop App
  • Open the Outlook desktop app on your computer.
  1. Access Account Settings
  • Go to File > Account Settings.
  • Select the email account you want to update.
  • Click Change next to your account.
  1. Edit Your Name
  • In the General Settings, you should see a field for Your Name.
  • Update Your Name with your desired display name.
  • Click OK.

Additional Tip (For Troubleshooting)

  • Try closing and reopening your Outlook app to ensure the changes take effect.

Here are the steps to change your display name in Outlook 365. If you’re still having issues, you can comment and I’ll try to assist you further.