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How to change your name on Yahoo Mail and customize how people see your emails

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Whether you just got a legal name change or simply want to switch up your nickname, it's easy to edit your name on Yahoo Mail .

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And luckily, you can do it using any internet browser on your Mac or PC, or the mobile app for iPhone and Android devices.

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1. Open the Yahoo Mail app and tap on your profile icon in the top-left corner.

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2. Tap on "Manage Accounts."

3. Tap on "Account Info."

4. Tap on "Personal Info."

5. Tap on the "Edit" option.

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6. Here, you can edit your first name, last name, and nickname. Tap on the one you'd like to change and type in your new name.

7. Tap "Done" to save your new details.

1. Open up your preferred browser and log into Yahoo Mail , and then click the profile icon in the top right corner.

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2. A pop-up bubble will appear under the profile icon. Click on "Account Info."

3. A new tab will open up in your browser, bringing you to your "Personal Info" page. Click "Edit" in the top right corner.

4. Here, you can edit your first name, last name, or nickname. Click on the one you'd like to change and type in your new name.

5. Click "Done" to save your new names.

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