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[Email Communication](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/reporting-and-communication?hsLang=en#email-communication) # How to Change Your Email Name Display ## This guide will show you how to update the name that appears when sending emails to students or parents. A name display refers to how your name appears when sending emails. It is the visible sender name that recipients see in their inbox before opening the email. Follow these steps to update it: Navigate to **Settings \> School Settings \> Users.** ![](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-03-23%20231825-png.png?width=332&height=858&name=Screenshot%202025-03-23%20231825-png.png) Use the search bar to find the email address you wish to update. Click on the name assigned to the email address. ![](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-03-24%20001000-png.png?width=688&height=235&name=Screenshot%202025-03-24%20001000-png.png) A window will appear where you can edit the display name for the selected email address. Enter the new name you want to appear when sending emails. 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