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How to get G+ profile name? I register on G+ but can't able to change G+ name . it is in number so i want to change own G+ name suggest me steps to change. Thanks !!

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Short update and practical fix (2017 → now):

This question from asked how to change a Google+ profile name; correctly pointed to Google’s help at the time and thanked them. Important context: the consumer Google+ product was shut down for personal accounts in 2019, so the old “edit your Google+ profile” workflow no longer applies — Google announced the sunsetting as part of Project Strobe and accelerated the shutdown in late 2018. (blog.google)

If the goal is simply “change the name people see” across current Google services, do the following (works today):

  • Change your Google Account display name: sign in to your Google Account (myaccount.google.com), open Personal info, then edit Name and Save. Practical guides summarise this flow. (howtogeek.com)
  • Change the sender name used for outgoing Gmail messages (if recipients still see a numeric/old name): Gmail → Settings → See all settings → Accounts and import (or Accounts) → in “Send mail as” click Edit info and set the display name you want. That specifically controls the name shown on sent messages. ()

Troubleshooting and cautions:

  • A numeric string shown as your account identifier usually means the underlying account/email (the username) was created that way; you cannot change the actual Gmail address/username — only the display name. If you need a different email address you must create a new account and migrate data. (howtogeek.com)
  • If changes won’t stick, clear browser cache, sign out/in, and check whether the account is managed by an organization — Workspace admins can control directory/display-name settings. If so, ask the admin to edit your profile. ()

Summary action list: (1) try myaccount.google.com → Personal info → Name; (2) update Gmail “Send mail as” if email recipients still see the old name; (3) if the account username itself must change, create a new account and migrate data.

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Look under "Control how other people see you" at

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Thanks for sharing the link

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