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Q158559: How to Change Your Name in Microsoft Exchange Server

Article: Q158559
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): winnt:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbusage exc4
Last Modified: 22-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, version 4.0 
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SUMMARY
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If you change your name (for example, because you get married) and you want to
change your name accordingly in Microsoft Exchange, follow the procedure in this
article.

MORE INFORMATION
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To change your alias and mailbox name:

1. Select the appropriate recipients container, select your mailbox and select
  File-Properties.

2. On the General property page change the First, Last, Display, and or Alias
  fields as appropriate.

3. Make the appropriate changes to the E-mail Addresses tab for X400, MS, and
  SMTP addresses. The mailbox name for the client profile will also need to be
  changed to reflect any changes made to the display name.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbusage exc4 
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : winnt:4.0

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