Google Messages: Profile Sharing And Customization Features
Google Messages has always been a convenient way to communicate, and with its new profile sharing feature, users can now control how they appear to others. This option was initially called Profile Discovery but has been renamed to Profile Sharing. The change comes with additional customization, letting users manage their display name and picture visibility.
Customizing Your Profile
When you first open Google Messages, you’ll be prompted to “Customize how you are seen,” which is a simple way to personalize your profile. This prompt leads you to options that allow you to edit your name and profile picture. The customization process is linked to your Google Account, ensuring that you can make changes across all connected services.
Enhanced Profile Management
The Google Messages update, featuring enhanced profile management tools, is now rolling out to users. With this change, managing how your profile is shared has become a key focus. Users can set preferences for how their name and photo are displayed, whether to just their contacts, anyone they message, or to keep it entirely private.
Key Features of Profile Sharing
When you sign in to Google Messages with your Google Account, you can decide how your profile information is shared. This new feature ensures that your name and picture will only be visible to other Google Messages users after you send a message. Your phone number is strictly used for verification and to help Google Messages users find you but won’t be shared across other Google services.
Rollout and Availability
This feature is being rolled out gradually and is currently seen on phones running the latest beta version of Google Messages. As this rollout expands, more users will experience the benefits of profile customization in their messaging app.
