Millions of Gmail users will soon have the option to change their email address to a new one. Google had previously hinted at this update, and now it is being implemented globally. In a recent announcement on the Gmail blog page, Google stated that users can switch their existing gmail.com address to a different gmail.com address if they wish.
This change could be beneficial for users who want to update their username or have had changes in their circumstances. However, Google noted that this feature is gradually rolling out to all users and may not be available to everyone yet.
The new system will allow both the old and new email addresses to coexist, ensuring that any emails sent to the current Gmail address will be automatically forwarded to the new one. Google assures users that their account data, including photos, messages, and emails associated with the original address, will not be affected.
To check if you can switch to a new Gmail address without losing your emails, follow these steps:
– Visit myaccount.google.com/google-account-email on your computer and sign in if required.
– Click on Personal info in the top-left corner.
– Select Email, then Google Account email.
– Click on Change Google Account email under “Google Account email.”
– If the option is not available, it may not be accessible to you yet.
– Enter the new username you want to use, ensuring it is not currently in use or previously used and deleted.
– Click Change email and confirm by selecting Yes, change email.
– Follow the on-screen instructions.
Once the process is complete, your new Gmail address will become your primary account email, while the old address will be kept as an alternate email.
