Millions of Gmail users are set to have the option to change their email address to a new one. Google had previously indicated this upcoming feature, and now it seems to be rolling out globally. In an update on its Gmail blog page, Google has officially confirmed that users can switch their Google Account email ending in gmail.com to a new address with the same domain.
This change could be well-received, especially for individuals who wish to update their username or have experienced changes in their circumstances. However, Google has emphasized that this feature is gradually being made available to all users and may not be accessible to everyone immediately.
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 linked to the original address, will remain unaffected.
To determine 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 at 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 visible, it may not be accessible to you yet.
– Enter the new desired username, ensuring it has not been used before.
– Click on Change email and confirm by selecting Yes, change email.
– Follow the on-screen instructions provided.
Upon completion, the new Gmail address will become your primary account email, while the old address will serve as an alternate email.
