Google may let users change their old gmail address soon. Gmail users around the world could soon get a long-awaited way to update their @gmail.com addresses without creating a new account. The tech giant is gradually rolling out a feature that allows users to change their primary Gmail address while keeping the same account and all associated data intact.
According to updated Google support documentation first spotted on regional pages, the change gives Gmail account holders the freedom to replace an existing @gmail.com address with a new one that also ends in “@gmail.com.” Previously, Google did not allow most users to update their Gmail addresses once chosen, a policy that left many stuck with old or unprofessional email handles.
Under the new system, after switching to a new email address, the original Gmail address automatically becomes an alias. That means emails sent to either the old or new address will arrive in the same inbox, and users can sign in using either version. Google has confirmed that all account content, including emails, photos, messages and files, remains untouched by the change.
Industry observers note that this update aligns Gmail with features already offered by some competitors and responds to long-standing user demand. Tech enthusiasts on social media have shared impressions that the option appears first in some regions such as India before expanding worldwide.
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Google will limit Gmail address changes to once every 12 months, and users can make up to three changes total, meaning a maximum of four Gmail addresses over an account’s lifetime. For a period after making a change, users can’t modify or delete the new address again for 12 months. Some legacy services like older calendar events may still show the previous address.
This feature marks a big shift in how Gmail handles user identity and personal branding. It gives users control over digital impressions tied to longstanding Gmail accounts, especially those created in younger years. The rollout will be gradual, so many users may not see the option immediately.
In the coming months, as this capability expands, changing your Gmail address may become as easy as updating a profile name, finally letting users move past old usernames while keeping data safe and unified under one account.
