Millions of Gmail users are set to have the option to change their email address to a new one. Google had previously hinted at this update, and it is now being rolled out globally. In an update on the Gmail blog page, Google has officially announced that users can switch their Google Account email ending in gmail.com to a new address with the same ending.
This change could be beneficial for users 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, so it may not be accessible to everyone yet.
The new system will allow users to have both their old and new email addresses active simultaneously, with emails sent to the current Gmail address automatically forwarded to the new one. Google assures that all account data, including photos, messages, and emails linked to the original address, will remain unaffected.
To check if you can change 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.
– Choose 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 available to you yet.
– Enter the new username you desire, ensuring it is unique and not previously used.
– Click on Change email and confirm by selecting Yes, change email.
– Follow the on-screen instructions provided.
After completing the process, your new Gmail address will become your primary account email, while the old address will be retained as an alternate email.