Google is introducing a new feature that will allow millions of Gmail users to change their email addresses to something different. The update, previously teased by Google, is now being rolled out globally. According to a recent post on the Gmail blog page, users can opt to switch their current gmail.com email address to a new one ending in gmail.com.
This change could be beneficial for users who wish to update their usernames or have experienced alterations 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 at this time.
Under the new system, both the old and new email addresses can operate simultaneously, 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 remain unaffected.
To determine if you are eligible to 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 means the feature has not been enabled for you yet.
– Enter the new username you desire, ensuring it has not been used before.
– Click Change email and confirm by selecting Yes, change email.
– Follow the on-screen instructions.
Once the process is completed, your new Gmail address will become your primary account email, while the old address will serve as an alternate email.