Google Rolls Out Long-Awaited @gmail.com Email Change Feature for Users

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Google is gradually rolling out the ability to change the @gmail.com email address associated with a Google Account to a new @gmail.com address.

This feature, previously unavailable, addresses a common pain point for users who regret their original username choice but didn’t want to abandon years of emails, photos, and data.

We already notified you about this update. According to the support pages, the rollout began recently and is expanding to all eligible accounts, though it may not yet be visible to everyone.

Your Google Account email address serves as the primary identifier for signing in to services like Gmail, YouTube, Drive, and Maps. It appears next to your profile picture across Google products and receives critical notifications.

Previously, changing this address required complex workarounds, such as disabling Gmail or switching to non-Gmail domains. Now, for @gmail.com users, a simple swap keeps everything intact while refreshing your digital identity.

This move comes amid growing demand for account flexibility amid heightened privacy concerns. Cybersecurity experts note that it could reduce phishing risks associated with outdated or easily guessable usernames, though users must still verify changes carefully.

How the Change Works: Step-by-Step Process

To check eligibility, visit myaccount.google.com/google-account-email on a computer and sign in. Navigate to “Personal info,” then “Email,” and look for “Google Account email.” If “Change Google Account email” appears, proceed; otherwise, wait for the rollout.



Options are rolling out gradually, but are still not available. (Source: CybersecurityNews)Before confirming, review potential disruptions. Chromebook users should prepare for directory sync issues. Those relying on “Sign in with Google” for third-party sites may need to update linked accounts.

Remote connections via Chrome Remote Desktop may disconnect, requiring a reconnect. Google urges backing up data, preemptively exporting Android device data, syncing Chrome, restoring contacts, securing photos, and preserving Location History. App settings might reset, akin to a fresh device login, so recreate them post-change.

Enter your desired new username, ensuring it’s unused and not recently deleted by another account. Click “Change email,” confirm with “Yes, change email,” and follow on-screen prompts.

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