Google has introduced an important update for Gmail users, allowing them to change their existing Gmail address, a feature that was not available before.
Previously, Google only allowed users who signed up with third-party email addresses to modify their account email.
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Gmail addresses were considered permanent. This policy is now set to change, offering more flexibility to users.
How the new Gmail change feature works
According to the report, users will be able to replace their current Gmail address with a new Gmail address directly from their Google account settings.
While the company has not shared full technical details, it has confirmed that the feature will be available to all users.
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What happens after changing your Gmail address
Google has outlined several important rules and limitations that users should understand before making the change:
Your old Gmail address will remain active as an alias, meaning emails sent to both addresses will still reach your inbox.
All existing account data, including emails, photos, messages, and files, will remain safe and unchanged.
You will still be able to sign in to Google services such as Gmail, Maps, YouTube, Google Play, and Drive using either the old or new email address.
Restrictions users must keep in mind
After switching to a new Gmail address, users will not be able to create another new Gmail account for the next 12 months.
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During this period, the newly changed email address cannot be deleted either.
Google says these measures are necessary to maintain account security and prevent misuse of the feature.
This update marks a major shift in Google’s long-standing policy and gives Gmail users more control over their email identity without losing access to their data or services.
