Can I change my Gmail username?

Yes, Google is beginning to roll out the ability for free Gmail account users to change their username.

What happens to my old Gmail address if I change it?

Your old Gmail address will remain active for receiving emails and cannot be claimed by another user.

How often can I change my Gmail address?

After changing your Gmail address, you cannot change it again or delete the new address for 12 months.

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Gmail Lets You Change Your Username!

28 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Gmail users can now change their email username for the first time.
Old email addresses remain active for receiving messages.
Changes cannot be undone for 12 months after making them.

Google is set to enable free Gmail users to change their email usernames, a feature previously exclusive to Workspace administrators. This landmark update means millions of users can finally modify their primary email address. The change will allow users to retain access to their old email for receiving messages, ensuring no communication is lost. Furthermore, all existing data within the Google account, including photos and past emails, will be preserved, and users can continue signing into various Google services with either their old or new address.

Despite the long-awaited functionality, strict limitations are in place. Users will be unable to change their email address again or delete the new one for a period of 12 months following the initial modification. Google has not yet announced a specific rollout date or prioritized regions, but preliminary indications suggest that India might be among the first to gain access, as the support page currently appears in Hindi.