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Google Lets You Change Your Gmail Address!
31 Mar
Summary
- Google Account users in the US can now change their Gmail email address.
- Previously, only an alternate email address was possible.
- Users can revert to their old email address after 12 months.
Google is now allowing users in the United States to change their Gmail email addresses, a feature first announced in December 2025. Previously, users could only add alternate email addresses. This new functionality permits a complete change to the primary username before the @gmail.com domain, impacting access to services like Gmail, Photos, and Drive.
When a user changes their Gmail handle, their old address becomes an alternate, but emails will continue to arrive at both the old and new addresses. Google emphasizes that data such as messages and photos will remain unaffected, though a backup is recommended. Users can use either their old or new address to sign into Google services and devices.
Changing one's Gmail address is accessible via a specific link in a web browser or mobile device. After updating, users must wait 12 months before they can change their Gmail address again. Google provides a support page to review potential issues before proceeding with the change.
