Email addresses are one of those odd things that seem to stick with your for life. Which is funny considering most people create them when they are still in school and usually end up with something not quite suitable for adult life. So if you are still using a weird email address that no longer feels appropriate or professional Google has started rolling out a feature that allows users to change your Gmail address without losing your existing account. It's still rolling out but we'll show you how it works so you can use it once it hits your region.
Takeaways:
- Can you change your gmail address without losing access to everything you've signed up to?
- Where is the option to change your Gmail address in your Google account?
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How to Change Your Gmail Address and Update Your Google Account Email
If the option is available in your region, you can follow these steps to update your email address:
- Go to the Google account email settings page:
https://myaccount.google.com/google-account-email - Sign in to your Google account and confirm your identity if prompted.
- Once inside your account settings, navigate to the Personal Information section in the left-hand menu.
- Locate your current email address and click the arrow or option next to it to open more settings.
- Look for the option labeled “Change account email.” If you do not see this option, it means the feature has not yet been enabled for your region.
- Review any information or warnings about what may change when you update your email address. This can include how you sign in or how your account is displayed.
- Enter a new username that is available and not already in use by another account.
- Confirm your choice by clicking “Change email” and follow any additional verification steps if required.
What Happens After You Change Your Gmail Address?
After you finish the entire process, your new Gmail address becomes your primary email for signing in and sending messages. But! Your old address remains active as an alternate address, so you do not lose access to emails sent to it. This helps keep a smooth transition without disrupting your communication or linked services, especially things like 2FA and all the potential accounts you've signed up using it over the years.
Why Bother Changing your Gmail Email Address?
This is one of the best features Google has added in years as it's one that a lot of people will find super helpful in their day to day existance online. As we mentioned at the start, the rollout is gradual, so you will probably have to wait until the option becomes available in your region. When it does, the process is quick, simple, and allows you to update your email without creating a new account or losing your data.
