New Delhi: Google has recently updated its Support Page with the steps for changing an @gmail.com email address. This comes after Google’s announcement in December last year, which stated that users will soon be able to switch to the latest Gmail username while keeping their similar, Google account along with all their existing emails, data, and access to the services. The change is rolling out gradually, which means it may not be available to all users right away.
Google has also explained that once a user changes their Gmail address, the old email address automatically becomes an alias. With this, emails sent to both the old and the latest Gmail addresses will land in the same inbox. Users can also sign in to Google services such as Gmail, YouTube, Maps, Drive, and Google Play using either email address. Google has also clarified that none of the users’ data will be affected by this change.
Photos, emails, messages, and files linked to the account will remain precisely the same. The company has also stated that the old Gmail address will continue to belong to the user and cannot be claimed by someone else in the future. After charging the Gmail address, users will not be able to change or delete the latest address for 12 months. Each account can change its @gmail.com address only three times, which means a total of four Gmail addresses per account. Some older versions, such as calendar events created before the change, may still show the old email address.
Google has also warned that changing the Gmail address may affect certain services. Users who use Chromebooks, rely on Sign in with Google on third-party websites, or access devices through Chrome Remote Desktop should check the relevant Google Support documents before making the changes.
