For many years, changing a Gmail address was almost impossible. Google’s older help pages told users that they could not change their username or email address. Now that has changed. Google says people in the United States can change the username part of a Google Account — the part before “@gmail.com” — and keep using the same account for Gmail, Photos, Drive, and other Google services. (support.google.com)
If a user wants a new address, Google says they should open Google Account settings, choose Personal info, then Email, then Google Account email. If the option to change the Google Account email appears, they may be able to switch from one Gmail address to another. After the change, the old Gmail address becomes an alternate email. That means messages sent to both the old and new addresses will still arrive in the same inbox, and the user can sign in with either address. (support.google.com)
There are some important points to remember. Google says photos, messages, and other saved account data will stay safe, so users do not need to start from zero. However, some older places may still show the old address, such as past Calendar events. Some non-Google apps and websites may also need users to update their email address manually, especially if they use Sign in with Google. Google also says users can go back to the old Gmail address, but they can create a new “@gmail.com” address only once every 12 months and only three times in total. (support.google.com)
This update may sound small, but for many people it is big news. Maybe they made a funny email address when they were young. Maybe they want a more professional name now. At last, Google is giving Gmail users a second chance. (blog.google)










