Gmail users can now change their email address. Here's how
KUSA.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Google is allowing U.S. users to change their Gmail username for the first time in 22 years, addressing the issue of outdated or embarrassing email addresses.
- When users change their Gmail address, the old address becomes an alternate address that still receives emails, can be used to send emails, and remains valid for sign-in.
- Users can change their Gmail username up to three times (four total including the original), with a maximum of one change per year and a 30-day cooldown if reverting to a previous username.
- All emails, account data, and history are preserved during the username change, avoiding the need to create a new account and manually transfer data.
- The feature was test rolled out in select markets late last year and is now being expanded to more U.S. users, simplifying the process of updating Gmail addresses.
