Google May Finally Let Users Change Embarrassing Old Gmail Addresses
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Key Points:
- Google is rolling out a new feature that allows users to change their Gmail addresses ending with @gmail.com, as confirmed by recent updates to the company’s help center pages in multiple languages.
- This feature enables users to switch to a new @gmail.com address while retaining all their account data, with the old email automatically becoming an alternate address that still receives emails and can be used for sign-in.
- After changing the email address, users must wait 12 months before creating another new Gmail address for the same account.
- The option is being gradually rolled out and is currently visible in certain regions and languages, but the English help page has not yet been updated, and the feature may not be available to all users immediately.
- Users can check their
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