Google is introducing the ability for users to change their Gmail usernames without creating a new account, ending years of fixed email addresses.
In a blog post, the company said users will be able to modify the part of their email address that appears before “@gmail.com,” while keeping their existing account, including emails, files, and settings.
The update applies to personal Google accounts and is designed to give users more flexibility as their needs or identities change over time.
The feature is rolling out starting in the United States, with Google not yet confirming when it will become available in other regions. For now, users outside the US may not see the option in their account settings.
Google said the process will be handled through account settings, where eligible users can select a new available username. The company noted that certain limitations apply, including availability of the desired name and restrictions intended to prevent abuse or confusion.
The update marks a notable change for Gmail, where email addresses have traditionally been permanent once created.
Users can now change their Gmail address
By Dawn Solano
