New Google Feature Lets Users Change Their @gmail.com Address

Google is gradually rolling out a new feature that allows users to change their existing @gmail.com email address without creating a brand-new account.

For years, Google Account holders were unable to alter their primary Gmail username after sign-up. If you wanted a new name, you had to create a separate account and manually transfer your data.

This new update simplifies the process, letting you replace your current Gmail address with a new one while keeping all your data intact.

According to Google’s support documentation, when you change your email address, your old address does not disappear. Instead, the system automatically converts your previous address into an “alias.”

This is a critical safety net for users. It means that even after you switch to a new handle, you will continue to receive emails sent to your old address.

Furthermore, all your saved data including Google Photos,…