Millions of Gmail users are in for a significant and much-needed update as Google announces the rollout of a new feature allowing users to change their email addresses. This update comes as a relief for those who are unhappy with their original Gmail account names.
Google stated, “Your digital identity has just received an upgrade.” Users now have the option to modify their Google Account username, the part before @gmail.com, which is used for various services like Gmail, Photos, and Drive.
One of the advantages of this update is that the original email address will continue to function alongside the new one. This means that messages sent to either account will not be missed by users.
Google reassures users that their stored data will remain intact, including photos, previous messages, and old emails. However, this feature is currently only available in the US, leaving users in the UK out of the loop for now.
For users in the US, Google advises accessing the Google account settings, selecting personal info, then email, followed by Google account email. If the option to change the Google account email is visible, users can select a new and unique username. It is important to note that users can only create a new address once every 12 months.
To see if the update has been applied to their accounts, users in the US are encouraged to check their settings promptly.