Millions of Gmail users are now experiencing a significant update from Google. The tech giant has officially announced the rollout of a new feature that allows users to change their email addresses, offering a solution for those dissatisfied with their original Gmail account name.
Google stated, “Your digital identity has been enhanced,” emphasizing the ability to modify the Google Account username, which is used to access various services like Gmail, Photos, and Drive.
One key advantage of this update is that both the new and old email addresses will function simultaneously, ensuring that users do not miss any incoming messages sent to either account. Google assures that all data stored in the accounts, such as photos, messages, and emails, will remain intact.
While this change is a positive development, it is currently only available in the United States, leaving users in the UK out of the loop for now. Users residing in the US are encouraged to review their settings promptly.
“For US users, navigate to your Google account settings, select personal info, then email, followed by Google account email. If the option to change the Google account email appears, select it, and choose a new, unique username,” Google instructed. It is important to note that the original email address will remain as an alternative on the account. Users are limited to creating a new address once every 12 months. To determine if the update has been applied to your account, check your settings accordingly.