Google has begun rolling out an option to change Gmail address, allowing some account holders to replace their existing @gmail.com username without creating a new account or losing emails, photos or Drive files, reports Cape {town} Etc.
Under the guidance posted on Google’s help pages, the user’s old address becomes an alias and will continue to receive mail to the same inbox. Account access to services such as YouTube, Maps and Drive remains unchanged; users may sign in with either the old or new address.
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Google sets clear limits. An account can only generate a new @gmail.com address up to three times and must wait 12 months before creating another new Gmail address. Some ChromeOS settings may require a backup before switching.
(9to5Google)
The change answers a long-running user request to escape outdated or unprofessional handles. As The Verge notes, the update reads like adding a second address rather than erasing the first, but it still gives people a practical route to refresh their online identity.
For now the revised instructions appear on the Hindi support page first, which suggests a phased rollout that will expand over time.
To check availability, visit your Google Account, open Personal info and look under Email.
If you are considering a change, back up local ChromeOS files and review linked services before you proceed.
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