Google has announced a significant update that will allow users to modify their email addresses even if they are currently using an “@gmail.com” address. Previously, changes were only permitted for accounts with third-party email addresses. The new functionality is currently being rolled out gradually, although details are still limited and the information is primarily available in Hindi.
This update means that users can change their existing “@gmail.com” email address to a new one with a different username while retaining access to their original inbox. Both the new and old email addresses will remain functional for receiving emails and signing in to Google services. However, users must be aware that they cannot make further changes or delete the new email address for a duration of 12 months following the switch.
In addition, the old email address will serve as an alias, ensuring that data associated with the account, such as emails and photos, will remain unaffected by the change. Users will have the option to reuse their previous email address after the one-year period, but they will not be able to create a new “@gmail.com” address within that timeframe.