Google has announced a major policy change that will simplify account management for millions of Gmail users worldwide.
For the first time, users will be able to change their existing @gmail.com email address to a new @gmail.com address without creating a new Google account.
Previously, Gmail addresses were permanent and could not be changed; only third-party email addresses linked to Google accounts could be updated. Google has now confirmed that this restriction will be removed.
The company stated that users will soon have the option to update the @gmail.com address associated with their account.
While technical details and rollout timing have not yet been shared, Google says the feature will eventually be available to all users.
Under the new system, the original Gmail address will remain active as an alias, allowing users to receive emails sent to both the old and new addresses.
All existing data including emails, contacts, photos, messages, and files stored in Google Drive will remain intact and unaffected.
Google also noted key conditions: after changing a Gmail address, users cannot create a new Gmail account for 12 months, and the new address cannot be deleted during this period.
Users will be able to sign in to all Google services, such as Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Play, and Google Drive, using either the old or the new email address.
