Google has announced it is introducing a new feature that will allow users to change their email address even if it ends with “@gmail.com,” according to information posted on a Google support page.
Until now, Google only permitted account email changes for users who signed up with third-party email addresses, while those using a Gmail address were unable to modify it. The update marks a significant shift in that policy.
The company says the feature is being “gradually rolled out to all users,” though it has not yet provided detailed information through other official channels.
Under the new option, users will be able to switch their existing “@gmail.com” address to a new Gmail address with a different username. Google notes that emails sent to the original address will continue to arrive in the same inbox, and both the old and new addresses will remain valid for signing in. The update will not affect account access or settings.
However, Google cautions that once the change is made, users will not be able to modify or delete their email address again for a period of 12 months.
