Google’s New Gmail Update: Can You Finally Change Your Email ID?

For years, Gmail users had one big limitation — you could never change your @gmail.com email ID. If you made a Gmail account years ago with an unprofessional or outdated name, your only option was to create a brand-new account.

Now, that is finally starting to change.

Google has officially begun rolling out a new feature that allows some users to change their Gmail email ID without losing their data.

But there’s a catch.

🔍 What Is This New Gmail Email Change Feature?

Google is testing and gradually rolling out a feature where users can:

Change their primary @gmail.com email address

Keep the same Google account

Retain all emails, Drive files, YouTube data, Photos, and subscriptions

This means no new account creation and no data loss.

🌍 Is This Feature Available for Everyone?

No. Not yet.

Google is releasing this feature in phases, which means:

Some users can see it

Many users cannot (yet)

Availability depends on account type, region, and rollout stage

If you don’t see the option, it simply means Google hasn’t enabled it for your account yet.

📱 How to Check If You Can Change Your Gmail ID

Follow these steps:

• Go to Google Account settings
• Open Personal info
• Scroll to Contact info → Email

Look for an option like:

• Change Google Account email
• Edit Gmail address
• If you don’t see this option, the feature is not live for your account yet.

What Happens to Your Old Gmail Address?

According to early reports:

Your old Gmail address may remain as an alias

Emails sent to the old ID may still arrive

You may be able to log in using both IDs

Exact behavior may vary as Google finalizes the rollout.

⚠️ Important Limitations You Should Know

You cannot change Gmail IDs frequently

Google may allow changes only once in a long period (example: 12 months)

The feature is not guaranteed for all accounts

Business / Workspace accounts may have different rules

🇮🇳 Is This Available in India?

Some Indian users have reported seeing this option, but many still don’t.

This strongly suggests that:

India is included in testing

Full availability will take time

📝 What Should You Do Right Now?

✔ Check your Google Account once every few weeks
✔ Do not trust third-party apps claiming to change Gmail IDs
✔ Avoid deleting your old account in excitement
✔ Wait for official rollout confirmation