Gmail now lets you change your old email name without deleting account

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Google has finally added a feature many users have asked for: the ability to change your Gmail username without having to create an entirely new account.

This feature lets you change the beginning part of your Gmail address – the part before @gmail.com – which you use to log in to Google services like Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos.

The update, which started last year, is now available for all Google Account users in the U.S. It lets people easily manage their online identity while still keeping access to all their information.

How to change your Google email name

You can easily update the email address associated with your Google Account by going into your account settings, whether you’re using a computer, an Android phone, or an iPhone.

Start by going to your Google Account page and signing in if you need to. Then, click on “Personal info,” then “Email,” and finally “Google Account email.”

If you see a “Change Google Account email” option, click it. If you don’t, your account might not be able to change usernames at this time.

Google advises that switching accounts might cause problems with a few things. This includes issues with Chromebooks, apps that use your Google account to sign in, or if you use Chrome Remote Desktop to connect to devices. You might also need to reset some app settings, as if you were signing in to a new device.

Google suggests creating a backup of your important information – like contacts, photos, and everything on your device – just in case.

To update your username, choose one that’s currently available and hasn’t been used before. Then, click “Change email” and confirm your choice by selecting “Yes, change email.” Just follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update.

After you finish setting it up, your new Gmail address will be the one you use to sign in, and your old address will still be connected as a backup.

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2026-03-31 18:22