Gmail users update: Google now allows changing old, embarrassing usernames with no data loss: CEO Sundar Pichai; Here’s a step-by-step guide to do it

This feature is rolling out slowly and may not be available to everyone yet. Currently only available in the US.

Gmail username update: Step by Step Guide to Change Old Email ID

• Visit myaccount.google.com/google-account-email on a computer and sign in if prompted.
• At the top left, click Personal information > Email > Google Account email.
• Under “Google Account email,” click Change Google Account email.
• Enter a new existing username, click Change email > Yes, change email, and follow the onscreen steps.
• The old address automatically becomes an alternative email.

How Does It Benefit Old Gmail Users?

Users who have long been stuck with old or embarrassing addresses since Gmail’s launch in 2004 can now update to the more professional or preferred @gmail.com name without creating a new account. All photos, messages, emails, Drive files and settings remain intact. Users can still sign in with either address and receive mail from either; This makes the transition seamless for personal and professional use.

What Happens After Changing Your Google Account Email?

Your previous @gmail.com address becomes a permanent alternate email. You will receive messages from both old and new addresses. No data is lost. You can revert to the old address at any time, but you cannot create a new @gmail.com address or delete the new address for the next 12 months. Some services may need to update Google Sign-in or remote connections. Google recommends backing up data as a precaution.