Gmail Address Change: Google has now started rolling out the feature that millions of users have been eagerly waiting for since long. Years ago, in childhood, many people may have created a Gmail ID with the name Coolboy or Angelpriya, but as they grow up, they feel embarrassed to share the ID with others because of such words in the Gmail ID. To solve this problem of people, Google has brought a new feature with the help of which you can now change the Gmail ID address.
Who can change email address?
As 9to5Google reports, whether an address can be changed depends on how the account was originally created.
- Third-party account: Users who created a Google Account using a non-Google email (such as Yahoo or Outlook) will be able to update the linked Gmail address.
- Standard Gmail account: Even if you think that all accounts are eligible then it is not. Google’s support guidelines state that accounts with @gmail.com addresses may still face some limitations.
The rollout was first spotted by the Google Pixel Hub group on Telegram. Google has clarified that the primary email address used to log in can be changed, but the old address will remain linked to the account so that no data is lost.
Gmail feature: Will you get an update?
Google is gradually rolling out the ability to change account handles, but this feature is not yet available to everyone. You have to follow some steps to check if you have got this feature yet or not.
- Account Settings: Log in to your Google account on a desktop browser.
- Personal Information: Click on the Personal Information tab in the left navigation panel.
- Email Settings: Select Email in the Contact Information section and then tap Google Account Email.
- Check Eligibility: If the system does not allow you to open Settings, understand that the ability to change username is not currently available for your account.