Millions of Gmail users are now receiving a significant update from Google. The company has announced the rollout of a new feature that allows users to change their email addresses, which is particularly beneficial for those who are unhappy with their current Gmail account name.
According to Google, this update enhances users’ digital identity by enabling them to modify their Google Account username (the part before @gmail.com) used for various services like Gmail, Photos, and Drive.
One notable advantage of this update is that both the original and the new email addresses will function simultaneously, ensuring that users do not miss any incoming emails.
Google reassures users that their stored data, such as photos, messages, and emails, will remain intact and unaffected by this change. However, this update is currently only available in the US, leaving users in the UK out of the loop for now.
For users in the US, Google advises accessing account settings, selecting personal info, then email, followed by Google account email. If the option to change the Google account email is visible, users can proceed to pick a new and unique username. It is important to note that each user can create only one new address every 12 months.
To determine if the update has reached their account, users are encouraged to review their settings promptly.