Gmail users will soon have the option to switch their email address without starting from scratch. Google is reportedly developing a feature that will allow users to change their Gmail username while preserving their current account, data, and history. This change will eliminate the need to create a new Gmail account for a different username.
Currently, there is no option to modify the original email address on Gmail once it has been assigned. Users must create a new account to obtain a new username. This process can be confusing and time-consuming. However, Google appears to be working on a solution. An updated Google Account support page indicates plans to allow users to switch email addresses directly within their existing Gmail account.
According to the updated support page, users will soon be able to replace their current Gmail address. This new feature is reportedly in the early rollout phase, with details appearing primarily in Hindi, suggesting an incomplete launch. Once implemented, users will have the ability to change their Gmail address while maintaining all linked data and Google services.
Additional changes are also in the works. When users change their Gmail username, the old username will remain active as an alias connected to the same Google Account. This means emails sent to both the new and old usernames will be accessible in one account, allowing users to sign in and send messages using either address. The old username will be protected, ensuring that it cannot be claimed by anyone else while the account remains active.
Retaining the old Gmail username is important, as it is linked to numerous other accounts. Updating this information individually across all platforms would be impractical. There will also be restrictions to prevent abuse of the feature; users can change their address only once every twelve months and will be limited to a total of four Gmail usernames, including the original.
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