Google is rolling out a major update that allows users to change their Gmail address, a feature previously unavailable to those with the popular email service for years.
For years, Google has restricted users with a “@gmail.com” address from changing their email, leaving many stuck with their original choice.
The new functionality, which is being gradually introduced, allows users to update their Gmail username, while still retaining the same inbox and account access.
Once the change is made, the original Gmail address will act as an alias, meaning it will continue to receive emails and be usable for signing in to Google services.
While users can change their email address, they will be unable to modify or delete the new address for a period of 12 months.
In addition, users will not be able to create a new Gmail address for the next year after making a change.
This new feature will be limited to three changes per account, allowing a maximum of four Gmail addresses linked to the same account.
Despite the change, Google cautions that some older services or instances, such as Calendar events created before the change, may still show the old email address. However, users will retain the ability to send emails from their previous Gmail address.
