Regretting your old Gmail address? You’re not alone. Google is finally giving Gmail users the option to change their @gmail.com address.
According to a support page (weirdly available in Hindi at the moment), the feature works more like adding a new alias rather than replacing your old account.
Your original Gmail will still receive emails, and you can continue using it to log in to apps and services. All your files, photos, and messages tied to the old address will remain intact. Basically, the old address becomes an alias for the new one.
There are a few limits, though. You can only change your Gmail address once a year, and Google caps the total number of new addresses at three. The good news is you can switch back to your old address anytime.
Google also warns that some settings and files may not carry over properly on ChromeOS. To be safe, they recommend backing up your computer before making the change.
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For many, this is a small but welcome change. Sure, you can always make a new Gmail and forward your old mail, but it’s good to finally have a built-in option.
The feature is gradually rolling out. Stay tuned for updates.
