Google Introduces Gmail Address Change Feature
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Google is rolling out a feature that allows users to change their @gmail.com address or create a new alias. This update provides users with greater control over their email identities. The feature is currently being tested in India, as indicated by a Hindi support document. Users with access will find the option in their Gmail settings. The original address will remain active, effectively creating an alias. Google has confirmed that the feature is gradually rolling out to all users. The previous address becomes an alias and remains active, allowing users to receive emails to both old and new addresses. Data saved in the account won't be affected by the change. Google limits the creation of new email addresses for the same account for the next 12 months, and users cannot delete their new email address.
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25.12.2025 16:30 2 articles · 22d ago
Google Rolls Out Gmail Address Change Feature
Google confirms the feature is gradually rolling out to all users. The previous address becomes an alias and remains active, allowing users to receive emails to both old and new addresses. Data saved in the account won't be affected by the change. Google limits the creation of new email addresses for the same account for the next 12 months, and users cannot delete their new email address.
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- Google will finally allow you to change your @gmail.com address — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 25.12.2025 16:30
- Google now lets you change your @gmail.com address, rolling out — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.01.2026 02:36
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Google is rolling out a feature to change @gmail.com addresses or create new aliases.
First reported: 25.12.2025 16:301 source, 2 articlesShow sources
- Google will finally allow you to change your @gmail.com address — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 25.12.2025 16:30
- Google now lets you change your @gmail.com address, rolling out — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.01.2026 02:36
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The feature is currently being tested in India, with a support document available in Hindi.
First reported: 25.12.2025 16:301 source, 2 articlesShow sources
- Google will finally allow you to change your @gmail.com address — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 25.12.2025 16:30
- Google now lets you change your @gmail.com address, rolling out — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.01.2026 02:36
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Users with access to the feature will find it in their Gmail settings.
First reported: 25.12.2025 16:301 source, 2 articlesShow sources
- Google will finally allow you to change your @gmail.com address — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 25.12.2025 16:30
- Google now lets you change your @gmail.com address, rolling out — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.01.2026 02:36
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The original address will remain active, creating an alias.
First reported: 25.12.2025 16:301 source, 2 articlesShow sources
- Google will finally allow you to change your @gmail.com address — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 25.12.2025 16:30
- Google now lets you change your @gmail.com address, rolling out — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.01.2026 02:36
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Google confirms the feature is gradually rolling out to all users.
First reported: 16.01.2026 02:361 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google now lets you change your @gmail.com address, rolling out — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.01.2026 02:36
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The previous address becomes an alias and remains active.
First reported: 16.01.2026 02:361 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google now lets you change your @gmail.com address, rolling out — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.01.2026 02:36
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Users can receive emails to both old and new addresses.
First reported: 16.01.2026 02:361 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google now lets you change your @gmail.com address, rolling out — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.01.2026 02:36
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Data saved in the account won't be affected by the change.
First reported: 16.01.2026 02:361 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google now lets you change your @gmail.com address, rolling out — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.01.2026 02:36
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Google limits the creation of new email addresses for the same account for the next 12 months.
First reported: 16.01.2026 02:361 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google now lets you change your @gmail.com address, rolling out — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.01.2026 02:36
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Users cannot delete their new email address.
First reported: 16.01.2026 02:361 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google now lets you change your @gmail.com address, rolling out — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.01.2026 02:36