TL;DR
Google has posted support documentation indicating a new option to change an account address that ends with @gmail.com, and says the feature is being "gradually rolled out." The page — currently visible only in Hindi and first spotted on Telegram — outlines alias behavior, sign-in continuity, and limits on changes and deletions.
What happened
A Google support page recently updated in Hindi describes new functionality that will let users change the username portion of an address that ends in @gmail.com. According to the documentation, the original @gmail.com address will be converted into an alias and will continue to receive mail to the same inbox; both the old and new addresses will work for signing in. Google says data saved in the account (photos, messages, mail sent to the old address) won’t be affected. The support text also sets limits: accounts can change their @gmail.com address up to three times (for a total of four addresses), and users won’t be able to change or delete the new address for 12 months after the switch. The Hindi support page was first noticed in the Google Pixel Hub Telegram group; Google describes the capability as "gradually rolling out" but the functionality is not yet widely available in English documentation.
Why it matters
- Users who chose long-standing or outdated Gmail usernames could update their public address without creating a separate account.
- Keeping the old address as an alias preserves incoming mail and sign-in continuity, reducing account migration friction.
- Limits on changes and a 12-month lock on deleting or re-creating addresses introduce guardrails that affect planning and recovery.
- Legacy references (calendar events, older UI instances) may still show prior addresses, which could cause short-term confusion.
Key facts
- Google’s support page states users can change a Google Account email that ends with @gmail.com to a different @gmail.com address.
- The updated support content is currently visible only in Hindi and was spotted on the Google Pixel Hub Telegram group.
- When changed, the old Gmail address is set as an alias; emails to both old and new addresses arrive in the same inbox.
- Account data — including photos, messages, and emails sent to the old address — is not affected by the change.
- Users can sign in to Google services with either the old or the new address after the change.
- An account may change its @gmail.com address up to three times, yielding up to four distinct addresses in total.
- After switching, users cannot change or delete the new @gmail.com address for 12 months and cannot create a new @gmail.com address for 12 months.
- Older instances of some items (for example, Calendar events created before the change) may still show the old address.
- Google says the feature is "gradually rolling out," but the capability is not yet broadly available in English documentation.
What to watch next
- Timeline for when the change option becomes available to all users — not confirmed in the source
- When the English support page and wider documentation are updated to match the Hindi page — not confirmed in the source
- Whether the change will be supported for Google Workspace (business) accounts and any admin controls — not confirmed in the source
Quick glossary
- Google Account: A single account used to access Google services such as Gmail, Drive, Maps and YouTube.
- @gmail.com address: An email address that uses Google's Gmail domain as the account identifier.
- Alias: An alternate email address linked to the same inbox and account, allowing mail to be received under multiple addresses.
- Rollout: The staged release of a new product feature to users over time rather than all at once.
Reader FAQ
Can I change my @gmail.com address now?
Google’s support page says the option is being "gradually rolled out," but the feature is not yet widely available according to the source.
Will I still receive email sent to my old address after changing?
Yes. The old address is set as an alias and will continue to receive mail to the same inbox.
Can I sign in with the old address after changing to a new one?
Yes. Google’s documentation says you can sign in with either the old or new @gmail.com address.
How many times can I change my @gmail.com address?
Each account can change its @gmail.com address up to three times, for a total of four addresses.
When will the feature be available globally?
Not confirmed in the source.
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