New Update: Gmail Now Allows Users to Change Their Username

Google has begun introducing a feature that allows people to update their main Gmail username without opening a new account. The change lets you keep everything tied to your account emails, files, and other data while switching to a new address. However, there are restrictions: you can only make a change once per year, and no more than three times in total. The rollout is gradual, with users in the United States getting access first.

To find out if you can use this option, head to your Google Account and open the “Personal info” section, then check whether the “Email” field is editable. Even after switching to a new username, your previous addresses will still work and continue receiving messages as aliases. Just keep in mind that some external accounts or services linked to your old email may need to be updated manually.