Google has now officially announced the ability to change the Google Account username, i.e., the part before the Gmail address (@gmail.com). The company also confirmed that the functionality is now available for all Google Account users in the US. If you have an embarrassing username, you can now finally fix it with this functionality.
US Google Account users can now change their Gmail address usernames
In a blog post, Google says that users can change their Google Account username, which they use to sign in to apps and services like Gmail, Photos, Drive, and more. The tech giant says that it started rolling out this year, but it is only now that it’s available for all Google Account users, at least in the US. Since Google just announced the functionality, it may take some time before the changes start showing.
The company has also shared a video detailing how you can change the Google Account username. You can change the username by heading to Google Account settings (http://myaccount.google.com), then tap Personal Info > Email > Google Account email > Change Google Account email. From here, you can change your username.
You can only create a new address once every 12 months
When you change your username, your previous email address will remain. Google will save it as an alternative email address. This means emails sent to your previous email address will still reach you. Users can use alternate emails to sign in to their Google Account. Google clarifies that changing your Google Account username won’t affect data saved in your account.Â
That said, Google states that you can create a new address only once every 12 months. Users will have the option to revert their Google Account email to a previous username. But they won’t be able to create a new one for 30 days.
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