Gmail address changes are now available, but access is limited

Google has started rolling out a way to change Gmail addresses and has published an English support page explaining the steps and limits. The feature is only available to some accounts for now, and Google says rollout will be gradual.

Google has begun rolling out an option to change Gmail addresses for some accounts, and the company has published an English support page that explains how the process works and what to expect. The feature is not yet available to everyone and Google says the rollout will continue gradually. The support page lays out the navigation steps, what happens to the old address, and several limits and possible issues. Key details: - To access the option, go to myaccount.google.com/google-account-email, sign in, and navigate to Personal info > Email > Google Account email to look for "Change Google Account email." - Some accounts will not show the change option; if it is absent, the account cannot be changed through this flow. - If available, users can enter a new address, click "Change email," confirm, and follow on-screen instructions; the new address becomes the Google Account default and the old address is retained as an alternate email. - Google reports that new mail will arrive at both the old and new addresses, and that account data such as photos, messages, and email will not be affected; the company advises taking a backup as a precaution. - The support page notes possible issues: some Google app settings may be reset and some third-party apps using Sign in with Google may not recognize the updated address; Google provides a separate troubleshooting page. - Users who encounter persistent problems can revert to their original Gmail address and delete the new one, but after creating a new address they cannot create another for 12 months and cannot create more than three new addresses in total. Summary: The new option lets eligible accounts replace their Gmail username while keeping the previous address as an alternate, and Google says core account data will remain intact. Some settings and third-party sign-in links may be affected and Google offers troubleshooting resources and a revert option. Availability is limited at present and Google is rolling the feature out gradually, so wider access is expected in the coming weeks.