Millions of Gmail users will soon have the option to change their email address to a new one. Google had previously suggested this update, and it is now being rolled out globally. In an update on its Gmail blog page, Google has confirmed that users can change their Google Account email ending in gmail.com to a new address also ending in gmail.com.

This change could be beneficial for users who wish to update their username or have had changes in their circumstances. However, Google has emphasized that the ability to change the email address is gradually being made available to all users and may not be accessible to everyone at this time.

The new system will allow both the old and new email addresses to coexist, with emails sent to the current Gmail address automatically forwarded to the new one. Google assures users that their account data will not be impacted, and all photos, messages, and emails linked to the original address will remain unaffected.

To check if you can switch to a new Gmail address without losing your emails, follow these steps:

– Visit myaccount.google.com/google-account-email on your computer and sign in if required.
– Click on Personal info in the top-left corner.
– Select Email, then Google Account email.
– Under “Google Account email,” click on Change Google Account email.
– If the option is not visible, it may not be available to you yet.
– Enter the new username you desire, ensuring it is not already in use or previously used and deleted.
– Click on Change email, then confirm by selecting Yes, change email.
– Proceed with the on-screen instructions.

Once the process is completed, your new Gmail address will become your primary account email, while the old address will be retained as an alternate email.