How to Change the Email Address on Your Google Account?

Gmail Users May Soon Be Able to Change Their Email Addresses

Google to Finally Let Users Change Their Gmail Address — Here’s How It Works

Google is rolling out a new feature that will allow users to change their Gmail email address—something that has long been unavailable for most accounts.

Your Google account is linked to several services you use every day, including Google Drive, Gmail and Google Photos, so it’s important to learn how to manage it effectively. Our guide shows you how to change your default Google account.

Until now, Gmail addresses ending in @gmail.com were permanent, forcing users to create entirely new accounts if they wanted a different email name. With this update, eligible users may be able to update their Gmail address directly from their Google Account settings without losing their data, subscriptions, or linked services.

The feature is being introduced gradually and may not be available to all users right away. Availability can depend on account type, region, and whether the account is personal, work, or school-based.

Change the Email Address for Your Google Account

In some cases, you can change the email address (username) used to identify your Google Account.

What this email address is

• It appears next to your name and profile photo when you’re signed in.
• You use it to sign in to your account.
• Google sends important account-related information to this email (unless you added a contact email).

⚠️ Important notes

• If your email ends in @gmail.com, you usually can’t change it.
• Work, school, or organization accounts may require help from your administrator.
• Review how this change affects “Sign in with Google” and Chrome Remote Desktop before continuing.

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Step 1: Check if You Can Change It

On Android

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Google → Your name → Manage your Google Account
   (or go to myaccount.google.com )
3. Tap Personal info.
4. Tap Email.
5. Tap Google Account email.
   • If you can’t open this setting, changing your email may not be possible.

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On Computer

1. Go to myaccount.google.com.
2. Click Personal info (left side).
3. Click Email.
4. Select Google Account email.
   • If this option isn’t available, your email can’t be changed.

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On iPhone or iPad

1. Open the Gmail app.
2. Tap your profile picture or initial → Manage your Google Account
   (or go to myaccount.google.com )
3. Tap Personal info.
4. Tap Email.
5. Select Google Account email.
   • If you can’t open this, changing the email may not be possible.

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Step 2: Change Your Email Address (All Devices)

1. Next to your email address, tap or click Edit ✏️.
2. Enter a new email address that isn’t already used by another Google Account.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Check your new email inbox for a verification email.
5. Open the email and click the verification link.

❗ If you don’t receive the email, try troubleshooting the email delivery issue.

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