How to change old Gmail address and create a new address without losing data?

Gmail address change: Google recently announced that users can now set up a new email ID by replacing their old Gmail address. This change is effective immediately and does not delete any data. The importance of this update is because now users can easily change their old or embarrassing email ID.

After setting the new address, emails will automatically start reaching it, there is no need to make any additional settings for this. This feature is gradually being made available to all users. Let us know whether this update has come to your account or not and how to change the Gmail address.

Benefits of updating Gmail address

Have you ever wondered if your old email, like (email protected), is a little out of date now? A new feature from Google lets you change your Gmail address without losing any emails or photos. Both the new and old addresses work together, making changes easy and hassle-free.

The new Gmail address is a kind of alias of your old email. That means emails will keep coming on both and you can sign in from either address. All your data remains safe, but keep in mind that while creating a new address, it cannot be changed or deleted for one year and this change is possible only three times in a lifetime.

Check whether this update has come to your account or not

To check for updates, sign in by going to myaccount.google.com/google-account-email. If a pencil icon appears next to your email, you can change the address. If the icon is not there, this option is not currently available, check again after a while.

How to change Gmail address?

• First of all, login with your Google account by going to myaccount.google.com/google-account-email.
• There, click on the pencil icon near your Gmail address.
• Now type your new username, like (email protected) and tap Next.
• Google will then ask for verification over the phone or backup email to confirm your identity.
• After checking all the information, confirm, the change will be implemented immediately and both the old and new addresses will remain active.