Google Introduces Gmail Address Change Feature for US Users

Google has announced a new feature that allows US users to change their Gmail address username without losing access to their account. This update enables users to appear more professional by changing the quirky usernames they may have chosen in the past.

The tech company has introduced a limit of one name change per 12 months. For example, users with addresses like [email protected] can change them to more professional ones like [email protected].

Sundar Pichai, Google's chief executive, highlighted that users can now say goodbye to outdated usernames like [email protected] or [email protected] by updating their account settings.

Previously, Gmail users with quirky email addresses had to create a new account to change their username. The new feature allows users to transfer all their emails, data, and future traffic to the new address while keeping their old address active.

Users can change their Gmail address by going to their account settings, clicking on personal info, then email, and selecting the option to change their Google account email. Google has not indicated whether this feature will be rolled out worldwide.

This update is particularly significant as email addresses are now integral to day-to-day online tasks, such as logging into streaming platforms, and are highly visible in professional interactions like job applications.