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News1826-12-2025, 07:40

Google May Finally Let You Change Your Gmail ID: What It Means

  • Google is reportedly working on a highly requested feature to allow users to change their Gmail ID/username.
  • This feature could enable editing old usernames without data loss, with both old and new IDs remaining active.
  • Users would be able to log in with either the old or new username, and all emails would go to the same inbox.
  • Potential limitations include a 12-month waiting period for subsequent changes and a maximum of 3 changes.
  • The rollout is expected to be phased, starting in select regions, accessible via Google My Account.

Why It Matters: Gmail users might soon be able to update their IDs, retaining old access and data, with some limitations.

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