Google Introduces Feature for Changing Gmail Address Without Data Loss
Google has introduced a new feature that allows users in the U.S. to change their Gmail address without losing access to their data. To access this feature, users can go to their Google Account settings and navigate to Personal info > Email > Google Account email option to find the "Change Google Account email" button. By tapping on this button, users can initiate the process of changing their username. This change can only be made once every 12 months, and the new email address cannot be deleted during that time period.
Old emails will be preserved, and the old email address will continue to serve as an alternate address for the account. Users will have the flexibility to sign in to Google services using both the old and the new email addresses. The rollout of this feature is also being extended to some Hindi-speaking territories, as indicated by a support page in Hindi that explains the process of changing the username. Google has mentioned that the feature is being gradually rolled out, so users may not have immediate access to it.
In conclusion, Google's new feature allows users in the U.S. to change their Gmail address without losing access to their data. This change can be made once every 12 months, and the old email address will remain as an alternate address for the account. Users will have the convenience of signing in to Google services using both the old and the new email addresses.