At the beginning of this year, Google updated one of its Gmail support pages to highlight support for username change. The option would finally enable you to get rid of your embarrassing Google account username in favor of something better. Two months later, Google has finally rolled out this option for all Gmail users in the US.
In an announcement, Google says the ability to change your
You can always switch back to your old Gmail username if you wish to. This will not count against the limit of three new usernames. For security reasons, Google will not release your old username for others to take.
Once you update your username, it will become the primary way for you to log into various Google apps and services. Changing your username will not affect your existing account data, though Google recommends creating a backup.
Your old email address will remain linked to your new username as an alias. Emails sent to the old address will still arrive in your inbox, and you can continue using it to send messages. You can also use it to sign in to Google services.
Give your Gmail username a fresh start
You can change your Google account username from the web, Android, or iPhone. On PC, head over to this link to change your Gmail username. Click the “Change Gmail Username” option to proceed further.
However, the tool is only available in the US for now. It’s unclear if Google will expand this feature to all Gmail users worldwide, though it may eventually happen.
Google notes that your new Gmail username will appear in Google products. However, the changes won’t apply retroactively, so older calendar events will still show your old email.
If you’ve been stuck with an embarrassing or outdated Gmail username, this is a good opportunity to move on to something more professional and future-proof. Just keep in mind that while your old address will continue to work as an alias, your new username will be what most people see going forward.
