Summary
Google announced that users in the United States can now change their Gmail addresses without creating a new account. This new feature allows users to update their email addresses through their Google Account settings. This change is being gradually introduced and should eventually be available to all users.
Key Facts
- Google allows users in the U.S. to change their Gmail addresses without making a new account.
- Users can change their email by going to Google Account settings and selecting the "Change Google Account Email" option.
- Not all users might see this option immediately, as it is being rolled out gradually.
- The original email address will remain as an alternate address, and users can still receive emails through it.
- Users can only change their email address once every 12 months.
- If desired, users can switch back to their old email address, making the new address the alternate.
- All data, like messages and access to Google services, remain unaffected by the email change.
