Google is allowing users to change their Gmail address, per official Google support doc — experimental @gmail feature rolling out in India first, no official announcement yet

⚡ Quick Hits

• Users can now change their Gmail address without creating a new account.
• The feature is currently being tested in India.
• Users will receive emails on both the old and new addresses, and all existing data will remain intact.

Google is finally adding a feature that many users have been requesting for years: the ability to change your Gmail address! According to official Google support documentation, this experimental feature is rolling out, with India being the first region to receive it.

This means you can finally ditch that embarrassing old email address you created back in the day without having to create a brand new Google account and migrate all your data.

After switching to a new Gmail address, you'll receive emails on both your old and new addresses. The best part? All your existing data, including emails, contacts, and settings, will remain intact. This makes the transition seamless and hassle-free.

While there hasn't been an official announcement from Google yet, the appearance of the support document suggests a wider rollout may be coming soon. Keep an eye out for this feature in your Gmail settings!