Trending Now - US Google Users Can Now Update Their Gmail Addresses Annually
WHO:
Techmeme - All users in the US with Google Accounts
Engadget - Google, the company providing the service
TechCrunch - Google, the company providing the service
WHAT:
Fast Company - Google will allow users to choose any available @gmail.com username when changing their email address.
Fast Company - Users can change their Google account names across multiple products, including Gmail, Photos, and Drive.
TechCrunch - Users can change their username up to three times total over their account's lifetime.
Fast Company - Users can change their Google account names across multiple products, including Gmail, Photos, and Drive.
Fast Company - Users can change their Google account names up to three times total over their account's lifetime.
TechCrunch - Users will not be able to delete their new email address for a period of 12 months after changing it.
Techmeme - Google allows users in the US to change their Google Account username.
Engadget - Users can change their Gmail address, specifically the part before the "@" symbol.
TechCrunch - Users can change their username only once every 12 months.
Engadget - Gmail will retain all previous emails after a username change.
Engadget - The former Gmail name will remain as an alternate email address.
WHERE:
Techmeme - United States
WHEN:
Techmeme - The option to change usernames will be available starting on April 1, 2026.
Engadget - Gmail will have been around for 22 years as of April 1, 2026.
Engadget - The option to change usernames is available starting on April 1, 2026.
Engadget - Gmail will have been around for 22 years as of April 1, 2026.
Techmeme - Google announced the gradual rollout of this option in December 2025.
WHY:
Engadget - Many users have poorly chosen email addresses and are looking for a chance to change them.
HOW:
Engadget - To change the Google Account username, users must go to the email settings page, click on Personal info, then Email, and select Change Google Account email if the option is available.
Fast Company - To change the Google Account username, users must navigate to their email settings and select "Change Google Account email."
TechCrunch - Users will not be able to delete their new email address for a period of 12 months after changing it.
Engadget - To change the Google Account username, users must go to the email settings page, click on Personal info, then Email, and select Change Google Account email if the option is available.
(UPDATED March 31, 2026 23:06 UTC)
Google has announced that users will now be able to choose any available @gmail.com username when changing their email address, a feature that extends across multiple products like Gmail, Photos, and Drive. Users can make this change up to three times throughout their account's lifetime, providing more flexibility in personalizing their online identity. To change their username, users need to navigate to the email settings page, click on Personal info, then Email, and select Change Google Account email if that option is available.
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(UPDATED March 31, 2026 21:08 UTC)
Users can now change their Google account names across multiple products, including Gmail, Photos, and Drive, with the option to do so up to three times during their account's lifetime. However, once a user changes their email address, they won't be able to delete it for a period of 12 months. To make the change, users need to go to their email settings and select "Change Google Account email."
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(UPDATED March 31, 2026 19:21 UTC)
Starting April 1st, users will have the option to change their usernames on various platforms. That same day marks the 22nd anniversary of Gmail, which has been a staple in email communication since its launch. As these changes roll out, many will be reflecting on the evolution of online identity and communication over the years.
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(UPDATED March 31, 2026 17:22 UTC)
TechCrunch reported that users will face a new restriction regarding their email addresses, as they will not be able to delete their new email address for a period of 12 months after making a change. This policy aims to enhance security and stability for users. The update was announced at 15:21 UTC.
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(UPDATED March 31, 2026 15:21 UTC)
Starting April 1st, Google will allow users in the United States to change their Google Account username, specifically the part before the "@" symbol in their Gmail address. This change can only be made once every 12 months, but Gmail will retain all previous emails and the former name will serve as an alternate email address. Users can access this feature by navigating to the email settings page and selecting the option to change their Google Account email if it's available.