Google has announced a long-awaited feature for Gmail users, allowing them to modify the first part of the email address, i.e. the user name, without having to create a new account or losing any information associated with their account.
Since Gmail launched more than 22 years ago, email addresses have been static, forcing users who chose outdated or inappropriate names to live with them or open a new account entirely.
But this new update puts an end to this matter, as users can now change the name in “Gmail” directly from the settings of their “Google” account, while preserving messages, files, and contacts, in addition to accessing other services such as “YouTube,” “Drive,” and “Photos.”
Users who have this feature can log into their Google account, then choose “Personal Information,” then “Email,” then click “Change Google Account email” to begin the name change process.
Once you enter a new, previously unused name, the email address is updated without affecting existing data, keeping old addresses as alternate addresses.
Although this is a big step, Google has imposed some conditions to ensure the stability of the service, including that the user can change the email name only once every 12 months, and the new address cannot be deleted during this period.
Also, the old address will remain linked to the account as an alternate address, and messages sent to it will continue to arrive in the same mailbox.
This new feature represents an ideal solution for millions of users who needed an email address that was more professional or reflected their current identity, especially those who created their accounts at a young age or for informal purposes. It also eliminates the need to create a new account and manually transfer data, greatly facilitating the user’s digital experience.
Although this feature is now available to all users in the United States, global markets will see its gradual launch in the coming months, according to “Arm News.”
