Google will finally allow users to change their @gmail.com address or create a new alias, according to a newly surfaced support document.
First spotted in a Telegram group, the document confirms that Google is already rolling out a feature that lets users change their email address—and notably, the update goes beyond custom email domains.
Until now, Google allowed users to switch between different email aliases, but it did not let them change their actual “@gmail.com” address.
Now, however, Google aims to fix this limitation and give users greater control over their inboxes and identities.
Google Explains Why Email Addresses Matter
“The email address associated with your Google Account is the address you use to sign in to Google services. This email address helps you and others identify your account,” Google explained.
Building on that clarification, the company adds:
“If you’d like, you can change your Google Account email address that ends in gmail.com to a new email address that ends in gmail.com.”
So far, Google hasn’t officially announced the feature. Still, the existence of a detailed support document strongly suggests that the rollout has already begun.
Interestingly, the support document currently appears only in Hindi, which points to a limited test—possibly in India—before a broader global release.
If you already have access, you’ll find the option inside Gmail Settings, where the page includes a direct link to the support document outlining the change.
Google Catches Up With Gmail Rivals
Gmail alternatives like Outlook and Proton have long allowed users to switch between multiple aliases freely. Now, Google finally appears ready to catch up.
Importantly, when you change your @gmail.com address, your original address will continue to work. As a result, you’ll likely end up with two active @gmail.com addresses acting as aliases
For now, Google hasn’t shared when the Gmail address change feature will reach all users worldwide.
Source: BleepingComputer, Mayank Parmar
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