Want to change your Gmail address? Google now lets you do it without losing any data

If you’ve been using an old Gmail address from the days when your username didn’t matter, now is the perfect time to update it. Google has announced on its official X account that Gmail users in the US can now modify their '@gmail.

com' address while keeping all their existing emails and data intact.

The change isn’t limited to Gmail alone—it also applies to key Google services like Photos, Drive, and more, allowing users to update their account identity across the entire ecosystem in one step.

According to Google, once you update your Gmail address, your previous email will become an alternate. It will still exist in the background, and any messages sent to either your old or new address will arrive in your updated inbox. You asked, we delivered.

If you’re a U. S. Google user, you can now change your account username for tools like Gmail, Photos, Drive and more — while keeping your emails, data and account history. Here’s what to know: 1️⃣ You can choose any available @gmail. com username. 2️⃣… pic.

twitter. com/eF2lgbJaFg— Google (@Google) March 31, 2026 ALSO READiPhone 18 series price in India leaked, iPhone Fold could cost close to Rs 2 lakh You also have the option to send emails from your former address if desired.

This way, you don’t have to update all your subscriptions or accounts, and everything stored in your account—such as emails, photos, and other data—remains intact. How to Update Your Gmail Address?

Changing your Gmail address works the same way on any device—desktop, Android, or iOS. Follow these steps to update your email handle: Go to myaccount. google. com/google-account-email and log in to your account.