Google today announced a long-requested change that finally lets users update the Google Account email address tied to services like Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Photos, Google Drive, and more.
The feature allows users to switch the primary email associated with their Google Account without needing to create a brand-new account or migrate all their data manually.
However, Google says the rollout is currently limited to accounts in the United States, with no timeline yet for availability in other countries. The company also has not confirmed when—or if—the feature will expand globally.
You can now switch your Google Account to any available @gmail.com address, and your previous email will automatically become an alias. This means you retain ownership of your original address, and both the old and new emails can still be used to sign in, send, and receive messages.
Google says users can change their account email once per year, with a maximum of three changes overall. Importantly, all emails, data, and account history remain intact throughout the process. If you later change your mind, you can also revert back to your previous email address.
This update is particularly helpful for long-time Gmail users who may have created accounts years ago with usernames they no longer want to use. For example, someone who signed up as as a teenager could now switch to a more professional address like
While Gmail has long supported email aliases, this is the first time users can fully change their primary Google Account email address, rather than just adding additional ones.