A major new feature is in the works for Gmail: users will be able to change their primary email address for the first time without creating a new account. The rollout is expected to begin in India before becoming available globally.
Until now, changing a Gmail address without losing data was not possible. With the new option, users will be able to update their email directly in settings while all account contents remain untouched. The old address will continue to work, and messages sent to either address will arrive in the same inbox.
Google is introducing limits: the change will be allowed once a year and no more than three times in total. This is intended to improve security and prevent abuse. The update opens the door to more flexible and modern management of one’s digital identity. Users will be able to get rid of old, inconvenient or embarrassing addresses without losing a single important file or email.
