
Google Rolls Out In-Account Gmail Address Change With 12-Month Limit
Google is gradually adding a feature to change the primary @gmail.com address on a Google Account to a new Gmail address. The old address becomes an alternate and data stays intact; users can sign in with either address. Eligibility is checked via myaccount.google.com > Personal info > Email, with the option appearing for eligible accounts as rollout continues. There’s a 12-month cooldown preventing creation of another new @gmail.com, and work accounts require admin approval. While the change can boost security and reduce phishing risk, hurry-free changes may cause sign-in disruptions if recovery options lag, so back up data and enable two-factor authentication before proceeding.








