{"id":18517,"date":"2026-01-01T15:42:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T10:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakalerts.net\/english\/?p=18517"},"modified":"2026-01-01T15:42:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T10:42:03","slug":"google-introduces-new-feature-allowing-gmail-users-to-change-email-address","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakalerts.net\/english\/?p=18517","title":{"rendered":"Google Introduces New Feature Allowing Gmail Users to Change Email Address"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1969\"><strong>Google has introduced an important update for Gmail users, offering greater flexibility and control over their account information.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2161\">Google account holders can now change their primary \u2018@gmail.com\u2019 email address linked to their existing account, allowing users to update their email identity without creating a new account.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2381\">One of the key highlights of this feature is that even after changing the account address, all user data will remain fully secure, as the tech giant has begun a gradual rollout of the feature to ensure data protection.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2544\">According to Google, when a user switches to a new Gmail ID, all stored data, including photos, messages, and emails, will remain completely unaffected and intact.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2737\">In addition, users will be able to sign in to Google services such as Gmail, Maps, YouTube, and Drive using either their old or new email address, providing added convenience and flexibility.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2926\">Google stated that once a new Gmail address is created, users will not be allowed to create another new address for the next 12 months, although the old address can be reused at any time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"3105\">Despite assurances regarding data safety, Google has advised users to back up their information before starting the change, as some app settings may be reset during the process.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3288\">Furthermore, Google explained that users who want to check whether the feature is enabled for their account can do so by visiting the \u2018personal information\u2019 section in the settings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3376\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google has introduced an important update for Gmail users, offering greater flexibility and control over their account information. Google account holders can now change their primary \u2018@gmail.com\u2019 email address linked to their existing account, allowing users to update their email identity without creating a new account. 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