Google allows users to change their existing @gmail.com address while retaining their entire data ecosystem (Photo: ST).
If you have an email address like "congchuabongbong_200x" or "boy_dep_trai_9x" and feel extremely embarrassed every time you send your CV to recruiters, then this is the solution for you.
Google has just released a historic update: allowing users to change existing @gmail.com addresses while preserving their entire data ecosystem.
Ending 20 years of "suffering"
Previously, changing an email name required users to create a new account, which meant facing the nightmare of transferring data from photos and messages to linked services. With the new update, this worry has been eliminated.
After renaming your email address, your old address will continue to function alongside it. This means you will receive emails sent to both your old and new addresses, ensuring a smooth transition without losing any information.
This update sparked a wave of celebration on social media platforms: "A feature needed since 2005, but not released until 2025. Two decades of suffering are finally over," one Gmail user shared on Twitter.
Beyond simply removing "unflattering" names, this feature also carries significant humanitarian meaning for the transgender community or those who have legally changed their names, helping them easily unify their personal identity in the digital space.
Key considerations when making changes.
While this is a significant step forward, Google has still set some specific rules to ensure the system's stability:
Consistent @gmail.com domain extension: This feature currently only applies to personal accounts with the @gmail.com domain extension, and new addresses must also adhere to this format.
Time limit: Once you've changed it, you'll have to wait at least 12 months before you can register another email address for the same account. However, you can always switch back to your old address at any time.
Update timeline: Google is gradually rolling out this feature globally. So, if you don't see this option yet, please be patient and wait a little longer.
How to check and change your Gmail address
To check if your account has been updated with this feature, you can follow these steps:
Access the Gmail app or your personal Google account.
Select “Manage your Google account”.
Go to the "Personal Information" section, then click on the Email Address.
If your account is on the updated list, the option "Change your Google account email address" will appear.
While competitors like Microsoft Outlook have long allowed the use of "aliases," Google's move, though belated, has been met with enthusiastic applause.
Finally, after 20 years, users can truly take control of their digital identities in a more professional way.
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