Google appears to be working on a long-awaited feature that would allow users to change their @gmail.com email address or add a new Gmail alias.
The information comes from a recently discovered Google support document, indicating that the feature is already in testing and may be gradually rolling out.
Until now, Gmail users had very limited flexibility. While it was possible to use dots or plus signs in an email address or manage basic aliases, the primary @gmail.com address linked to a Google account could not be changed. Once created, the address remained permanent, even if it no longer matched a user’s personal or professional needs.
According to the support document, Google now plans to offer more control. The company explains that the email address associated with a Google account is used for signing in and identifying the user across its services. With the upcoming change, users may be able to replace their existing Gmail address with a new one that also ends in @gmail.com.
Although Google has not officially announced the feature, the presence of a detailed support page strongly suggests it is legitimate. The document currently appears only in Hindi, which points to a limited rollout, possibly beginning in India before expanding to other regions.
Users who have access to the feature are expected to find it within their Google Account settings, along with guidance linked to the support page. This update would bring Gmail closer in line with competing email services such as Outlook and Proton Mail, which have offered flexible alias options for years.
An important detail is that changing a Gmail address is unlikely to disable the original one. The older address is expected to continue working as an alias, allowing users to receive emails sent to both addresses under the same account.
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At this stage, Google has not shared a timeline for a full public rollout. The feature appears to be limited and gradual, and wider availability will likely depend on how the testing phase progresses.
