How to change mail address in gmail
To change your email address in Gmail, you'll need to create a new address and then update your settings to use the new address. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Create a new email address:
- Sign in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the page.
- Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
- Click on "Add a new email address" under the "Send mail as" section.
- Enter the new email address you want to create.
- Click "Next" and then "Add" to create the new address.
Update your settings to use the new email address:
- Go back to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
- Click on "Edit info" next to the new email address you just created.
- Check the box next to "Make default" to set the new address as your primary email address.
- Click "Save Changes" to save your changes.
Update your email address in your contacts and other services:
- Update your email address in your contacts list by clicking on the three vertical dots next to each contact and selecting "Edit" to update their email address.
- Update your email address in any other services you use, such as social media or online banking, to reflect your new email address.
Note: If you're using a custom domain (e.g., [email protected]) with Gmail, you'll need to update your domain settings to reflect the new email address.
Tips:
- You can't change your Gmail address if it's already been used by someone else. If you're trying to change your email address because it's been compromised, you may want to consider creating a new account instead.
- If you're using a Gmail address that's associated with a Google account, you'll need to update your Google account settings to reflect the new email address.
- If you're using a custom domain with Gmail, you may need to update your DNS settings to reflect the new email address.