How to change mail id in gmail account
Changing your email address in a Gmail account is a bit of a process, but it's doable. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through it:
Important: Before you start, please note that changing your email address will affect all your existing contacts, subscriptions, and accounts linked to your current email address. Make sure you have a backup of your important emails and contacts before proceeding.
Method 1: Change email address using Google Account settings
- Sign in to your Google Account settings page (https://myaccount.google.com).
- Click on "Data & personalization" from the menu on the left.
- Scroll down to the "Account settings" section and click on "Edit" next to "Email address".
- Enter your new email address in the "New email address" field.
- Click "Next" and then "Confirm" to confirm the change.
Method 2: Change email address using Gmail settings
- 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.
- Click on the "Accounts and Import" tab.
- Click on "Change email address" next to "Send mail as".
- Enter your new email address in the "New email address" field.
- Click "Next" and then "Confirm" to confirm the change.
What happens after changing your email address:
- Your new email address will be used for all new emails sent from your account.
- Your old email address will no longer be valid for sending or receiving emails.
- Your contacts will need to update their contact lists to reflect your new email address.
- Any subscriptions or accounts linked to your old email address will need to be updated to reflect your new email address.
Tips and precautions:
- Make sure you have a backup of your important emails and contacts before changing your email address.
- Update your contacts and accounts linked to your old email address to reflect your new email address.
- Be cautious when changing your email address, as it may affect your online presence and relationships with others.
- If you're changing your email address due to a security concern, consider creating a new Google Account instead of changing the email address associated with your existing account.