How to change mail id of google account
Changing the email address associated with a Google account is a relatively straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Before you start:
- Make sure you have access to the email address associated with your Google account.
- Be aware that changing your email address will also change the email address associated with all your Google services, such as Google Drive, Google Photos, and Google Calendar.
Method 1: Change email address using the Google Account settings
- Sign in to your Google account on a computer.
- Click on your profile picture or initial in the top right corner of the page.
- Click on "My account" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Account" from the menu on the left.
- Scroll down to the "Sign-in & security" section.
- Click on "Edit" next to "Email address".
- Enter your new email address in the "New email address" field.
- Enter your current password to confirm the change.
- Click "Change email address".
Method 2: Change email address using the Google Account recovery page
- Go to the Google Account recovery page.
- Enter your current email address and password.
- Click "Next".
- Follow the prompts to verify your identity.
- Enter your new email address in the "New email address" field.
- Enter your current password to confirm the change.
- Click "Change email address".
What happens after changing your email address:
- Your new email address will become the primary email address associated with your Google account.
- All your existing Google services will be updated to use your new email address.
- You will receive an email confirmation at your new email address.
- You may need to re-enter your password or verify your identity on some Google services.
Tips and considerations:
- Make sure to update any third-party services or apps that use your old email address to use your new email address.
- If you're using two-factor authentication (2FA), you may need to re-configure it with your new email address.
- Changing your email address will not affect your Google account's username or password.