← TECH 12/26/2025

Google is preparing a significant update to its Gmail service: the ability for users to change their usernames. For the first time since the platform’s launch, individuals will be able to modify the portion of their email address before the @gmail.com.

This long-awaited feature is currently being rolled out gradually and won’t be available to all users immediately. Google anticipates the change will be fully accessible sometime in 2026. The update addresses a longstanding user frustration – the inability to correct typos in usernames or adopt a more suitable name as circumstances change.

Details regarding the exact process for changing usernames, and any potential limitations, are still emerging. However, Google has confirmed that existing email addresses and data will not be lost during the transition. Users will likely need to verify their identity as part of the process. This move brings Gmail in line with other major email providers that already offer username modification options.