Article 74M76 You can finally replace your embarrassing Gmail username

You can finally replace your embarrassing Gmail username

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Stevie Bonifield
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If you've been stuck with a regrettable Gmail username you picked years ago, you might finally have a way out. Starting Tuesday, Gmail users in the US can change the portion of their email address before "@gmail.com," as reported by Android Authority. After changing your Gmail username, your old email address will remain connected to your account as an alternate address so any messages sent to it will continue reaching your inbox. Choose carefully, though - you can only create one new email address every 12 months. You also won't be able to use whatever new username you pick for a separate Google Account in the future.

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