Google now allows changing the e‑mail address, but only in one country

Google launches a new user name change feature

Google has officially announced the launch of the ability to change the username portion of an email address (that is, the part before “@gmail.com”). According to the company, this option is currently available only to users in the United States, although it does not appear immediately for everyone.

What this means
- Changing the user name is a change of the login used to sign into Gmail, Photos, Drive, and other Google services.

- The feature is tied to an update of digital identity: an account can “rename” itself along with its owner.

How it works
1. Google publishes information on its corporate blog The Keyword.
2. A step‑by‑step guide and video tutorial for changing the name are provided in the help center.
3. Users from the U.S. can use the service, but not everyone gets access right away.

Where else it can be used
- At the time of the announcement, Google did not specify how widespread the feature is outside the United States.
- In other regions it may be rolled out to varying degrees, but exact figures are unavailable.

Thus, the new feature represents a significant update to digital identity within the Google ecosystem, although its availability remains limited to U.S. users and is gradually expanding worldwide.