Google has announced the gradual rollout of a new feature that will enable users to change their email address from @gmail.com to a new address with the same domain. This information was shared on the updated help page of the company.

Previously, Google allowed changes only for accounts linked to third-party email services, and users with @gmail.com accounts did not have this option. Now, this limitation is being lifted gradually. Google has stated that the new procedure "is gradually becoming available to all users".

According to the description, users will be able to change their current @gmail.com address to a new one with a different username but the same domain. The original address will remain active as an alias and will continue to work for logging into the account and receiving emails.

Google assures that during the address change, all account data, including emails, files, and photos, will remain unchanged. Users can access Google services like Gmail, Maps, YouTube, Google Play, or Drive using either the old or the new address.

However, there are some restrictions. After changing the address, the user will not be able to change or delete it for 12 months. An account can change its @gmail.com address no more than three times in total. The old address cannot be used to create a new account for one year and will not become available to other users.

Additionally, the company warns that in certain cases, the old address may still appear for some time, such as in Google Calendar events created before the address change. Sending emails from the old address will also remain possible.

It is expected that after the full launch, this feature will be available through the "My Account" section in Google settings. The exact timeline for the global launch is currently not disclosed.