In some cases, you can use a different email address (username) to identify your Google Account.
What this email address is
- When you're signed in, your email address shows next to your name and profile photo. To find your email address, select your Profile picture or initial.
- You can sign in with it.
- It's where you get important information about most Google services you use, unless you've added a contact email.
Learn how to use different email addresses on your account.
Step 1: Check if you can change it
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Open your device's Settings app and tap Google
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Manage your Google Account.
- At the top, tap Personal info.
- Under "Contact info," tap Email.
- Tap Google Account email. If you can't open this setting, it might not be possible to change your email or username.
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Manage your Google Account.- If your account's email address ends in @gmail.com, you usually can't change it.
- If you're using a Google Account through your work, school, or other group, ask your administrator for help.
Important: If you use Sign in with Google for non-Google sites or Chrome Remote Desktop to connect remotely, view this info before you change your email address.
Step 2: Change it
- Next to your email address, select Edit
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- Enter the new email address for your account. Choose one that isn't already used by another Google Account.
.- If you're having trouble, get help changing your email address.
- Follow the steps on the screen.
We'll send an email with a verification link to your new email address. You'll need to open the email and click the link. If you don't get the email, try fixing the problem.
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