Change the email address for your account

In some cases, you can use a different email address (username) to identify your Google Account.

What this email address is

• This email address shows up next to your name and profile photo when you're signed in. To find it, click or tap your profile photo.
• 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

1. Open your Google Account. You might need to sign in.
2. Under "Personal info & privacy," select Your personal info.
3. Choose Email.
4. Select Google Account email. If you can't open this setting, it might not be possible to change your email or username.
   • 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.

Step 2: Change it

1. Next to your email address, select Edit .
2. Enter the new email address for your account. Choose one that isn't already used by another Google Account.
   • If you're having trouble, go to the Get help changing your email address section.
3. 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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