Google implements the long-awaited Gmail email address change functionality in Brazil
The company Google has finally made available to Brazilian users the option to modify the email address of their Google Accounts, linked to Gmail. The observation that the functionality was active for the TecMundo portal team in the country confirmed the arrival of the feature.
The Google Account address change functionality had been announced by the technology giant in December 2025. Since that date, the feature has been distributed gradually among global users. In May, a statement from the company’s Spanish division signaled the continued expansion of the tool.
See how to change your Google Account email
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To change the email address associated with your Google Account, follow the steps below:
- Access your Google Account through login;
- Click or tap your profile image and navigate to “Manage your Google Account”;
- Within the “Personal information” section, select the “Email” option;
- Click on the email address that appears under “Google Account Email”;
- Press the “Change Google Account Email” button and complete the necessary steps.
If the option to click on your email address is not visible, this indicates that the functionality may not have yet been released for your profile; In this case, the recommendation is to wait for the progressive expansion of the tool. There is a direct shortcut to the Google Account email modification area.
What happens to your original email address after changing
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It is important to note that, when you change your Google Account’s main email address, the address you used before remains active, and none of your personal data is automatically deleted. Google itself clarifies some crucial points about this process:
- Your personal data, such as photographs and messages, are not deleted when you change your address;
- Certain Google or third-party services, including streaming platforms, will adopt the new address, but some may still display the old one;
- Electronic messages sent to your old address will continue to be received in your Gmail inbox;
- You can resume using your alternate Gmail address as your account email at any time, however, creating a new alternate address will be blocked for 12 months.
Keeping in mind the complexity of certain transitions and the long-term consequences, Google maintains a detailed support page that addresses possible issues when modifying your address. Before proceeding with the change, it is highly recommended to consult this section to anticipate and understand whether any of the situations described may impact your future experience, especially given the restrictions that come with the functionality.
Understand the restrictions for changing your Gmail email address
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There are important limitations to the process of changing Google Account email addresses that users should be aware of:
- Only one new address selection is permitted per 12-month period;
- Each Google Account can have a maximum of three new usernames throughout its existence;
- Reverting to the previous address is an option, but this prevents you from creating a different email for 30 days;
- The username that has been deactivated will not be available for someone else to create a new Google Account.
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