Google now allows Gmail users to change username: What to know before changing Gmail username, what happens to old username and other key things not to miss

Google finally allows users to change the username of their Gmail account. Sharing a blog post, the company said: “Your digital identity just got an upgrade. You can now change your Google Account username (i.e., the part before @gmail.com), which you use to sign in to apps and services like Gmail, Photos, Drive and more. We started rolling this out last year to help your account grow with you.” Available to Gmail users in the US, the update will help those looking to change their ‘embarrassing’ Gmail username for long. In this article, we list steps you can follow to change your Gmail, things one should keep in mind before changing the username, explain what happens to your old gmail username among other things. Take a look