Why can't I change my Gmail address?

Within Google, it's not possible to change your email address – therefore you need to create a new one. To create a new email address, you need to set up a new Gmail account: Step 1. Go to the Google Account creation page.
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Why can't you change Gmail address?

If you can't open this setting, it might not be possible to change your email or username.
  1. If your account's email address ends in @gmail.com, you usually can't change it.
  2. If you're using a Google Account through your work, school, or other group, ask your administrator for help.
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Can Gmail email address be changed?

You can change the name that's linked to your email address. Important: The name linked to your email address is not your username. You can't change your username or email address. Want to get more out of Google apps at work or school?
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How do I rename my email address?

You can't change your username or the actual email address. You can only change the name associated with the account. If people have you saved as something else in their contacts, that's the name they'll see. Your "new name" will only show up in emails you send to them.
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Can you merge 2 Gmail accounts?

It isn't currently possible to merge separate Google Accounts. However, if you'd like to transfer your data from one account to another, this may be done on a per product basis. Or, to start using a new product, you don't have to create another Google Account.
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What happens if you have 2 Gmail accounts?

If you have more than one Google Account, you can sign in to multiple accounts at once. That way, you can switch between accounts without signing out and back in again. Your accounts have separate settings, but in some cases, settings from your default account might apply.
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How many Gmail accounts can you have?

There is no limit on the number of accounts you can have on Google. You can quickly and easily create new accounts, and also link those to your existing accounts so that you can easily switch between different accounts. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
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Can you delete a Gmail account?

If you're no longer interested in using specific Google services, like Gmail or YouTube, you can sign in to your Google Account to delete them. You can even delete your entire account and all your data, like emails and photos.
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What happens if you delete your Gmail account?

Your emails and mail settings will be deleted. You can no longer use your Gmail address to send or receive email. If you change your mind, you may be able to get your Gmail address back. Your Gmail address can't be used by anyone else in the future.
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How do I remove my address from Google?

URL Deletion
  1. Register for a Gmail account if you don't already have one. ...
  2. Log in to Google's Webmaster Tools site and click the “URL Removal” link.
  3. Enter the URL that you wish to have removed from Google's search results and then submit your URL removal request.
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Can I have 2 Gmail accounts with same phone number?

Gmail accounts per phone number

You can have up to four Gmail accounts verified with the same phone number. Even though some of us might need to exceed this limit, this is not possible due to security measures that help to keep the internet a safer environment.
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How do I create a new Gmail?

Create a Gmail account
  1. Go to the Google Account creation page.
  2. Follow the steps on the screen to set up your account.
  3. Use the account you created to sign in to Gmail.
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How long do inactive Gmail accounts last?

Google no longer deletes inactive Gmail accounts

As of June 2021, Google may delete content in Gmail accounts that have become inactive. Your Gmail account is considered inactive when you haven't accessed it for more than 24 months (two years).
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How do you change your Google name?

Edit your name
  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open your device's Settings app .
  2. Tap Google. Manage your Google Account.
  3. At the top, tap Personal info.
  4. Under "Basic info," tap Name Edit. . You may be asked to sign in.
  5. Enter your name, then tap Done.
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How do I change my address?

Change Your Address
  1. Go to USPS.com/move to change your address online. This is the fastest and easiest way, and you immediately get an email confirming the change. There is a $1.10 charge to change your address online. ...
  2. Go to your local post office and request the Mover's Guide packet. Inside the packet is PS Form 3575.
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