Gmail address change feature lets users replace their @gmail.com email while keeping inbox history, Google Drive files, ...

There are many good reasons to change your Gmail email address without going to the trouble of creating a new account. Maybe you created your account back in college, and your current Gmail handle ...

Q. I have email addresses for myself and each of my staff. There are times, though, where I wish I had additional email addresses for me, but I do not want to manage a separate email account.

If you change the email without backing up and re-adding the account, your home directory can appear empty after you sign in.