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Google Allows Gmail Address Changes Amid Security Warnings

1/19/2026

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Google is rolling out a feature that allows users to change their Gmail addresses for the first time.
Security warnings accompany the change as attackers exploit it to send fake address-change confirmation emails and steal credentials.
Users are advised to avoid logging in through links in emails and to enable two-step verification.
The change offers a chance to refresh digital identities, but caution is essential to prevent account hijacking.

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Story summary

Google is rolling out a feature that allows users to change their Gmail addresses for the first time.
Security warnings accompany the change as attackers exploit it to send fake address-change confirmation emails and steal credentials.
Users are advised to avoid logging in through links in emails and to enable two-step verification.
The change offers a chance to refresh digital identities, but caution is essential to prevent account hijacking.