Google could soon let free Gmail users use aliases, similar to paid Workspace accounts

A new report from 9to5Google suggests that Google may soon allow users to add aliases to their existing Gmail addresses. In simple terms, this would let users change their Gmail username without having to switch mailboxes. So, if you previously chose a username you no longer like—or simply want something cleaner or more professional—you could add a new alias, with all emails continuing to arrive in the same inbox as before.

For those unfamiliar, this feature is currently limited to paid Google Workspace users. However, the report indicates that Google may soon roll it out to free Gmail accounts as well. Similar to how it works for Workspace users, once the change is made, the original Gmail address becomes an alias. This means users can receive emails sent to both the old and new addresses in a single inbox and sign in using either one. Importantly, all existing data—including emails, photos, and messages—remains completely unaffected.

Additionally, a Google support page (available in Hindi) provides further details. Users will be able to change their Gmail address up to three times, allowing a total of four addresses per account. After a change, the email address cannot be modified or deleted for 12 months, and users will not be able to create another new Gmail address during that period. The original Gmail address remains permanently linked to the account, cannot be claimed by anyone else, and may still appear in older services, such as previously created Google Calendar events.