You can finally change the goofy Gmail address you chose years ago

Google now lets users finally change their goofy Gmail addresses—the one you chose as a teenager that's haunted every job application since—offering a small but long-overdue revolt against digital permanence. The feature, rolled out in March 2026, costs $5.99 per change and allows up to three revisions per year, a price 40% cheaper than the typical rival email migration service. Unlike the previous policy that locked every handle permanently, this update gives users direct control over their online identity. For the average user, that means shedding an embarrassing username without the hassle of migrating every linked account.