PSA: Gmail address change now available for NZ

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mrgsm021

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#325007 26-Jun-2026 12:32

In case you weren't already aware, I just went through the process to change one of my Gmail address, pretty straightforward.

Going through my password manager now updating all my accounts/logins with the new email address.

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#3506323 26-Jun-2026 13:49

For the noob, what is this?
so changing the username, but keeping it as the same account?

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#3506325 26-Jun-2026 13:55

caffynz:

For the noob, what is this?
so changing the username, but keeping it as the same account?

Correct, changing the username/email address aka the first part before @gmail.com

Once changed, the old address will remain in the background and will continue to receive emails sent to it.

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#3506339 26-Jun-2026 14:18

caffynz:

For the noob, what is this?
so changing the username, but keeping it as the same account?

A quick Google search shows this

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+you+add+a+new+gmail+address+to+your+exisitng+gmail+address%3F&rlz=1C1CHBF_enNZ1131NZ1133&oq=how+to+you+add+a+new+gmail+address+to+your+exisitng+gmail+address%3F&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBCTE3NDQ3ajBqNKgCALACAQ&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

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#3506350 26-Jun-2026 15:07

Thanks for the heads up, I couldnt download the AA app due to me using an australian address for Gmail on my phone.

Just added a NZ addressed 2nd GMail account and managed finally to download the app.