How to Change Your Google Account's Primary Email

Reverting to Google Account's Previous Primary Email

Managing emails with JavaScript and Google API

const {google} = require('googleapis');
const OAuth2 = google.auth.OAuth2;
const oauth2Client = new OAuth2("YOUR_CLIENT_ID", "YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET", "YOUR_REDIRECT_URL");
oauth2Client.setCredentials({ access_token: "YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" });
const gmail = google.gmail({version: 'v1', auth: oauth2Client});
async function updatePrimaryEmail() {
  try {
    const res = await gmail.users.getProfile({ userId: 'me' });
    const primaryEmail = res.data.emailAddress;
    console.log('Current primary email:', primaryEmail);
    // Set the new primary email
    const updateRes = await gmail.users.updateProfile({ userId: 'me', sendAsEmail: 'bob@gmail.com' });
    console.log('Updated primary email:', updateRes.data.sendAsEmail);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Failed to update primary email:', error);
  }
}
updatePrimaryEmail();

Update Email Configuration using Backend Script

Using the Google API client library to implement Python

from google.oauth2.credentials import Credentials
from googleapiclient.discovery import build
def update_primary_email():
    creds = Credentials(token='YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN', client_id='YOUR_CLIENT_ID', client_secret='YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET')
    service = build('gmail', 'v1', credentials=creds)
    user_info = service.users().getProfile(userId='me').execute()
    print(f"Current primary email: {user_info['emailAddress']}")
    # Update the primary email
    service.users().settings().sendAs().update(userId='me', sendAsEmail='bob@gmail.com', body={'sendAsEmail': 'bob@gmail.com'}).execute()
    print("Primary email updated to bob@gmail.com")
if __name__ == '__main__':
    update_primary_email()

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Managing Several Google Emails

1. How do I configure Gmail to forward emails?
2. In your Gmail account settings, navigate to the Settings > See all settings > Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab to configure forwarding.
3. Can I use more than one Google Account for my primary email address?
4. No, you cannot utilize several accounts or aliases with a Google Account; however, you may have a single primary email address.
5. When two Google Accounts are merged, what happens to my data?
6. Combining accounts does not instantly merge drive storage or other Google services data; instead, it moves all emails to a single primary account.
7. How can my combined Google Accounts be separated?
8. This can be a complicated process that typically requires manual data transfers across accounts or contacting Google support.
9. Is it feasible to modify the main email address without having to make a new Google account?
10. Yes, you can adjust the primary email by going to Personal info in your Google Account settings.

Concluding Remarks Regarding Google Account Management

When handling numerous accounts in Google Accounts, it's important to pay close attention to the configuration options provided by the Google API in order to manage email settings efficiently. By being aware of and making use of these tools, users may keep control over the principal email settings associated with their accounts and avoid potential problems that may result from inadvertent merging or changes. By providing direction, users may confidently manage these processes and preserve the integrity and intended usage of each account.