Many people think that the QQ email address will never change. In fact, it gives you the opportunity to change it, which can give you a more personalized or easier-to-remember email address. .
First steps to change your email address
You need to use a browser to log in to your QQ mailbox. It is not recommended to use the mobile app to operate it because the relevant functions may not be complete on the mobile terminal. After logging in, you can find a gear-shaped "Settings" icon in the upper right corner of the main mailbox interface. Click this icon to enter the settings center.
You must look for the tab called "Account" in the settings page. It is usually in the navigation bar on the left side of the page. The tab name may simply be the word "Account", or it may be a sub-option under "Email Settings". When you click to enter, the page will display all management functions related to your email account.
Find the entrance to change your account
After entering the account settings page, you must carefully browse the content on the page. The function of changing the email address is often not very eye-catching. It may be called "change email account", it may be "register email account", or it may be "set up email account". This option is usually placed in the upper middle part of the page, along with security settings and the like.
If you can't find it for a while, then pay attention to whether there is a column for "Email Account" or "Main Display Account" on the page. Next to these columns, there will usually be a small link that says "Change" or "Modify". Click this link and the system will lead you to the next step of the change process.
Set up rules for new email accounts
When you click Change Entry, a new page will pop up, which will ask you to enter the new email account you want. The so-called new account here specifically refers to the prefix in front of "@qq.com". You can use English letters, numbers, and underscores or periods to combine, but it must start with a letter.
It is important to note that the new account you set cannot be the same as other QQ mailboxes, and the system will perform verification checks in real time. In addition, there are some accounts that may involve trademarks or sensitive words that cannot be registered. It is recommended to consider several alternative options in advance to prevent repeated attempts because the account is already occupied.
Verify identity and confirm changes
Enter your favorite new account and after passing the preliminary verification, the system will ask you to perform identity verification in order to ensure security. The most commonly used method currently is to verify your QQ mobile phone. You have to enter the SMS verification code received on your phone to prove that you are the owner of the account.
When the verification reaches the passed status, a final confirmation message will be displayed on the page. At this time, be sure to carefully check the new email address displayed. As long as you click the confirm button, the changed operation will take effect immediately, and the entire process is irreversible. The old email address will no longer be valid and all emails sent to the old address will be automatically forwarded to the new address without exception.
The knock-on effects of the changes
After successfully changing the email address, the most critical point is to inform the primary contact person! Institutions such as banks, schools, and workplaces must take the initiative to update the information themselves if they register old email address information. Otherwise, although the emails they send can be automatically forwarded, what the other party sees when replying will be your new address.
For many third-party websites or applications that use QQ email accounts to log in, such as some forums and small tools, you are required to bind again or log in using a new email address. This process may be somewhat cumbersome, so it is recommended to make a list and update it one by one to avoid omissions.
Necessary preparations before making changes
It is wise to make a backup before making changes. You can manually forward important emails to another backup mailbox, or use the "Export Mail" function of the mailbox. It is also best to export a copy of the contact information in the address book and save it as a local file.
It is still necessary to check whether there are ongoing email exchanges or pending transactions. Changing the mailbox number may interrupt these processes. The ideal situation is to wait until the current important transaction is completed before performing corresponding operations. At the same time, remember to notify high-frequency contacts of the new mailbox number in a timely manner to ensure that communication can proceed smoothly.
Have you successfully changed your QQ email address? What was the most difficult thing you encountered during the implementation of change? You are welcome to share your experiences in the comment area. If you find this article helpful, please give it a like and support.
