Where Gmail stores your address and why it matters
Gmail itself does not have an address field — the email service does not ask for or store a physical address. However, your Google Account (which powers Gmail) has an address section in your profile, and other Google services like Google Pay, Google Maps, and Google Shopping use that information. If you have entered an address in your Google Account, it appears across these connected services.
You may also have a billing address on file if you have made purchases through Google Play, YouTube Premium, or other paid Google services. That address is separate from your profile address and requires its own update. The steps differ depending on which one you need to change.
Key Takeaways
- Your Google Account profile address (separate from Gmail itself) can be updated in Account settings under "Personal info."
- A billing address used for Google Play purchases or YouTube Premium is updated in a different section called "Payments & subscriptions."
- Changes to your profile address take effect immediately across Google services that use it.
- You can have different addresses for your profile and your billing information — they do not have to match.
Updating your profile address in Google Account settings
Open your web browser and go to myaccount.google.com. Sign in with the Gmail address you want to update. On the left side of the page, click Personal info. You will see sections for your name, email, phone number, and other profile details.
Scroll down until you find the Address field. If you have not entered an address before, this field will be empty. Click on it to add or edit your address. Type your street address, city, state, and postal code. Google will show suggestions as you type — you can select one or type it in manually. Click Save when you are done. The change takes effect immediately.
This address now appears in your Google profile and is used by Google Maps, Google Shopping, and other services connected to your account. It does not change anything in Gmail itself.
Updating your billing address for Google purchases
If you have a paid subscription (like YouTube Premium) or have made purchases through Google Play, you have a separate billing address on file. To change it, go to myaccount.google.com and sign in. On the left side, click Payments & subscriptions.
Click Payment methods at the top. You will see any credit cards or payment methods you have saved. Click on the card you want to update. A panel will open showing the billing address associated with that card. Click the pencil icon or Edit to change it. Update the address and click Save.
If you have multiple payment methods saved, each one can have its own billing address. Changes take effect immediately for future purchases, but they do not affect past transactions or current subscriptions.
Changing your address on a mobile device
You can update your profile address from the Gmail app or any mobile browser. Open your browser and go to myaccount.google.com, or open the Gmail app and tap your profile picture in the top right corner, then tap Manage your Google Account. Tap the Personal info tab.
Scroll to the Address field and tap it to edit. Type your new address and tap Save. The process is the same as on a computer, though the layout may be slightly different depending on your device and browser.
For billing address changes on mobile, go to myaccount.google.com, tap Payments & subscriptions, then Payment methods, and follow the same steps as described above.
What happens when you change your address
Changing your profile address does not affect your Gmail inbox, contacts, or email history. It only changes the address shown in your public profile and used by Google services that request location information. If your profile is set to private, the address is not visible to others.
Changing your billing address does not affect past purchases or subscriptions. Future charges will use the new address, and any receipts or confirmations sent after the change will show the updated address. If you have an active subscription, the billing address change applies to the next billing cycle.
Neither change requires you to sign out of Gmail or any other Google service. You remain signed in and can continue using your account normally.
If you cannot find the address field
Some Google Accounts do not display an address field in Personal info. This can happen if your account is managed by a school or employer, or if your account type has restrictions. In these cases, the address field may not be available to edit.
If you are trying to update a billing address and cannot find it, check whether you have any payment methods saved. If you have not added a credit card or payment method to your account, there is no billing address to update. Add a payment method first, and the billing address field will appear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does changing my address in Gmail affect my email address?
No. Your email address (the part before @gmail.com) never changes when you update your profile or billing address. Only the physical address information in your account settings changes.
Can I have different addresses for my profile and billing?
Yes. Your profile address and billing address are stored separately. You can have one address in your profile and a different one on your payment method. Google does not require them to match.
Will my contacts see my new address?
Only if your profile is set to public and they view your profile page. By default, your profile is private, so your address is not visible to others. You can check your privacy settings in Personal info under "Profile visibility."
What if I do not want an address on file at all?
You can leave the profile address field blank — it is optional. For billing addresses, you must have a payment method on file to make purchases, but you can delete old payment methods if you no longer use them. Go to Payments & subscriptions, click Payment methods, and delete the card you no longer need.
How long does it take for the address change to show up?
Changes to your profile address take effect immediately in your account settings. Changes to billing addresses also take effect right away for future purchases. Services that use your address information may take a few minutes to refresh.