How to create a new Gmail account on your phone or laptop?
By
Parth Shah
&
Kayode Oluwatayo.
Beyond sending and receiving emails, your Gmail account is the gateway to unlocking the best of your
spiffy new Android phone
and accessing Google services, like Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Maps, Chrome, Google Photos, and more. Creating a Gmail account is straightforward whether you recently
switched to Android from iOS
, want to use a Google product, or need another email address for an online job. This guide shows how to set up a Gmail account for yourself, your child, or someone else.
How to set up a new Gmail account on your PC or Mac.
Creating a new Gmail account on your Windows PC, Mac, or Chromebook is easy, provided you can access a web browser and have a phone that receives SMS messages.
How to create your first Gmail account.
If you don't have a Gmail account, follow these steps to create your first one:
1.
Visit the
Gmail website
in your browser.
2.
Click
Create an account
on the page.
3.
Select
For my personal use
from the drop-down menu.
4.
Enter your first and last names, and click
Next
.
5.
Fill in your birthday and gender,
then click
Next
.
6.
Google generates Gmail addresses from your name combination. Pick an option or click
Create your own Gmail address
to enter your preferred username. Your desired address might be unavailable, but you can add numbers and periods to create a unique one.
7.
Click
Next
to continue.
8.
Create a password for the account and click
Next
.
Strong passwords usually include letters, numbers, and special characters.
9.
Add a recovery email address or phone number to secure your account if prompted. Google sends a verification code to the address or number. Enter it in the provided space to verify.
10.
Review your email address on the next page (save it somewhere), then click the
Next
button.
11.
Click the
I agree
button to accept Google's terms. You now have a new Google account and a new Gmail email address.
How to create additional Gmail accounts.
You can create a new email account through Google if you already have one. It doesn't matter if you're signed in to the current email address on your phone or PC. Follow these steps to create a new Gmail address.
1.
Go to
gmail.com
in your browser.
2.
Click your
profile image
in the upper-right corner of the screen.
3.
Select
Add another account
.
4.
You're taken to Google's sign-in page. Click
Create account
and select
For my personal use
.
5.
Create a new account by following the steps in the "How to create your first Gmail account"
section, starting with step 2.
When finished, your new Gmail account appears in the list of available accounts. You can see it by clicking your profile image.
How to create a Gmail account on your Android or iPhone.
Most people check their email on a mobile phone. It only makes sense that they would also create their email account on a mobile phone. Since the Gmail app is available in the Google Play Store and iOS App Store, you can set up a Gmail account on almost any device.
Download the Gmail app on your mobile device and follow these steps to create a new Gmail Account:
1.
Open the
Gmail app
on your phone.
2.
Select the
Create account
option. When signed in to your Gmail account, tap the
profile icon
in the upper-right corner and select
Add another account
.
3.
When asked to choose an account type, select
Google
.
4.
On the Google sign-in screen, select
Create Account
.
5.
In the pop-up menu, select
For myself
.
6.
Enter your
First name
. Optionally, enter your
Last Name
.
7.
Select
Next
.
8.
Enter the month, day, and year
of your birth.
9.
Select your
Gender
.
10.
Select the
Next
button.
11.
Choose a suggested Gmail address or create your own.
12.
Select
Next
.
13.
Enter the password you want to use.
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