14.
Select
Next
.
15.
15.
You're asked to enter your phone number. Select either
Yes, I'm in
or
Skip
.
16.
Select
Next
.
17.
Agree to Google's privacy terms by selecting
I Agree
.
You now have a new Gmail account on your phone. If you have multiple accounts, choose the one to view by selecting the profile image in the upper-right corner. After creating your Gmail account, store your login info in a
top password manager
for easy access.
How to make a Gmail account for someone else.
You can also set up a Gmail account for your relatives or friends on your phone or desktop browser. While the steps are almost identical, remember the following things during the sign-up process:
Use Incognito mode in the desktop browser. Otherwise, you'll see the newly created email address in your primary Gmail inbox.
Enter the other person's details (such as their birthdate, gender, and username) while creating the Gmail account. Ensure you use accurate information, as it may come in handy for
recovering the Google account
later.
If the person has an existing email address, use it as a recovery email.
Google may ask for mobile verification before completing the process. Get the security code from the person to verify their identity.
How to make a Gmail account for your child.
When you create a new Gmail account, Google offers an option to set up an account for your little one. Google requires you to manage your child's account until they're 13 (or the applicable age in your region). You can
manage your child's account and privacy settings
, limit screen time with Google Family Link, and
set content filters for services like Google TV
, Play Store, and Search.
The process isn't much different from creating an adult account.
1.
Open
Gmail
in your browser.
2.
Click your
profile picture
in the upper-right corner.
3.
Select
Add another account.
4.
Click
Create account
on the sign-in page and select
For my child.
5.
Google states the basic details about creating a child's account. Click
Yes, continue.
6.
Fill in the child's basic information on the following pages, such as first and last names, birthdate, and gender.
7.
Click the
Next
button.
8.
Create your preferred Gmail address or pick from the suggested ones, then click
Next
.
9.
Create a reliable password for the account.
10.
Use your phone number to confirm you're not a robot.
11.
On the Parent sign-in page, enter your email or phone number and click
Next
.
Google requires an email address to manage the child's account until the child turns 13.
12.
Review Google's info regarding creating and managing children's accounts, then scroll to the bottom. Mark the checkboxes and click
I agree
.
13.
Enter your account password and click
Next
to confirm you agree with the previous consent.
14.
Follow the remaining steps on the sign-up page to finish creating the child's account.
How to set up Gmail on iPhone or iPad.
When you sign in to your Google account on an Android phone, the system automatically adds your email address to the Gmail app. The steps to set up your Gmail on an iPhone or iPad are different and not as seamless as on Android.
1.
Open
Settings
on your iPhone and scroll to
Mail
.
2.
Select
Accounts
and tap
Add Account
.
3.
Select
Google
and sign in with your Google account details.
4.
After you authenticate the account, Gmail syncs emails, contacts, calendars, and notes with the default iOS apps on iPhone.
If you don't prefer the default Mail app on your iPhone, go to the App Store and download the Gmail app.
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