It's easy to create a free Gmail email account, whether you want a new email address a different username or more storage for your messages.
A Gmail account offers these and a robust spam filter. You can use it to access your existing email accounts and profit from Gmail eliminating the junk. You can also use it to archive old mail or as a backup.
Setting up a free Gmail account is a quick, easy process that takes little time to complete. Below are the step-by-step instructions you'll need to create an account and start using Gmail in no time.
Visit Create your Google Account for Gmail.
- Enter your first and last name in the Name section.
- Type your desired username under Choose your username.
Your Gmail email address will be your username followed by "@gmail.com." If your Gmail username is "example," for instance, your Gmail address is "example@gmail.com."
- Enter a password for your Gmail account under both Create a password and Confirm your password. Pick an email password that is difficult to guess.
For enhanced security, you should later enable two-factor authentication for your Gmail account.
Click Next.
- You are asked to verify your phone number. You can skip this step if you prefer.
- Enter your mobile phone number and an alternate email address for account verification and authorization. Google uses this information to protect your privacy and to allow you to recover a lost password.
Enter your birth date and gender in the fields provided.
Click Next.
- Read and the Privacy and Terms and then click I Agree to continue.
If you do not agree to the privacy and terms, you will not be able to continue creating a Gmail account.
- That's it. You're done. Once you click I Agree you're taken to the My Account page for the email address you just created. From there, you can sign into your account, manage your personal information, and set your account preferences.
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