How to Create a Gmail Account

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 offer 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.

To create a new Gmail email account:

1. Visit Create your Google Account for Gmail.
2. Enter your first and last name in the Name section.
3. Type your desired username under Choose your username.
   1. 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."
4. 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.
   1. For enhanced security, you should later enable two-factor authentication for your Gmail account.
5. Click Next.
6. 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.
7. Enter your birth date and gender in the fields provided.
8. Click Next.
9. You are asked to verify your phone number. You can skip this step if you prefer.
10. Read and the Privacy and Terms and then click I Agree to continue.
    1. Note: If you do not agree to the privacy and terms, you will not be able to continue creating a Gmail account.

You can access Gmail on the web, and you can also set it up in desktop and mobile email programs. There are Gmail apps for Windows 10, iOS and Android mobile devices. Just download the app compatible with your device and sign in. Gmail lets you access your other existing POP email accounts, both for sending and receiving mail.