Email, Messaging, & Video Calls > Email How to Set Up Email on Your Android Phone Keep your email with you wherever you go By Jordan Baranowski Jordan Baranowski Twitter Writer University of Kansas Avila University Jordan Baranowski is a former Lifewire writer and educator with experience writing for SVG, The Nerd Stash, and Feast Magazine. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 9, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email In This Article Expand Jump to a Section How to Set Up Gmail on Android How to Set Up Yahoo Mail on Android How to Set Up Outlook on Android Frequently Asked Questions What to Know Open the Gmail app and tap your Profile icon > Add another account and choose an email provider.To switch between inboxes, tap the Profile icon in the upper-right corner and choose an email address.To set up Outlook, install the app and tap Add Account or Create New Account. This article explains how to set up email on an Android phone. The instructions apply to all Android devices regardless of the manufacturer (Google, Samsung, etc.). How to Set Up Gmail on Android The Gmail account you used when setting up your Android is automatically available in the Gmail app. You can add more email addresses and quickly switch between inboxes. In the Gmail app, tap your Profile icon in the upper-right corner. Tap Add another account. Tap Google to add a Gmail account. Sign in to your Gmail account or tap Create account and follow the instructions. To switch between inboxes, tap the Profile icon in the upper-right corner and choose an email address from the list. If setting up an email account with additional security (like a work or school email), contact your IT department to see what other steps are required to verify your account. How to Set Up Yahoo Mail on Android Setting up Yahoo email on your Android device is a similar process. In the Gmail app, tap your Profile icon in the upper-right corner. Tap Add another account. Tap Yahoo. Sign in or tap Create an account and follow the instructions. To switch between inboxes, tap the Profile icon in the upper-right corner and choose an email address from the list. How to Set Up Outlook on Android If you use Microsoft Outlook, you can link an email account through the Gmail app by following the steps above, or you can use the official Outlook app. There are other email apps for Android that offer unique features for different providers. Install the Outlook app from the Google Play Store. Tap Add Account or Create New Account. Enter your email address, or tap Add Google Account. FAQ Why does my email keep closing on Android? If your email app keeps crashing on Android, update the app and make sure you have a stable internet connection. If you still have problems, update Google Play Services, force stop the app, clear the app data, and free up storage space on your device. How do I delete an email account on Android? To remove a Gmail address on Android, go to Settings > Google Accounts. Choose the Gmail account and tap Remove Account. To completely delete a Gmail account, go to your Google Account settings. How do I print emails from my Android phone? To set up printing on Android, go to Settings > Connected Devices > Connection Preferences > Printing > Default Printing Service or Add service to use a third-party app. To print from an app, tap Menu > Print and choose a printer. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit