You can create a Gmail account using a web
browser on your computer or on the mobile app. No matter where you create your
account, you'll be able to access it from any of your web browsers or devices.
Step 1: - On your Mac or PC, go to Google's Create your Google Account page. You can go there directly or find it
by going to Google.com, clicking Sign In, and then clicking Create account.
Step 2: - Follow the
instructions to complete the first page; start by entering your first and last
name. It doesn't need to be your legal name, but it should be the way you want
to be identified in Gmail.
Step 3: - Enter the email username you'd like to use. Keep in mind that there are
billions of Gmail users, so your first choice might not be available.
Step 4: - Enter your desired password and enter it a second time in the Confirm field. For safety and security, your password should be
strong - use a combination of upper- and
lower-case characters, numbers, and symbols that's at least 8 characters long
(and preferably 12 characters).
Step 5: - Click Next.
Step 6: -
Continue to follow the instructions to set up
your account. Enter your mobile phone number - this is an optional step, but
highly recommended, to help recover your account if there's a problem signing
in. Likewise, you should also add a secondary email address to help in account
recovery. Also enter your birthday and gender.
Step 7: - Click Next.
Step 8: - Google may ask you to verify your phone number. Click Send to receive a code at your designated
mobile phone number, and then enter the code to verify the phone number is
yours.
Step 9: - If you want to use this number with other Google services (like using it
for video calls with Google Meet) click Yes,
I'm in. Otherwise, click Skip.
Step 10: - Finally, click I agree after reviewing Google's terms of
service.
You're
now logged into this new Google account in this browser. Once it's set up, you
can access your personal contacts in Gmail, and use your Google account to find, add, and
manage those contacts.