Gmail
Setting up a Gmail Account
Setting up a Gmail account
To create a Gmail address, you'll first need to create a Google Account. Gmail will redirect you to the Google Account sign-up page. You'll need to provide some basic information like your name, birth date, gender, and location. You will also need to choose a name for your new Gmail address. Once you create an account, you'll be able to start adding contacts and adjusting your mail settings.
To create an account:
- Go to www.gmail.com.
- Click Create an account.
Clicking Create an account
- The sign-up form will appear. Follow the directions and enter the required information, such as your name, birth date, and gender.
Entering your information
- Finally, review Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, click the checkbox, and then click Next step.
Agreeing to the TOS and Privacy Policy, then clicking Next step
- The Create your profile page will appear. Click Add a photo if you wish to add a photo to your Google+ profile. If you don't want to set a profile photo at this time, click Next step.
Clicking Next step
- Your account will be created, and the Google welcome page will appear.
The Google welcome page
Just like with any online service, it's important to choose a strong password—in other words, one that is difficult for someone to guess. For more information, check out our Password Tips lesson.