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 account.
- The sign-upform will appear. Follow the directions by entering the required information.
- Next, enter your phone numberto verify your account. Google uses a two-step verification process for your security.
- You will receive a text message from Google with a verification code. Enter the codeto complete the account verification.
- Next, you will see a form to enter some of your personal information, like your name and birthday.
- Review Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, then click I agree.
- Your account will be created.
Just like with any online service, it's important to choose a strongpassword—in other words, one that is difficult for someone else to guess. For more information, review our lesson on creating strong passwords.