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:

  1. Go to www.gmail.com.
  2. Click Create account.
    Clicking create an account link
  3. The sign-upform will appear. Follow the directions by entering the required information.
    Filling in the signup form
  4. Next, enter your phone numberto verify your account. Google uses a two-step verification process for your security.

    verify phone number
  5. You will receive a text message from Google with a verification code. Enter the codeto complete the account verification. 
  6. Next, you will see a form to enter some of your personal information, like your name and birthday. 
    Enter personal information
  7. Review Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, then click I agree.
  8. 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.