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A Google Account gives you access to many Google products. With a Google Account, you can do things like:

Send and receive email using Gmail

Find your new favorite video on YouTube

Download apps from Google Play

1. Go to the Google Account sign in page.

2. Click Create account.

3. Enter your name.

4. In the "Username" field, enter a username.

5. Enter and confirm your password.
Tip: When you enter your password on mobile, the first letter isn't case sensitive.

6. Click Next.
Optional: Add and verify a phone number for your account.

7. Click Next.

1. Go to the Google Account Sign In page.

2. Click Create account.

3. Enter your name.

4. Click Use my current email address instead.

5. Enter your current email address.

6. Click Next.

7. Verify your email address with the code sent to your existing email.

8. Click Verify.

Check if you already have a Google Account

If you signed in to any Google product before, such as Gmail, Maps, or YouTube, you already have a Google Account. You can use the same username and password you created to sign in to any other Google products.

If you can't remember that you signed in and would like to check if you have an account, enter your email address. You'll find a message if there isn't a Google Account associated with your email address.

You can sign in to an existing Google Account.

Check where email notifications are sent

By default, account related notifications are sent to your new Gmail address, or to your non-Google email if you signed up with a different email address.

To change where you get notifications, edit your contact email.

Tip: You can also create a Google Account with a non-Google email you already own.

You can't choose this email address for a new account. If this email address is yours, it's possible that:

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To sign up for Gmail, create a Google Account. You can use the username and password to sign in to Gmail and other Google products like YouTube, Google Play, and Google Drive.

1. Go to the Google Account creation page.

2. Follow the steps on the screen to set up your account.

3. Use the account you created to sign in to Gmail.

Create an account
The username I want is taken

You won't be able to get a certain Gmail address if the username you requested is:

Already being used.

Very similar to an existing username (for example, if example@gmail.com already exists, you can't use examp1e@gmail.com).

The same as a username that someone used in the past and then deleted.

Reserved by Google to prevent spam or abuse.

Someone is impersonating me

If you believe someone has created a Gmail address to try to impersonate your identity, you can:

Unfortunately, Gmail is unable to participate in mediations involving third parties regarding impersonation. Learn more about Gmail Terms of Use.

Use Gmail for your business

If you want to use Gmail for your business, a G Suite account might be better for you than a personal Google Account. G Suite starts at $6 per user per month and includes the following:

A professional, ad-free Gmail account using your company's domain name, such as susan@example.com.

Ownership of employee accounts so you are always in control of your company's accounts, emails, and files.

24/7 phone, email, and chat support from a real person.

Increased Gmail and Google Drive storage.

Mobile device management to keep your data secure, such as the ability to remotely wipe lost devices.

Advanced security and administrative controls.

Learn more about G Suite or start a free trial.

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To sign up for Gmail, create a Google Account. You can use the username and password to sign in to Gmail and other Google products like YouTube, Google Play, and Google Drive. Go to the Google Account creation page. Follow the steps on the screen to set up your account.

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Introduction

Setting up a Gmail account is easy. You will begin by creating a Google account, and during the quick sign-up process you will choose your Gmail account name. In this lesson, we'll show you how to set up your Google account for Gmail, add and edit contacts, and edit your mail settings.

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:

1. Go to www.gmail.com.

2. Next, enter your phone number to verify your account. Google uses a two-step verification process for your security.

3. You will receive a text message from Google with a verification code. Enter the code to complete the account verification.

4. Next, you will see a form to enter some of your personal information, like your name and birthday.

5. Review Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, then click I agree.

6. Your account will be created.

Just like with any online service, it's important to choose a strong password-in other words, one that is difficult for someone else to guess. For more information, review our lesson on creating strong passwords.

Signing in to your account

When you first create your account, you will be automatically signed in. Most of the time, however, you'll need to sign in to your account and sign out when you're done with it. Signing out is especially important if you're using a shared computer (for example, at a library or office) because it prevents others from viewing your emails.

To sign in:

1. Go to www.gmail.com.

2. Type your user name (your email address) and password, then click Next.

To sign out:

In the top-right corner of the page, locate the circle that has your first initial (if you've already selected an avatar image, it will show the image instead). To sign out, click the circle and select Sign out.

Mail settings

Occasionally, you may want to make adjustments to Gmail's appearance or behavior. For example, you could create a signature or vacation reply, edit your labels, or change the theme. These adjustments can be made from your mail settings.

To access your mail settings:

Click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the page, then select Settings.

Adding contacts

Like all major email providers, Gmail lets you keep an address book of contacts so you don't have to memorize everyone's email addresses. You can also add other contact information, like phone numbers, birthdays, and physical addresses.

To add a contact:

Your contacts screen will appear. Click the Add new contact button in the lower-right corner.

To edit a contact:

In the Google apps drop-down menu, select Contacts.

By default, when you send an email to a new address, Gmail adds the address to your contacts. You can then go to your contacts to edit the person's information as needed.

Importing mail and contacts

You may already have a contact list from another email address, and it would be a lot of work to re-enter all of this information manually. Gmail allows you to import your contacts from another email account, and you can even import all of your email messages from that account. Several email providers are supported, including Yahoo!, Hotmail, and AOL.

To add other accounts:

1. Click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the page, then select Settings.

2. Go to Accounts and click Add a mail account. You can then follow the instructions on the screen to import your mail.

Challenge!

1. If you do not already have a Gmail account, create one.

2. Open Gmail.

3. Navigate to your Gmail settings.

4. Set your preferences in your Gmail settings.

5. Add a new contact. You can either add one you already know, or if you'd like you can create one with the following information:
Name: Julia Fillory
Email: [email protected]

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Getting started with Google Drive

Want to get started with Google Drive? Watch the video below to learn how.

Creating a Google account

In order to use Google Drive, you will need a Google account. Google accounts are free, and signing up for one is fairly simple. In order to create a Google account, you'll need to enter some information, including your name, birth date, and location. Creating a Google account will automatically create a Gmail email address and a Google+ profile.

If you have a Gmail address, you already have a Google account, so you won't need to create an account-you can simply sign in to Drive using your Gmail information.

To create a Google account:

1. Go to www.google.com. Locate and select the Sign in button in the top-right corner of the page.

2. Click Create an account.

3. The sign-up form will appear. Follow the directions and enter the required information.

4. Next enter your phone number. Google will send a verification code to your phone that you will use to complete the sign up process.

5. Enter the verification code sent to your phone and click Verify.

6. The personal information page will appear. Follow the directions and enter your information, including your birth date and gender.

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 strong password-in other words, one that's difficult for someone to guess. For more information, check out our Password Tips lesson.

Accessing Google Drive

Once you've set up your Google account, you can access Google Drive by going to http://drive.google.com in your web browser.

You can also navigate to Google Drive from any Google page (such as Gmail or Google search) by selecting the grid icon near the top-right corner, then clicking Drive.

The Google Drive interface

Your Google Drive may be empty right now, but as you begin to upload and create files you'll need to know how to view, manage, and organize them in the interface.

Click the buttons in the interactive below to become familiar with the Google Drive interface.

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Google Drive for mobile devices

Available for both iOS and Android, the Google Drive mobile app allows you to view and upload files to Google Drive using your mobile device.

Google also has separate mobile apps for creating and editing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. To learn more, check out Google's blog post on New mobile apps for Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

Google Drive for desktop

If you prefer to work on the desktop, you can download the Google Drive desktop app to your computer. Available for Windows and OS X, this app makes it a bit easier to upload your existing files and work offline. Once it's installed, you'll see a new Google Drive folder on your computer. Any files you move into this folder will automatically be uploaded to your Google Drive.

Challenge!

1. Visit www.google.com to sign up for a Google account if you don't already have one.

2. Open Google Drive.

3. Notice on the left side how much of your storage is used and how much is available.

4. Try clicking some of the menu options, like Shared with Me and Google Photos.

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