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How to Create a Free Email Account

Follow these steps to create an email address using your phone or computer through Google.

Written by Marisa Crowder
Updated over 3 weeks ago

This article walks through how to create a free gmail email but you can create free emails from other email systems.

Step 1: Start

  • Open the Gmail app on your phone.

  • If you do not have it, download it from the app store or go to gmail.com.

  • Select Create account.

  • Select For my personal use.

Step 2: Enter your name

  • Type your first name and last name.

  • Click Next.

Step 3: Enter your basic information

  • Enter your birthday (Month, Day, Year).

  • Select your gender from the dropdown.

  • Click Next.

Step 4: Choose your email address

  • Select one of the suggested addresses or create your own.

  • Click Next.

Step 5: Create a password

  • Type a password.

  • Type it again to confirm.

  • Click Next.

Security Tip: Make a strong password to protect your account!

Step 6: Confirm you’re not a robot (if asked)

  • Enter a phone number.

  • Click Next.

  • Enter the code sent to your phone number.

  • Click Next.

Step 7: Add recovery email (optional)

  • Enter a recovery email address.

  • Select Skip or Next.

Step 8: Review your account info

  • Review your email information.

  • Click Next.

Step 9: Privacy and Terms

  • Review Google's privacy and terms.

  • Select I agree.

  • Enjoy your new email account!

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