Do you want to create a Gmail account?

Gmail is a free web-based email account service provider owned by Google. To create a Gmail account you will need internet access and a device that supports internet use such as a PC, smartphone, tablet and so on.

How to create a Gmail account

To create a Gmail account free, follow the steps below:

Step one: Visit the Google sign-up page via your device browser, navigate to the top right corner of the page and click on Gmail.

Step two: Create a Google account. After clicking on Gmail You will see a Google sign-in option. Since you don’t have a Google account yet, you will need to click on create an account.

Step three: Google account set up. To set up your new google account, Google will need some basic information about you such as first name, last name, unique user name, birthday, gender and so on.

The username is the unique prefix that will be added to the suffix ”@gmail.com” as your email address. Google will need to check for the availability of the user name. If the user name is not available you may accept one of the alternative usernames provided or use another username.

You will need to also provide a password and also confirm the password. The Gmail password should be at least eight characters and should contain letters, numbers and special characters to make it a strong password. Note: You need to remember the username and password for future use.

Input your Gmail recovery options. This is optional but recommended. The recovery options are phone number and recovery email address. The recovery email should be a different email address from the new email account you are creating. You will be asked to verify your recovery email address and phone number.

The recovery option will come in handy in an event of the loss of your password or unauthorised activities in your email.

Step five: Google privacy policy and terms. You will need to accept google’s privacy policy to proceed. Click on I agree after reading the google privacy policy and terms.

Step four: Google Verification. Google will prompt you to verify your phone number via text message or voice call to ensure you are the owner of the line and that you did not commit any typographical error while inputting your phone number. Select your preferred verification option and click on Continue.

Step six: Gmail dashboard. You will be redirected to your Gmail dashboard, from there you can do the following: Gmail login, manage your personal information, set up your Gmail account preferences and access your Gmail inbox. When you are done with the above your Gmail new account is ready. Congratulations you have created a Gmail account.

Step seven: Complete your Gmail account setup. You can upload an optional profile picture. Then explore and click on the resources on the Gmail dashboard.

Conclusion

The steps needed to create a Gmail account are quite simple and straightforward. Just follow the steps above to create a Gmail account.

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