Create a Gmail Account Quickly and Easily
Open the Gmail website.
Click the blue “Create an
account” button below the
login box. This will take you to
the “Create your Google
Account” page.
Creating a Gmail account
creates an Google account
that you can use to access
other Google products and
services.
Come up with a username.
Your username will become
your new Gmail email address.
Have a backup or two handy in
case your desired name is
already taken. If your
username is not available, you
will be given several related
options, or you can try a
different one.
Fill out the rest of the
required information. You
will need to enter your first
and last name, your birthday
(for age verification), your
gender, your phone number in
case you lose access to your
account, and a verification
email address. You also need to
enter which country you reside
in.
The mobile phone number
is recommended but not
required. Google can send
you a text in case you lose
access to your Gmail
account.
Complete the CAPTCHA. This
is a verification tool that
ensures that a real person is
creating the account. If you
can't read it, click the refresh
button next to the text field to
get a new one, or click the
speaker button to have it read
out loud through your
computer speakers.
After you complete the
CAPTCHA, select your
current location. Choose
your country of residence,
even if you're planning on
using the email elsewhere.
Agree to the privacy policy.
You cannot continue if you
do not agree with the privacy
policy. Take the time to read
the entire privacy policy so that
you are aware of what Google
can and can't do with your
personal information. Check
the box if you agree to
Google's terms.