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Ever wondered how to communicate with friends and family over the web? Now you can with the amazing world of Emails! Here's a quick guide on how to create a FREE account.
Steps
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1Open your Internet provider and go to AOL.com
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2On the top right corner of the screen click the Sign in button.Advertisement
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3On the bottom of the Screen there will be a sentence that says:Get a Free Username. Click that sentence.
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4Fill out personal information ie: Name, address, and birth date.
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5After you are finished there will be a welcome message in your mailbox.
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6Watch the guide video provided.
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7Add your contacts either by hand or by linking email accounts.
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8Have fun and don't forget to sign out.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I get an email account?Community AnswerIt depends on what platform you want to use. Go to the provider, like Gmail, then follow the on-screen instructions.
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QuestionIs it safe for a child to have an email account?Community AnswerYes, as long as they're not sharing any personal information over the account (without a parent's permission).
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QuestionWill my last name and birthday show up when I get an email?Community AnswerIt all depends on your e-mail provider. Try reading the EULA or an FAQ, and if you don't get your answers that way just try asking a question on forums or on the website's page.
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Warnings
- Remember your security question answer.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- ALWAYS sign out.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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Things You'll Need
- One computer with Internet
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