Gmail

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. Click Create an account.
   Clicking Create an account
3. The sign-up form will appear. Follow the directions and enter the required information, such as your name, birth date, and gender.
   Entering your information
   
4. Finally, review Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, click the checkbox, and then click Next step.
   Agreeing to the TOS and Privacy Policy, then clicking Next step
5. The Create your profile page will appear. Click Add a photo if you wish to add a photo to your Google+ profile. If you don't want to set a profile photo at this time, click Next step.
   Clicking Next step
6. Your account will be created, and the Google welcome page will appear.
   The Google welcome page

Just like with any online service, it's important to choose a strong password—in other words, one that is difficult for someone to guess. For more information, check out our Password Tips lesson.