Gmail.com Log in, Sign Up, Create a New Google Account 2024

Check all details about the Google account and how to use the Google email service. How to create a new Gmail account? How to log in and manage your account online? All important information is available in this article.

What is Gmail

Gmail is a free email service run by Google1. Anyone can Sign In and open a Gmail account free of cost2. It was launched for public use on April 1, 20043. If you want to access all Google services then you can do that through a single Google account4.

Just log into your account and access all Google services such as Gmail, Calendar, Photos, Youtube, Google Maps, Google News, Google Meet, Google Drive, etc5.

How to create a new Google Gmail account?

If you don’t have a Google Gmail account then you can simply Sign Up and create a new Gmail account with the help of the below steps6.

Below given steps will be required to create a new Gmail account:

  1. Open the official Google account page.
  2. Open the Google Sign-Up form.
  3. Verify your Phone number.
  4. Enter the verification code.
  5. Enter other information.
  6. Add phone number to Google account (optional).
  7. Accept Google privacy and terms.

Let’s have a look at the details of each step.

Step 1. Open the official Google account page.

First of all, you will have to open the official website. Open the Gmail web page at https://www.google.com/intl/en-GB/gmail/about/ or open the Google account page at accounts.google.com.

gmail create account page

Step 2. Open the Google Sign-Up form.

Once you click on create new account link, a Google account sign-up form will appear on the screen (as shown below).

gmail new account sign up form

Now fill out this sign-up form by entering your First name, Last name, username, and Password.

You may choose any username with a combination of letters and numbers. After entering a username just click anywhere on the page to check if that username is available or not.

If the username is not available then add any number or try any other username until you find an available username.
Since Gmail is the largest email service provider in the world, it is almost impossible to get a good username.

Finally, hit the Next button to proceed to the next step.

Step 3. Verify your Phone number.

On the next page, you will have to verify your mobile number. This facility has been introduced to make your account secure and help Google verify that you are a human or a bot.

google new account phone number verification page

It also helps you to recover your account in case you forgot your password. Don’t worry about the personal information, everything is secured here.

Select your country from the drop-down menu, enter your mobile number, and hit the Next button.

Step 4. Enter the verification code.

On the next screen, you will have to enter the 6-digit verification code you received on your mobile number in the given space after the letter G.

google signup enter verification code for mobile number

Click the Verify button. If the verification code is correct you will be redirected to the next step.

Step 5. Enter other information.

On the next page, you will have to provide some more information such as a recovery email, date of birth, and Gender. Recovery email will be used in case you are not able to Sign in.

google signup enter other details

Some apps require age permission so the date of birth is required. Click the Next button after entering the details.

Step 6. Add phone number to Google account (optional).

On the next screen, you will be asked to add a phone number to your new Google account.

add phone number to new google account

This step is optional and you can add a mobile number anytime through your account settings.

Just click the Skip link.

Step 7. Accept Google privacy and terms.

On the next page, you will see Google privacy and terms. Read this information if you want. Move down the page and click the more options link.

Google privacy and terms page

Here you can control which type of information you want to share with Google. You share or stop sharing the below information with Google.

  • Web & App Activity – your activity, location, and associated info on Google sites and apps will be saved on your Google account.
  • Ad personalization – Based on your activity history Google will show you personalized ads.
  • YouTube History – Your YouTube video and search history will be saved.

Finally, click the “I Agree” button. Your account has been created now and you can access Gmail through an online website or mobile app. Just open gmail.com in a new window and you will see your inbox.

Gmail Sign In

You can log in to your Google account and access all Google services including Gmail7. Please check the below Gmail Login steps.

Please follow the below steps.

  1. Open the Gmail web page.
  2. Select Your Google Account.
  3. Enter Your Email Address.
  4. Enter Your Password.

Let’s check out the login process in detail.

Step 1. Open the Gmail web page.

Open the Gmail web page and click the Sign In link or open the gmail.com or accounts.google.com page.

Just use any one Sign In method mentioned above and you will see Google account SignIn options on the next page (as shown below)

Google account login options

Step 2. Select Your Google Account.

If you have earlier logged in using your account then you will see your account email address. Just click your email address. If you are logging first time or your account information is not available here then click Use another account link.

You can also remove existing Google accounts from this screen if you don’t recognize them. Just click the Remove an Account link. On the next screen click the remove account link after the email address you want to remove.

After clicking the Use another account link you will see a Google login page on the next screen (as shown in the below image).

Gmail Sign In form

Step 3. Enter Your Email Address.

Enter your Gmail address or your phone number if you have connected any with your Google account and click the Next button.

Gmail password screen for login

Step 4. Enter Your Password.

On the next screen enter the password for your Google account and click the Next button. You will be logged in to your Gmail account and your Gmail inbox will appear on the screen.

Now you can send emails, check new emails, or manage your Gmail account settings.

How to add another account?

You can add multiple accounts and switch between them easily through one browser tab8. Please follow the below steps.

  • Open the Gmail.com website in any browser.
  • Click your profile link on the top right side in Gmail. You will see a list of all Gmail accounts you have signed in.
  • Now click the Add another account link.
  • On the next screen enter the email address of the new Gmail ID and click the Next button.
  • On the next screen enter the password and click the next button. You have added a new Gmail account.

How to switch between different accounts9?

  • Open gmail.com and click the profile image link.
  • On the next screen click on any account from the list.
  • Google may ask you to enter the password for this account if you have not used it for many days.
  • Click the Next button. You will see a password screen to verify your account. Enter the password and click the Next button to log in.

What if you forgot your email address?

If you don’t remember your email address then you can recover that with the help of the below given information10.

Step 1: Open the Gmail login page and see if your email address is available there. If it’s not there then click the use another account link.

Step 2: On the next page, click the Forget email? link. A new Gmail ID recovery form will appear on the screen (as shown below).

Gmail id recovery form

Step 3: Enter your phone number or your recovery email ID which you have entered at the time of creating your Gmail account. After that, click the Next button.

Step 4: On the next page you will have to enter the First and Last name of your Google account. Click the Next button after that.

enter Gmail account name to recovery id

Step 5: Click the Send button to send an email to the recovery email address. If you have entered your mobile number then you will receive a verification code on your mobile.

Step 6: On the next screen you will have to enter the verification code you receive on your recovery email ID or mobile number.

verification screen to recover Gmail id

Enter the six-digit verification code and click the Next button. You will see your email address on the next screen. Your Gmail address has been recovered and now you can log in to your account.

How to reset your Gmail password?

If you forgot your Google account password then you can easily reset that. Please follow the below steps.

Step 1: Open the accounts.google.com page or gmail.com.

Step 2: Click on your account if it’s there on the account options page or click the use another account, enter your email address, and click the Next button.

Step 3: On the next page, click the Forgot password link. A new password recovery form will appear on the screen.

Gmail password recovery form

You will receive verification on your recovery email ID. Open your inbox and enter the verification code in the given space. After that click the Next button.

Step 4: On the next page, you can create a new password for your account.

create a new password for gmail

Enter a new password two times and click the Save Password button. You have successfully reset your password and can log in to your Gmail account.

Note 1: If you don’t have access to your recovery email then click the try another way link in step 3. On the next page, you will have to enter any previous password which you remember.

Note 2: If you don’t remember any previous password then again click the try another way link. If you previously signed in on your current device then you will see a new password-creating screen. Now you can create a new password for your account.

Sign In, Sign Up, Sign Out steps for Android device

How to Gmail Sign In on your Android device?

You must have signed in with a Google account to your Android device to access most of the Google services. When you set up your Android device you will get an option to sign in with your Gmail ID and password11.

If you have skipped this step then open your Gmail app on your Android device and sign in by using your email ID and password.

How to add another Gmail account on an Android device12?

  • Open the Gmail app on your Android phone
  • Click your profile picture and again click the Add another account link.
  • On the next screen select Google.
  • On the next screen enter your Gmail ID and click the Next button.
  • On the next screen enter the password for your new gmail id and click the Next button.

Note: You can also add not Google account to the Gmail app such as a Hotmail account, Yahoo, Outlook, Exchange, Office 365, etc.

How to switch between different accounts on Android?

  • Open the Gmail app and click your profile picture in the top right corner.
  • On the next screen, you will see all connected accounts.
  • Click on any account to see emails for that account.

How to sign out from an Android device?

You can not Sign Out from an Android device as there is no option for the Sign-out. To Sign Out you will have to remove your Google account from your Android device13.

Steps to remove your Google account from an Android device:

  • Open the Gmail app and click the Profile image link at the top right corner.
  • On the next screen, click the Manage accounts on this device link.
  • On the next screen click the account you want to remove.
  • On the next screen, click the Remove Account link.
  • You will see a warning at the bottom of the screen, “removing this account will delete all of its messages, contacts, and other data from this device”.
  • Again click the Remove Account link. Your Gmail account has been removed from your device.

In the case of multiple accounts, you will have to remove them one by one.

2-Step Authentication

Google has introduced several ways to secure users’ data14. Google is using 2-factor authentication to safeguard its user’s data and privacy.

How does 2-step verification work?

Two-factor authentication requires an extra authentication other than the email address and password and provides an extra layer of security15. Users can authenticate their login on a new device through different methods such as a text code, email, or authenticator app notification.

Google has also described in its support document, “After you enter your password, you’ll complete a second step, usually on your phone. You may tap a sign-in prompt that Google sends to your phone, or enter a code that’s texted to you. (Charges from your carrier may apply.) This helps Google make sure it’s really you signing in.16

How to enable 2-factor authentication in a Google account?

  • Visit Turn on 2-Step Verification page17.
  • Select the Security tab on the left side.
  • On the right side, click the 2-step verification option then Get started.
  • Follow the on-screen steps.

Now you will have to complete a second step to verify it’s you. You can use different methods for the verification such as…

  • Use Google prompts
  • Use security keys to increase phishing protection
  • Use Google Authenticator or other verification code apps
  • Use a verification code from a text message or call
  • Use backup codes

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Footnotes:
  1. “Secure, smart, and easy to use email,” Google Inc, Accessed: April 18, 2024, https://www.google.com/intl/en_in/gmail/about/ ↩︎
  2. “Use Gmail to access your Google Account,”, Google Account Help, Google Inc, 2024, https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/76194?hl=en#zippy=%2Ci-dont-think-i-have-a-gmail-account ↩︎
  3. FE Online, “Google released Gmail on April Fools’ Day in 2004 & people thought it was a joke,” The Financial Express, April 1, 2017, https://www.financialexpress.com/life/technology/google-released-gmail-on-april-fools-day-in-2004-people-thought-it-was-a-joke/611150/ ↩︎
  4. “All of Google, working for you,” Google Account Help, Google Inc, Accessed: April 18, 2024, https://www.google.com/intl/en-GB/account/about/ ↩︎
  5. “Use Gmail to access your Google Account,” Google Inc, Accessed: April 18, 2024, https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/76194 ↩︎
  6. “Create a Google Account,” Google Account Help, Google Inc, Accessed: April 18, 2024, https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/27441?hl=en ↩︎
  7. “Sign in to Gmail,” Google Account Help, Google Inc, Accessed: April 18, 2024, https://support.google.com/mail/answer/8494 ↩︎
  8. “Sign in to multiple accounts at once,” Google Account Help, Google Inc, Accessed: April 18, 2024, https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1721977 ↩︎
  9. “Switch between accounts,” Google Account Help, Google Inc, Accessed: April 18, 2024, https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1721977#7380419 ↩︎
  10. “How to recover your Google Account or Gmail,” Google Account Help, Google Inc, Accessed: April 18, 2024, https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/7682439 ↩︎
  11. “Sign in to Gmail,” Google Account Help, Google Inc, Accessed: April 18, 2024, https://support.google.com/mail/answer/8494?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&oco=1 ↩︎
  12. “Sign in to Gmail,” Google Account Help, Google Inc, Accessed: April 18, 2024, https://support.google.com/mail/answer/8494?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid ↩︎
  13. “Sign out of Gmail,” Google Account Help, Google Inc, Accessed: April 18, 2024, https://support.google.com/mail/answer/8154?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid ↩︎
  14. “A safer way to sign in to all of your online accounts,” Google Safety Centre, Google Inc, Accessed: April 18, 2024, https://safety.google/authentication/ ↩︎
  15. “Safety squared Two-factor authentication can help users to better protect themselves online. Google Account offers several options,” Google Inc, Accessed: April 18, 2024, https://about.google/stories/passwort/ ↩︎
  16. “Protecting your personal info with 2-Step Verification,” Google Account Help, Google Inc, Accessed: April 18, 2024, https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/10956730 ↩︎
  17. “Turn on 2-Step Verification,” Google Account Help, Google Inc, Accessed: April 18, 2024, https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185839 ↩︎

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