A Gmail account offers these and a robust spam filter.
you’re free to also use it to archive old mail or as a backup.
These instructions apply to web browsers in any operating system.
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Below are the step-by-step instructions you’ll need to create an account and start using Gmail in no time.
VisitCreate your Google Accountfor Gmail.
type your first and last name.
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pop in your desired username.
Your Gmail email address will be your username followed by “@gmail.com.”
Input an email password that is difficult to guess.
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For enhanced security, you should later enabletwo-factor authenticationfor your Gmail account.
Optionally, you might put in your mobilephone numberand/or analternate email addressfor account verification and authorization.
Google uses this information to to allow you to recover a lost password.
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Enter yourbirth dateandgender(all fields are required).
You will be asked to verify your phone number or alternate email.
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Read and the Privacy and Terms and then selectI Agreeto continue.
You’ll be directed to the My Account page for the email address you just created.
There are Gmail apps for Windows 10, iOS and Android mobile devices.
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Just download the app compatible with your machine and sign in.
Gmail lets you access your other existingPOPemail accounts, both for sending and receiving mail.
