How to open a new email address

Opening a new email address is a straightforward process that can be completed in a few steps. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

Option 1: Create an email address with a free email provider

  1. Go to the website of a free email provider such as Gmail (google.com), Outlook (outlook.com), Yahoo (yahoo.com), or AOL (aol.com).
  2. Click on the "Create account" or "Sign up" button.
  3. Fill out the registration form with your personal information, such as your name, email address, password, and birthday.
  4. Choose a username (also known as a handle or alias) that will be used as your email address.
  5. Enter your recovery email address and phone number (optional).
  6. Review the terms of service and privacy policy.
  7. Click on the "Create account" or "Sign up" button to complete the registration process.

Option 2: Create an email address with a paid email provider

  1. Go to the website of a paid email provider such as ProtonMail (protonmail.com), Tutanota (tutanota.com), or FastMail (fastmail.com).
  2. Click on the "Sign up" or "Create account" button.
  3. Fill out the registration form with your personal information, such as your name, email address, password, and birthday.
  4. Choose a username (also known as a handle or alias) that will be used as your email address.
  5. Enter your payment information (if required).
  6. Review the terms of service and privacy policy.
  7. Click on the "Create account" or "Sign up" button to complete the registration process.

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