How to start up a new gmail account

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to start up a new Gmail account:

Step 1: Go to the Gmail website

Open a web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari) and navigate to the Gmail website: www.gmail.com.

Step 2: Click on "Create account"

In the top right corner of the page, you'll see a button that says "Create account". Click on it.

Step 3: Enter your personal information

You'll be asked to enter some personal information, including:

• First name
• Last name
• Username (this will be your email address)
• Password
• Recovery email (optional)
• Phone number (optional)

Make sure to choose a strong and unique password, and consider enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) for added security.

Step 4: Enter your birthday

You'll be asked to enter your birthday. This is required by Google's terms of service.

Step 5: Enter your recovery information

You'll be asked to enter a recovery email address and/or phone number. This is optional, but recommended in case you forget your password.

Step 6: Agree to the terms of service

Read through Google's terms of service and privacy policy, then check the box to agree to them.

Step 7: Create your account

Click on the "Next step" button to create your account.

Step 8: Verify your account

You'll receive an email from Google to verify your account. Open the email and click on the verification link to activate your account.

Step 9: Set up your account

Once your account is verified, you'll be taken to your Gmail inbox. You can start setting up your account by adding a profile picture, changing your account settings, and setting up your email signature.

That's it! You now have a new Gmail account.