This comprehensive introduction to using Gmail is for you if you're just getting started with it or want to start taking advantage of more of what it can accomplish.
Gmail Features
You will have access to a wide range of Google services when you first join up, not just email. The most commonly used of those services include:
Google Drive
A free collection of cloud-based office software allows you to create spreadsheets, documents, and even slide shows. Additionally, you receive plenty of room to keep all of your files. If you require a complete guide to Google Drive, we provide one.
Google Maps
It is a web- and mobile-based application that provides traffic information, satellite views, user-submitted photographs of locations, and other navigational aids. Even more intriguing uses of Google Maps include parking search and solar system exploration.
Google Calendar
It is a cloud-based calendar system that you can use on both the web and your phone to plan your day using a very user-friendly, intuitive graphical interface.
Google Contacts
Google Contacts allows you to sync all of your contacts between your phone, email, and other Google services.
When you first join up for your brand-new Google account, you get access to a restricted subset of cloud services. Let's get started by setting up your very first Google Account if this sounds like something you'd like to participate in.
Creating a Gmail email account
With this Gmail sign up process, you can create a Gmail account within a few minutes. It's simple.
When you initially arrive at the Google Gmail website, a sizable red box with the words "Create An Account" will be visible in the upper right corner. Toggle it.
On the following page, there is a short form where you may input your name, username, preferred password, birthday, gender, phone number, and email address.
Just keep in mind that Gmail has thousands of users these days. Therefore, it's unlikely that you'll receive a username that is the same as your legal name. Many people use their complete name followed by a random string of numbers as a workaround for this.
It's a good idea to include your phone number and a backup email address even if they are optional because they are the only ways Google will be able to verify your account in the event that you ever get locked out.
You will see your brand-new, empty inbox after clicking Continue to Gmail and accepting the terms and conditions.
