How to Create a Gmail Account

An email address is essential if you want to keep up with events and communicate with your contacts, business or otherwise. Gmail used to be an invitation-only email service, but is now open to anyone. It is regarded as one of the best email services available and offers many useful features. Creating an account with Gmail is quick and easy.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Go to the Gmail homepage.
   
2. Click the "Sign Up for Gmail" link in the bottom right of the screen.
   
3. Fill in the appropriate boxes: "First Name," "Last Name" and "Desired Login Name."
   
4. Choose and confirm a password.
   
5. Fill out the remainder of the form with a security question (which will help you if you forget your password), a secondary email (if you have one), location and word verification.
   
6. Click on the button marked "I accept. Create My Account" if you accept the Gmail terms of service.