To sign up for Gmail, create a Google Account. You can use the username and password to sign in to Gmail and other Google products like YouTube, Google Play and Google Drive.
Sign up for a Gmail account
Important: Before you set up a new Gmail account, make sure that you sign out of your current Gmail account. Learn how to sign out of Gmail.
- From your device, go to the Google Account sign-in page.
- Click Create account.
- In the drop-down, select if the account is for your:
- Personal use
- Child
- Work or business
- To set up your account, follow the steps on the screen.
Tip: To use Gmail for your business, a Google Workspace account might be better for you than a personal Google Account. With Google Workspace, you get increased storage, professional email addresses and additional features. Learn about Google Workspace pricing and plans.
The username that I want is taken
You can't create a Gmail address if the username that you requested is:
- Already being used.
- Very similar to an existing username.
- For example, if [email protected] already exists, you can't use [email protected].
- The same as a username that someone used in the past and then deleted.
- Reserved by Google to prevent spam or abuse.
Someone is impersonating me
If you believe that someone has created a Gmail address to try to impersonate your identity, you can:
- File a report with the Internet Crime Complaint Centre.
- Contact your local consumer protection office.
Unfortunately, Gmail is unable to participate in mediation involving third parties regarding impersonation. Learn more about Gmail Terms of Use.