A Google Account gives you access to many Google products. With a Google Account, you can do things like:

  • Send and receive email using Gmail
  • Find your new favorite video on YouTube
  • Download apps from Google Play


Step 1: Choose a Google Account type


Create account


When you create a Google Account, you will be asked for some personal info. By providing accurate info, you can help keep your account secure and make our services more useful.


Tip: You don't need a Gmail account to create a Google Account. You can use your non-Gmail email address to create one instead.

  1. Go to the Google Account sign in page.
  2. Click Create account.
  3. Enter your name
  4. In the "Username" field, enter a username.
  5. Enter and confirm a password.
  6. Click Next.    
    • Optional: Add and verify a phone number for your account.
  7. Click Next.


Use an existing email address


  1. Go to the Google Account Sign In page.
  2. Click Create account.
  3. Enter your name.
  4. Click Use my current email address instead.
  5. Enter your current email address.
  6. Click Next.
  7. Verify your email address with the code sent to your existing email.
  8. Click Verify.


Step 2: Protect your account with recovery info


If you forget your password or someone is using your account without your permission, updated recovery info makes it much more likely you’ll get your account back.


Learn how to avoid getting locked out of your account.