If you need a new email account that is free, Gmail is just one of many options you can use. An Internet-based email account, such as Gmail, has the advantage that you can access your email from any location, whether you're at work or out of the office.
Step 1
Navigate to the Gmail homepage (gmail.com).
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Step 2
Click on the "Sign up for Gmail" link, located in the lower right-hand side of the screen. An account setup page will open.
Step 3
Fill out your username, password and city in the appropriate fields.
Step 4
Click on the button labeled "I accept. Create my account." A message confirming that your account has been created will appear. You can now log in to your account and receive email.