Creating an email address is a simple process that can be done in just a few minutes. You will need to have access to a computer with an internet connection and a web browser. You will also need to have an account with a web-based email service, such as Gmail, Yahoo Mail, or Outlook. Once you have these things, you can follow these steps to create your email address:
An email address is a string of characters that uniquely identify an electronic mail account. The email address is the part of an electronic mail message or other electronic communication that specifies the recipient’s name and, in the case of a mailing list, where to send a reply.
The email address format is typical: username@domainname.com
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How to create an email address
Sign up for a Gmail account
- Go to the Google Account creation page.
- Follow the steps on the screen to set up your account.
- Type in your desired email address.
- Click on the “check availability” button to see if the address is available.
- If you are happy with the address, click on “create” to officially make it your own.
- You will then be asked to create a password for your email account, which you should do right away so that no one else can log in and access your information!
Gmail for your business
A Google Workspace account may be more advantageous for you if you want to use Gmail for business purposes rather than a personal Google Account. Google Workspace includes the following and costs $6 per user per month:
- A business-related, ad-free Gmail account with a handle like susan@example.com.
- ownership of employee accounts so that you always have access to the files, emails, and accounts of your business.
- 24/7 real-person phone, email, and chat support.
- increased Google Drive and Gmail storage.
- Data security for mobile devices, including the capability to remotely wipe lost devices.
- advanced administrative and security controls.