How to Create a Free Email Address

This article provides a guide on how to create a new free email address on your computer, phone, or tablet. There are numerous free email services available, and this guide will focus on a few of the most reliable and popular ones, such as Gmail, Outlook.com, and Yahoo! Mail.

Scroll down and tap on Passwords & Accounts (Passwords and Accounts). This is the first option in the fifth settings group.

Tap on Add Account (Add account). This option is located below the "ACCOUNTS" header.

Tap on Google. Depending on your settings, you may also need to tap Continue to open google.com.

Tap on Create Account (Create account). This button appears below the login fields.

Enter your full name and tap Next (Next).

Select your birthdate and gender, then tap Next (Next).

Select a suggested email address or create one of your own. If you like one of the suggested options, tap it and select Next. To create your own address, choose "Create your own Gmail address" and then enter your desired username before tapping Next.

• The custom username will generate an email address in the format username@gmail.com. Your username must have at least 6 characters.
• If the username you choose is already taken, Google will notify you. Try adding numbers or using different combinations of words or letters.

Create a password and tap Next. A strong password should contain at least 8 characters, including uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

Optionally, add a phone number. This step is not mandatory, but adding a phone number can help you recover your email address if you forget your password.

• If you'd like to add a phone number, simply enter your details in the field above, then tap Yes, I'm in to verify your phone number via SMS. Follow the on-screen instructions to receive a verification code and enter it in the provided field.
• If you don’t want to add a phone number, tap Skip at the bottom of the page.

Review your new email address and tap Next. If any details are incorrect, simply tap the back button to edit.

Review Google's terms and tap I agree (I agree). This button is located at the bottom-right of the page. This action confirms that you agree to Gmail's terms. After agreeing, your email address will be activated and ready for use.

• If you wish to use the Mail app on an iPhone or iPad, ensure the slider next to "Mail" is toggled to the On position (green), then tap Save. That’s all you need to get started.
• If you'd prefer to use the official Gmail app to send and receive emails, toggle the "Mail" slider to the Off position (gray) and tap Save. Then, open the App Store, search for gmail, tap the option with the red and white envelope icon, and tap Get to install it.

Install the Gmail app if it is not already on your device. Since you are using an Android phone or tablet, you likely already have a Gmail address linked to your Google account. However, if you haven't installed the Gmail app yet or want to create a second email address, you can download Gmail from the Play Store.
To download Gmail, open the Play Store app, type gmail in the search bar, then tap on Gmail (look for the red and white envelope icon developed by Google) from the search results. Tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions.

Open the Gmail app. Once the app is installed, you will find the red and white envelope icon either on your home screen or in your app drawer.
If it's your first time opening the app, you will need to tap on GOT IT (or a similar prompt) on the welcome screen to continue.

Tap Add another email address to add a different account. Your primary Gmail address linked to your Google account will show on this page. Tap your email address if you wish to use it. To create a new email or enter a different address, choose this option.

Tap Google on the "Set up email" screen. This option leads you to the sign-in page.

Tap on Create an Account (Create Account) below the login fields.

• The option may not be visible depending on the version of Android you are using. If you cannot see this option, tap on Forgot email? and press the back button - you will then see the option you are looking for.

Enter your full name and tap Next. This action will create your Gmail display name.

Select an email address or create one according to your preference. Tap one of the suggested email addresses if you like, and choose Next. If you wish to create your own, choose Create your own Gmail address, enter the username you want, and tap Next.

• Creating your own username will generate an email address like username@gmail.com. The username must be at least 6 characters long.
• If the username is already taken, you will see an error message. In this case, try adding a number or rearranging the characters until you get a valid address.

Set a password and tap on Next. A strong password should contain at least 8 characters, including uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols.

Verify your phone number. You will need to verify your phone number when creating a Gmail account on Android. Enter your phone number, tap on Next, and follow the on-screen instructions to verify the confirmation code. The verification code will be sent via SMS.

Link your account with a phone number. If you want to recover your Gmail account if it gets locked or if you forget your password, scroll down and select Yes, I'm in. If not, tap on Skip.

Review your email address and tap on Next. If you've entered a complex email address, you might want to rewrite it for clarity.

Review Gmail's terms and conditions and tap on I agree (I agree). This button is located at the bottom-right corner of the page. Clicking it confirms that you agree to Gmail's terms and takes you back to the Google account list, where your new account will now appear alongside your existing one.

Tap on TAKE ME TO GMAIL (Take me to Gmail). This option can be found at the bottom of the screen. After selecting it, your Gmail inbox will be displayed immediately.

• To switch between email accounts, tap on the first letter of your name or your profile picture at the top of the screen, and choose the email address you want to use.

Visit https://accounts.google.com/SignUp via a web browser. You can use any browser on your computer to sign up for Gmail, which is a free web-based email service provided by Google.

• If you're using an Android phone or tablet and already have a Google account, you already have a free Gmail address. If you'd like to add a new email address on Android, check out how to add a Google account on Android.

Enter your name in the appropriate fields. You will input your first and last name into the first two fields in the information form.

Enter your username. Use the second field below the name fields to create your username. This will be your email address. For example, if you choose MytourTravis as your username, your email address will be [email protected].

• If the username you choose is already taken, Google will suggest alternative names. You can either accept the suggested name or try entering a different one.

Create and confirm your password. You will need to enter the same password in both the "Password" and "Confirm" fields. A strong password should contain at least 8 characters, including uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

Click on Next. This is the blue button at the bottom right of the form. Clicking it will take you to the next step in the registration process.

Enter your phone number and recovery email address. While both fields are optional, they are useful for recovering your Gmail account if you lose access. Enter a 10-digit phone number in the top field and/or a recovery email address if you have one.

Enter your birthdate and gender. Use the dropdown menus to select your birth month, day, and year. Some Google services have age restrictions, so it’s important to provide your correct birthdate. You will also need to select your gender (or choose Rather not say if you prefer not to disclose this information).

Click on Next. This is the blue button at the bottom of the information form.

Click on Send (Send). This blue button located at the bottom of the information panel will send your details. If you've entered a phone number, a verification text will be sent to confirm it.

Verify phone number (optional). After providing your phone number, you will be prompted to verify it via a code sent by SMS. To proceed, click the blue Send button to receive the verification code. Then, enter the code in the field and select Verify to complete the process.

Click on Yes, I'm in (Yes, I agree) or Skip (Skip). To link your phone number for using other Google services and for password recovery, select Yes, I'm in. If you'd rather not provide this information, you can simply click Skip.

Read the Privacy and Terms policy. This page outlines the data that Google collects and how it is used. Be sure to review the policy to understand your rights and responsibilities.

Scroll down and click on I AGREE (I Agree). This blue button at the bottom of the Privacy and Terms page is mandatory to proceed with creating your account. Once you accept the Privacy and Terms policy, your account will be ready for use.

Visit http://www.outlook.com via your web browser. You can use any browser on your computer, phone, or tablet to create an Outlook.com email address. Microsoft’s Outlook.com has replaced the old Hotmail service for email communication.

Click or tap on the Create free account button. This large blue button appears on the left side of the Outlook.com page.

Enter your desired username and click Next. Choose your custom username in the "New Email" field (e.g., [email protected]). Once you’ve entered your username, hit the blue "Next" button to continue.

• If you prefer the email address [username]@hotmail.com, click the downward arrow at the end of the field and select @hotmail.com.
• If the username you chose is already taken, Microsoft will inform you and suggest alternatives.

Create a password and click Next. Type the password you wish to use in the "Create password" field.

Enter your first and last name, then click Next. You will enter your first name in the "First" field and your last name in the "Last" field.

Select your region. Use the dropdown to choose the country or region where you currently reside.

Select your birthdate and click Next. Use the "Month", "Day", and "Year" selectors to choose your birthdate. Click the blue "Next" button when you're ready to proceed.

Type the characters you see in the image and click Next. Type the characters shown in the image into the corresponding field. This ensures you're a real person. Once confirmed, you'll be directed to your Outlook.com inbox.

• If you're unable to read the characters, click New for a new image or click Audio to listen to the characters.

Set up your account. Now that your account is ready, you can adjust the settings to suit your needs. The process will vary depending on whether you're using a computer, phone, or tablet:

• If you're on a phone or tablet, download the official Microsoft Outlook app from the App Store (for iPhone/iPad) or Play Store (for Android). Once downloaded, follow the on-screen instructions to log into your new account and complete the setup process for your inbox.
• On a computer, you'll see the "Get Started" section on the left side of the page. The tab above shows "0/6 complete", indicating the six steps you need to complete to begin. Click the first tab, Choose your look, to select your interface style and finish the next tab. Once all six steps are completed, you'll be able to send and receive emails using Outlook.

Go to https://login.yahoo.com/account/create using your web browser. Yahoo! Mail is a free email service offered by Yahoo, a popular search engine. You can create a Yahoo! Mail account on your computer, phone, or tablet.

Enter your full name in the appropriate fields. You'll need to input your first name in the "First Name" field and your last name in the "Last Name" field.

Create a custom username. Below the name fields, you'll be asked to create a username for your email address. Your email address will be yourusername@yahoo.com. For example, if you choose MytourTravis, your Yahoo! Mail address will be [email protected].

• If the username you select is already taken, Yahoo! will notify you and suggest alternative options.

Create a password. The "Password" field is where you'll set your password. A strong password should be at least 8 characters long and contain a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

Enter your phone number. Please input a 10-digit phone number in the "Mobile Phone Number" field. This is required for account verification.

• If needed, you can select the country code from the options on the left side of the phone number field.

Enter your birthdate. Select your birth month from the dropdown, then input your day and year of birth in the respective fields next to it.

Enter your gender (optional). If you wish to provide gender information, you can fill it in the "Gender" field.

Tick the Captcha box and click on the Continue button. This step confirms that you are not a robot.

Click on Text me a verification code (Send me a verification code via SMS). This will trigger the verification code to be sent to the phone number you provided.

• If you prefer to receive the code via a call, select Call me with a verification code (Send me the verification code through a call).

Enter the verification code from the message and click on Verify (Verify). This is the step where you confirm your phone number and create your account.

Click on Done (Finish). This blue button will appear once your account has been created. Your inbox will then display new messages.