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This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to check your Google Mail (also known as "Gmail") account via the Gmail website, the Gmail mobile app, the Mail app on iPhone, or Microsoft Outlook.
Steps
Using the Gmail website
Visit https://www.gmail.com using a web browser. Open your browser, type https://www.gmail.com in the address bar, and press ↵ Enter.
Enter your Google account email address and phone number, then click on Next (Continue).
- If you don't have a Gmail account, you can create one by clicking More Options (Other Options) and then Create Account.
Enter your password and press Next. This action will take you directly to the inbox of your Google Mail account.
- If a different page appears, click Inbox at the top left corner of the Gmail page, below the red "Compose" button.
Click on a message to open and read it. The message will expand in the window.
- Click the Reply button at the bottom of the email to respond.
- Click the trash can icon at the top of the email to delete it.
- Click Inbox at the top right to close the email and return to your inbox.
- Explore other Gmail features to get familiar with the interface.
Using the Gmail mobile app
Open the Gmail app. It's the app with a red and white envelope icon.
- If the mobile device doesn't have the Gmail app, you can download it from the iTunes App Store for iPhone or from the Google Play Store for Android.
Sign in to your Gmail account:
- On iPhone, tap on SIGN IN (Sign in).
- On Android, tap on SKIP (Skip).
Add a Gmail account. If your Gmail account has been added before, simply toggle the switch next to the account to "ON". Otherwise, follow the steps below:
- On iPhone, tap on + Add Account. This will take you to the Google Accounts page.
- On Android, tap on + Add an email address and then select Google to be directed to the Google Accounts page.
Enter your Gmail address and tap Next.
- If you don't have a Gmail account, you can create one by tapping on More options (More options) and selecting Create account (Create account) on iPhone, or tapping on Or create a new account (Or create a new account) on Android.
Enter your Gmail password and tap Next.
Finish adding the account.
- On iPhone, tap on DONE (Done).
- On Android, tap on NEXT twice, and then tap on TAKE ME TO GMAIL (Take me to Gmail).
Tap on ☰ . This is the menu option located in the upper left corner.
Tap on Everything on iPhone or Inbox on Android. This action takes you directly to your Gmail inbox where you can check the latest emails.
Tap on an email in the inbox to open and read it.
- Tap the arrow at the bottom right corner to reply.
- Tap the trash can icon at the top of the screen to delete the email.
- Tap the X in the upper left corner to close the email and return to the inbox.
Use the Mail app on iPhone
Open Settings.
Swipe down and tap on Mail. This app appears alongside others like Calendar and Notes.
Tap on Accounts. This is the first option in the menu.
Tap on Add Account. You will find this option at the bottom of the "ACCOUNTS" section.
Tap on Google. This option is located in the middle of the list.
Enter your Gmail address in the designated field.
- If you don’t have a Gmail account, you need to create one immediately.
Tap on NEXT (Continue). This is the blue button displayed on the screen.
Enter your password in the appropriate field.
Tap on NEXT. This is the blue button on the screen.
- If you have enabled two-step verification for Gmail, enter the verification code you received via text message or use your authentication app.
Tap on Save (Save). This button is located at the top right corner of the screen. Now, you can send and receive Gmail messages using the Mail app on your iPhone.
Open the Mail app. This app has an icon resembling a blue and white envelope. You will immediately see your inbox upon opening the app.
- If the app doesn't show your inbox, tap on Mailboxes in the top-left corner and select Gmail.
Tap on a message in your inbox to open and read it.
- Tap the arrow at the bottom-right corner to reply.
- Tap the trash can icon at the bottom of the screen to delete the message.
- Tap Back at the top-left corner to close the message and return to your inbox.
Using Microsoft Outlook
Open Outlook on your computer.
Click on the File tab or menu.
Click on Accounts option.
Click on the Add Account (Add Account).
Click on the Email Account (Email Account).
Enter your name in the corresponding field.
Input your Gmail address and password in the appropriate fields.
Click on the Add Account (Add Account) and close the dialog box.
Click on the Gmail in the left panel of the Outlook window. Your Gmail messages will appear in the right panel.
