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| Level | Basic |
| Device | Computer (Desktop) |
| Topic | Internet |
| Sub-topic | Create Gmail Account |
| Introduction | |
| Limit to one paragraph with three to five sentences. Include where readers could use the information we are about to discuss. Follow the writing style guide for WE R. | |
| Gmail is a free email service provided by Google where you can create an email address account to send and receive emails. It has many useful features such as sending attachments, adding labels, and more. This article will guide you through the simple steps to create your Gmail account using Windows Desktop. | |
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| 1 | Turn your computer on. |
| 2 | Click the windows search box located in the lower left section. |
| 3 | Type in Mail, then click on Open. |
| 4 | On the Mail app, Click + Add account. |
| 5 | Click Google. |
| 6 | Click Create Account. |
| 7 | To create your Google Account, fill in the following details on the signup form: First name, Last name, username, password, and confirm password. After filling up the necessary information, click Next. Take note that your Google username will be your email address (example: firstname_lastname @gmail.com), while the password should be eight or more characters and have letters, numbers, and symbols.  |
| 8 | Enter your phone number. |
| 9 | Enter the 6-digit verification code that Google texts on your phone number. For other options to verify your phone number, click Call Instead. |
| 10 | Scroll down to review Google’s Terms of Service and Privacy policy, then click the I Agree button on the bottom right section. |
| Conclusion | |
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| Here’s an easy step to create a Gmail account using your Windows Desktop: First, open the Mail app on Windows, then choose Google and click create an account, fill up the signup form, enter and verify your phone number, and agree on terms and privacy. If you’re having trouble creating a Gmail account, you may contact our customer team to assist you. | |
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