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  • Question
    How can I create a second email address while keeping my first one?
    Community Answer
    You can have multiple emails, just create new accounts.
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    How can I create an email for my friend with my phone?
    Community Answer
    Log out of your own email and click set up and fill out the boxes and information. Then give the username and password to the friend and they can log into it on their own time using their own computer or electronic device.
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    How to create a personal email account?
    Community Answer
    Just follow the steps above. A personal email account is just a regular email account.
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    Does it ask you where you live and your address and phone number?
    Community Answer
    No, and other similar services like Outlook or AOL won't either. It will ask what country you live in (eg. Canada, USA) and province or state you live in (eg. Ontario, Canada, or Florida, USA) but it would never ask you for your address.
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    Can I have mail from my old email account automatically forwarded to my new Gmail address?
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    Yes, in your old account go into the settings, and set a new filter that forwards a copy of all incoming mail to the desired address. Just be aware that when you cease to maintain the old account, such as no longer paying for it/subscribing to it, mail will cease to be forwarded.
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    Can I create an email address for someone else without interfering with my own email?
    Community Answer
    Yes, as long as you are logged out of your account. You will need to input their name, a new email address, and a different password.
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    What do I do if I don't have a previous email account?
    Community Answer
    Typing "Your current email address" to make a new Gmail account is optional. Having another email account helps you to access your account when you forget your password. So, it's good to have multiple email accounts and link them together as a secondary email address.
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    Why can't children create a Gmail account?
    Community Answer
    They are underage. In order to create one for your child, you need to lie about their age, or create one under the parent's name.
  • Question
    Why can't I just use my existing Gmail account?
    CaptianYaya
    Community Answer
    You can always just use your own account. However, some people may want multiple accounts. For example, one account for work/school, and another for their personal life.
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    What if my phone doesn't have e-mail?
    Community Answer
    Phones don't require an e-mail, but you could link it to one via Mail on iPhones if you so choose.
  • Question
    How do I set up a second email account in Gmail?
    Community Answer
    You can sign out of your existing Gmail account and then just create a new one from scratch.
  • Question
    Can I use the same email address for two different people with different home addresses?
    Community Answer
    Yes, as long as both people know the screen name and password, they can both use the email address.
  • Question
    Can I create a account which has more than one user?
    Linnie
    Top Answerer
    You can give someone you trust your password if you want to share an account. When creating the account, use either your or the other person's information, unless it lets you add both.
  • Question
    How can I log into one of my accounts on someone else's phone?
    CaptianYaya
    Community Answer
    Just log in through the Gmail app. Remember to sign out/remove your account afterwards so they can't read your emails.
  • Question
    Can anyone open a Gmail account on any computer using my name?
    Community Answer
    Yes, anyone can make a Gmail account using any names.
  • Question
    Can 2 people in the same household share a common Gmail account?
    CaptianYaya
    Community Answer
    Yes. It isn't recommended, as emails may get viewed by the wrong person, but it is possible if they both have the password.
  • Question
    Can I create a Gmail with Opera Mini?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can. Opera Mini is a browser just like other browsers. Go to Gmail.com and click on "Create an Account" option and the procedure is as above mentioned.
  • Question
    How can I make an email address without using my own phone number for verification?
    Community Answer
    You can use any phone number for verification. only thing you need is verification code. It is better to give your number because when you forgot password, OTP will be send to phone number you have given at the time of creating an account.
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    How can I create a Gmail account without a phone number?
    Butterfly
    Community Answer
    You must enter a phone number to create a Gmail account. Phone numbers are just used for verification purposes only and are kept private. Earlier it was optional, but now it has been made mandatory.
  • Question
    How can I access my account if I have forgotten my password?
    Butterfly
    Community Answer
    You can reset your password. To do so on your phone, follow the steps on How to Reset Your Google Password on Your Phone . To do this on a computer, click "Forgot Password" when signing in. Verify it is you, then create a new, strong password and note it down somewhere.
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