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With the huge variety of email providers out there, it’s easier than ever to create a free email address. We’ve made a list of some of the most popular free email providers, along with instructions for how to set up accounts with them. Most of these email clients are web-based, but many offer apps that you can use to manage your email on your Mac or Windows computer, Android device, iPhone, or iPad.

Making an Free Email Address

Create a free email address through Gmail, Yahoo, or Proton mail. Some email services offer free features, like AOL’s unlimited storage or Mail.com’s custom email domains. Ask your school or workplace if they offer free emails to students and staff.

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Get Gmail if you want a versatile webmail account.

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    You can sign up for Gmail and use it in any web browser, or download the Gmail app for your iPhone, Android phone, or tablet. To create a Gmail account, visit https://accounts.google.com/signup . From there:
    • Enter your first and last name.
    • Type in your chosen username. This will be the first part of your email address (the part that comes before @gmail.com).
    • Enter your password, then type it again in the Confirm box. Your password must be at least 8 characters long and contain a mixture of letters, numbers, and other symbols.
    • Click Next .
    • If you like, enter a recovery email address and phone number in case you get locked out of your new email address. These steps are optional.
    • Enter your birthdate and gender.
    • Click Next again.
    • Review the terms and services and click I Agree . Enjoy your new free Gmail account!
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    It’s one of the few free email options that offer unlimited inbox storage, so you can save as many messages as you like. Like Gmail, AOL offers web-based email that you can use in any browser. To sign up: [1]
    • Visit https://www.aol.com/ in your web browser.
    • Click Login/join in the upper right corner.
    • Click the Create an account button in the Sign in box on the right side of the screen.
    • Enter your information on the next page. This includes your name, your desired email address, your new password, your phone number, your birthdate, and your gender (optional).
    • Click Continue and follow the directions to finish setting up your account.
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Use Yahoo.com for great personalization options.

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    The free version of Yahoo mail includes 1 terabyte of storage, so you can save tons of old messages. It’s also great for organizing your messages and attachments and personalizing the look and feel of your inbox. Yahoo is another web-based mail client that you can use in a browser, although you can also download an app for Android or iOS devices . To sign up for a Yahoo mail account: [2]
    • Visit the account creation page: https://login.yahoo.com/account/create
    • Enter your full name, your desired email address and password, and your birth year.
    • Click Continue and follow the prompts to finish setting up your account.
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Try Outlook to integrate your email with Microsoft apps.

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    Even if you aren’t a Microsoft subscriber, you can get a free email account . Outlook is a desktop-based email app that is part of the Microsoft Office suite. There’s also a web app version that you can use in a browser. [3] Or, if you prefer, you can download the mobile app on your Android or iOS phone or tablet. [4] To sign up for a free email address through Outlook, visit Microsoft’s Outlook page and click Create free account to get started.
    • Follow the prompts to enter your desired email address, password, first and last name, country/region, and date of birth. You’ll also need to complete a brief Captcha challenge to prove you aren’t a bot.
    • When you enter your desired email address, you can choose either an outlook.com or a hotmail.com ending from the dropdown menu.
    • One advantage of Outlook is that it coordinates with other Microsoft apps. You can even edit Word documents and other Office files in your Outlook inbox.
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Use Proton Mail for extra privacy.

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    Proton is an extra-secure web-based email client that also offers Android and iOS apps. The free version of Proton mail comes with 1GB of storage and lets you send up to 150 emails a day. It also comes with a calendar and allows you to sync with Proton cloud storage and connect to a Proton VPN plan. [5] To sign up for a free Proton email address:
    • Visit https://proton.me/mail and click Create a free account .
    • Select Get Proton for free from the Pricing menu.
    • Enter your desired username and password. You can also select either a proton.com or a proton.me ending for your address from the dropdown menu.
    • Click Create account , then Continue with free . [6]
    • Follow the verification instructions to confirm that you’re not a bot.
    • Enter your desired display name, then click Next .
    • If you like, enter a recovery phone and email address. This step is optional. Click Save selected to confirm, or Maybe later to skip it. If you skip, click the Confirm button in the popup window to continue to the end of the setup process.
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Try Zoho if you need a business email address.

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    Zoho’s email hosting is a great option if you’re a small business owner trying to cut costs. The free email option comes with 5GB of storage per user and allows you to create 5 email addresses with your business’s domain name. To set it up:
    • Go to https://www.zoho.com/mail/zohomail-pricing.html and scroll down to the Forever Free Plan . Click Sign Up Now .
    • Enter your name, current email address or mobile number, and password.
    • Click the box next to I agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy , then click Sign Up .
    • Follow the instructions to set up your new email address(es).
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    Mail.com is web-based, but it also offers mobile apps for Android and iOS phones and tablets. The free plan comes with 65 GB of inbox space, plus an additional 2 GB of cloud storage. You can choose from hundreds of domains that reflect your job, location, or personal interests (e.g., artlover.com , radiologist.net , or usa.com ). To get started:
    • Go to https://signup.mail.com/ .
    • Enter your desired email handle and pick a domain from the dropdown menu. Click Check to make sure your address is available.
    • Fill out your personal details, including your salutation (Ms, Mr, or Other), name, country/region, birthdate, and password recovery options.
    • Check the box by the Security prompt to confirm that you’re human.
    • Click I agree. Create an email account now. Follow the instructions to finish setting up your new account.
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Opt for iCloud for the best data encryption.

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    iCloud mail is a service available to all Apple users. It’s a great option if you’re concerned about protecting your data in transit. [7] Since it’s cloud-based, any messages you send or receive will be stored in the cloud instead of taking up space on your device. Your mail settings are also synced across all devices where you’re logged into iCloud. However, keep in mind that your iCloud mail storage is shared with whatever else you have in the cloud (such as images or files). [8] To get your free email address: [9]
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Check if your internet provider offers free email.

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    ISP email addresses often come with great customer support, and you can use them with a variety of email clients (such as Outlook or Thunderbird). Call your service provider’s customer service number and ask how to get started setting up your email account, or check their website for instructions.
    • Keep in mind that there are some disadvantages to using an ISP email address. For example, if you move or switch to a new internet service provider, you’ll probably have to get a new email address. [10]
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Look into getting an address from your job or school.

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    If you’ve just started a new job or enrolled in a new school, talk to the IT department to find out if you can set up a new address through your organization.
    • Many colleges and universities provide a [yourname]@[yourschool].edu address for students.
    • If you work in certain industries, you might qualify for an email address with a limited TLD (top-level domain), such as .edu, .mil, or .gov. However, these kinds of addresses are unavailable to most people.

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      2. ↑ https://help.yahoo.com/kb/SLN2056.html
      3. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/use-the-web-version-of-outlook-like-a-desktop-app-b360bd9a-00dc-43a4-bdf8-71cdeeb78e83
      4. ↑ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/outlook-mobile-for-android-and-ios
      5. ↑ https://proton.me/mail/pricing
      6. ↑ https://www.uafanp.org/sites/uafanp.org/files/2022-07/ProtonmailCreationGuide.pdf
      7. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303
      8. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/what-you-can-do-with-icloud-mail-mmaae54a2288/1.0/icloud/1.0
      9. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/create-a-primary-icloudcom-email-address-mmdd8d1c5c/1.0/icloud/1.0
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      1. Go to a free email service's sign-up page.
      2. Click Sign up or Create account .
      3. Enter the required information.
      4. Create an email username.
      5. Follow any other account creation instructions.

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