A Google Account lets you sign in to Gmail and other Google services, such as YouTube, Google Play, Google Drive and Photos.
Sign up for a Google Account
Important: Before you create a new Google Account, sign out of your current account. Learn how to sign out of Gmail.
- From your device, go to the Google Account sign-in page.
- Click Create account.
- Choose your account type:
- For my personal use
- For my child
- For work or business
- To finish, follow the on-screen instructions.
Tip: To use Gmail for your business, a Google Workspace account might be better for you than a personal Google Account. With Google Workspace, you get increased storage, professional email addresses and additional features. Learn about Google Workspace pricing and plans.
The username that I want is taken
You can't register a Gmail address if the username that you requested is:
- Already being used.
- Very similar to an existing username.
- For example, if example@gmail.com already exists, you can't use examp1e@gmail.com.
- The same as a username that someone used in the past and then deleted.
- Reserved by Google to prevent spam or abuse.
Someone is impersonating me
If you believe that someone has created a Google Account using a Gmail address to impersonate your identity, you can:
- File a report with the Internet Crime Complaint Center.
- Contact your local consumer protection office.
Unfortunately, Gmail is unable to participate in mediation involving third parties regarding impersonation. Learn more about Gmail programme policies.