If you use Gmail, you already have a Google Account. With a Google Account, you have access to Google products at no charge like Drive, Docs, Calendar, and more.
To sign in to your Google Account (or any Google product):
- Go to the sign in page of the product (for Google Accounts it is myaccount.google.com).
- Enter your Gmail username (everything that appears before '@gmail.com').
- Enter your password.
Add Gmail to an existing Google Account
If you add Gmail to your Google Account, your account's primary username permanently changes to yourusername@gmail.com.
After you add Gmail, the original email address associated with your account becomes your alternate email address. If you verify your original email address before you add Gmail, you can sign in with this email address.
To add Gmail to your Google Account:
- Go to mail.google.com.
- Fill out the form.
- Click Submit.
- To verify your account, follow the instructions.
Tip: If you use Sign in with Google or Chrome Remote Desktop and you change your primary email address, you may experience issues. Learn about issues with primary email address change.
Common issues
I don't think I have a Gmail accountNew Google Accounts come with Gmail, so you should already have a Gmail address if you've created your account recently.
If you never created a Gmail account, you can sign up at no charge. To create a Gmail account:
- Go to Gmail.com.
- Select More options
Create an account.
- Follow the onscreen instructions.
If you already have a Google Account and deleted your Gmail account, you can add Gmail to your current Google Account.
To add Gmail:
- Go to mail.google.com.
- Sign in to your Google Account.
- Follow the onscreen information to add Gmail to your account.
When you add Gmail, your Gmail address will become the primary username on your account. It will be what others see when you share information, such as documents or photos, from your Google Account. Your original email address will become the recovery address on your account.
If you have more questions, visit the Gmail Help Center.
