How to Access Gmail: Getting Started & Adding Multiple Accounts

GmailGoogle’s email platformis available on desktopiPhoneand Android. Signing in is an easy process! Have your Gmail email address and password on hand. This wikiHow will show you how to access Gmail and add additional accounts.

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On desktopgo to https://www.gmail.com/. Sign in to access Gmail.
On mobiledownload the Gmail app. Then sign in to your Gmail account.
To add another Gmail accountclick or tap the profile button. Thenselect Add another account.
If you are a studentit is a good idea to have your school email on your phone. This wayyou can check for any assignments that were posted through Google Classroomannouncements made through Google Classroomif your teachers are trying to email youand anything else.

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Open Gmail. Go to https://www.gmail.com/ in your web browser. This will open the Gmail login page.^{[1]
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- If you want to open Gmail on a computeryou can do so from any web browser (e.g.FirefoxSafariChromeetc.).
- If you want to use Google-specific features of Gmailsuch as offline mailyou'll need to open Gmail in Google Chrome.
- If you haven’t yetyou’ll need to create a Gmail account. You can also check out our guide on how to send an email in Gmail.
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Enter your email address. Type your Gmail email address into the "Email or phone" text box in the middle of the page.^{[2]
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- If you don’t remember your emailclick Forgot email? below the email entry box.^{[3]
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- If you don’t know your passwordclick Forgot password? to reset your Gmail password.
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It's the blue button below the "Email or phone" text box. This will take you to the password entry page.
Type in the password used to access your Gmail account.^{[4]
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It's below the password entry box. This will open your Gmail inbox.

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Tap Search in the App Store. It's a tab at the bottom of the screen. Doing so brings up the Search page.
- If you already have the Gmail app installedskip to the Gmail sign-in step below.
Tap the search bar at the top of the screenthen type in gmail. Tap search on the keyboard to see the results.^{[5]
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It's to the right of the "Gmail - Email by Google" heading. The Gmail app icon is a multicolor “M” on a white background.
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Sign in to Apple ID. If you’re prompted to sign inenter your Apple ID password to confirm the Gmail app download.^{[6]
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- If you have Touch ID set upyou can use your fingerprint to sign in instead.
Tap OPEN in the App Storeor tap the Gmail app icon on your iPhone's Home screen.
It's at the bottom of the screen.
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Sign in to Gmail. If there's no Google Account signed in on your iPhoneselect the Google option when prompted. Then do the following:
- Enter your Gmail email address.
- Tap Next.
- Enter your Gmail password. You can reset or recover it if needed.
- Tap Next.
- If you see your Google Account listed on Gmailyou can skip the login process by tapping the switch button to the right of your account's name.
Once you're done signing into Gmailyour inbox should load within a few seconds.

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Download Gmail. Get the official Gmail app from the Google Play Store (or your preferred Android app store).^{[7]
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- If Gmail is already installedskip to the Gmail sign-in step below.
- You can check by opening the App Drawer by tapping
  on the Home screen (or by swiping up on some Androids). Most Androids come with Gmail installed.
Tap the Gmail app icon on your home screen or in the App Drawer.^{[8]
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Tap Sign in. It's at the bottom of the screen.
- If you aren't currently logged into your preferred Google Account on your Androidyou can instead tap Add another email addresstap Googleand enter your email address and password when prompted.
Type in your Gmail email address when prompted. Then. tap Next.^{[9]
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Enter your password. If asked for your Gmail password to log intype it into the provided text field and tap Next.
- Since you use your Google Account to log into your Android itselfyou usually won't need to enter your password.
Once you've finished selecting your account and logging inyour Gmail inbox should load within a few seconds.^{[10]
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Add Accounts on Desktop

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Open Gmail. Go to https://www.gmail.com/ in your web browser. This will open your Gmail inbox if you're logged in.^{[11]
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- If you aren't logged inenter your email address and password when prompted.
It's the circle icon in the top right corner of the page. Clicking it opens a drop-down menu.^{[12]
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Doing so opens a new sign-in page.^{[13]
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Type in the email address of the Gmail account you want to add.
It's the blue button below the "Email or phone" text box.
Type in the password you use to log into your Gmail account.
It's below the Password text box. Doing so will both add the account to your list of currently signed-in accountsand open the account's inbox.
If you want to switch between signed-in accountsclick the profile buttonthen click the account you want to view.

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Add Accounts on Mobile

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It’s the circle icon in the top right of the Gmail app.
It’s next to the person icon with a plus sign.^{[14]
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Tap Google. It's at the top of the list of options.^{[15]
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- You may be prompted to allow Google to sign you in. If sotap Continue or Allow.
Tap the "Email or phone" text boxthen type in the email address for the account you want to use.^{[16]
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It's below the email entry box.
Type in the password you use to log into your Gmail account.
It's at the bottom of the page. Doing so will both add the account to your list of currently signed-in accountsand open the account's inbox.
If you want to switch to a different signed-in accounttap the profile button. Thentap an account in the profile menu.

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I have a google account that I have forgotten the password to. It wants an email - oopssame address. It wants a phone number - againoops. Helphow can I reach someone who can help me access my google account?

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Fill out Google's "Account Recovery Form" to access different methods of verification. https://www.google.com/accounts/recovery/

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Yes. Just sign out of their account and sign into yours.

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On the sign-in pagethere should be a button labelled "Find my Account." Click it and then enter your recovery email.

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