4 Simple Ways to Log Into Your Gmail Account: Computer + App Guide

Do you need to sign into your Gmail account? If you have a Google accountyou can access Gmail from login easily. Otherwiseyou can directly use the Gmail website or app to sign into Gmail. Here's how to log in to Gmail using your computeriPhoneor Android device.

Logging Into a Gmail Account

To log directly into Gmailgo to the Gmail website on your computer. Enter your Google email and click Next. Then enter your password and click Next. Alternativelysign into the Google website and click Gmail to access Gmail from login.

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Open the Gmail login website in your browser. This method will work on any computerincluding your PCMacor Chromebook. You can use any web browsersuch as ChromeSafarior Firefoxto sign in to Gmail.^{[1]
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- If an inbox automatically opens after visiting the websiteclick the profile icon in the top-right cornerthen click Sign out.^{[2]
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- Click Use another account if you see a list of saved accounts. You can also remove a saved account by clicking Remove an account then the minus symbol to the right of the email.^{[3]
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- You can also use the regular Google website to log into Gmail. Go to the Google websiteclick Sign inand enter your login information. Once you're on the homepageclick Gmail in the top-right corner.
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Enter your Gmail email address. In the text field that appearstype in your Gmail email address.
- If you don't have a Gmail accountyou can make a new one by clicking Create account.
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It's below the text box.
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Enter your Gmail account password. Type in the password you use to log into your Gmail account.
- Click the eye icon to toggle the password visibility.
- If you don't remember your passwordyou'll need to reset or recover it. Click Forgot password? to begin the process.
It's below the password text box.
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Wait for your Gmail inbox to load. This should take only a few seconds.
- If you have two-factor authentication turned onyou'll need to follow the on-screen instructions to verify your device.
- You'll now be able to use Gmail.
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Add another account (optional). If you want to sign into another Gmail account without signing out of your current oneclick your profile picture in the top-right corner.^{[4]
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- Click Add accountand then repeat the sign-in process.
- If you want to link an email address from another provideryou can add an account to your Gmail.

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Using an Android Phone or Tablet

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Sign into Gmail when setting up your Android. Since Android phones and tablets use Google Accounts as your default sign-in methodyou'll need to sign into Gmail when initially setting up your Android. This also means thatwhile you can add extra accounts to Gmail on your Androidyou can't sign in and out of your primary account without factory-resetting your Android.
- To set up your Androidturn it on. Enter your Gmail address when prompted. Tap Nextthen enter your Gmail password. Tap Next. Follow any additional on-screen instructions.
This looks like a multicolored M. This will open your default Google Account's Gmail inbox.
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Tap your profile picture. You can find this at the top-right corner of the screen.^{[5]
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- A pop-up window will open.
This will be below your current Google account.^{[6]
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Google's Sign In page will open within the app.
If you forgot your emailyou can tap Forgot email? below the field to start the process of finding it.
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Enter your password and tap Next. You can check the Show password box to toggle the password's visibility.
- You'll need to agree to Google's Terms of Service.
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Tap I agree when prompted. Doing so will take you to your Gmail inboxwhich should load after a few seconds.
- You can now send emails using your added email address.

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Using the Gmail App on iPhone or iPad

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Open the Gmail app. This looks like a multicolored M. ^{[7]
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- Gmail is available for iOS in the App Store.
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Tap Sign In. This is at the very bottom of the screen.
- If you're already logged into an accounttap the profile picture in the top-right cornerthen tap Add another account.
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Tap Google. If you have another email provider you want to linkyou can tap their name.
- A pop-up window will open.
Google's Sign In page will open within the app.
If you forgot your emailyou can tap Forgot email? below the field to start the process of finding it.
You can check the Show password box to toggle the password's visibility.
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Wait for Gmail to load. This should take only a few seconds.
- If you have two-factor authentication turned onyou'll need to follow the on-screen instructions to verify your device.
- If you want to sign into another Gmail account without signing out of your current onetap your profile picture in the top-right cornerthen Add another account. Repeat the sign-in process.^{[8]
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Using the Mail App on iPhone or iPad

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Tap the Settings app iconwhich resembles a grey box with gears on it.^{[9]
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If you have an older version of iOSskip this step.
You may need to scroll to find this. It's next to an icon of a white envelope with a blue background.^{[10]
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This is near the top of the page.
If you have existing emails linked to the Mail appyou'll see them listed under the Accounts header.^{[11]
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Tap Google. This is in the middle of the page.
- Google's Sign In page will open within the app.
In the text field that appearstype in the email address for your Gmail account.
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Enter your Gmail account password and tap Next. Type in the password you use to log into Gmail.
- You can check the Show password box to toggle the password's visibility.
- If you have two-factor authentication turned onyou'll need to follow the on-screen instructions to verify your device.
Tap the white switch next to an option (e.g."Notes") to turn it on for this email accountor tap the green switch next to an option to turn it off.
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Tap Save. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. Doing so will save your changes and add the Gmail account to your iPhone's Mail app.
- You can now find your Gmail inbox in your device's Mail app on the Inboxes page.

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You can often bypass this warning by looking for an "advanced" option or similar link on the screenwhich should allow you to proceed. If bypassing doesn't resolve the issueit likely indicates a problem with your browser's security settings; consider adjusting these or trying a different web browser.

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Go to "Mail" in your iPhone's Settingsthen select "Add Account." Choose your email provider (such as GoogleOutlook/Hotmailor other) and follow the on-screen instructions to add your account.

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