There are some things online you simply can’t go without, and having a Google account, in my opinion is one of them, the tools and services Google currently offers are essentials if you want to set up a solid foundation for your online ministry.
Usually the first step I like to take in setting up an account with Google is to set up a Gmail account.
The first place to start is the Google home page, to go to the Google home page type into your browsers address bar www.Google.com
In the top left hand side of the Google home page you will see some links for various Google services and products, Click on the Gmail link to get started.
On the right hand side of the next screen to open, you will see a form where you can sign into an existing Google account and a button that has the text Create An Account, We want to click on the Create An Account button.
In the next step you will be asked to fill in the usual details, First Name, Last Name, Desired Username etc…
When you are choosing your username, you will need to make sure that the Username you want is available, just type your preferred username into the Desired Login Name field and click on the Check Availabilty Button.
If your desired user name is available you will see the result returned in blue just under the Check Availability Button.
If the username your after isn’t available, your negative result will come back in a bold red color, Google will then offer some suggested usernames based on your initial username query.
The next step is to create a strong Password, I always recommend a Password with UPPER and lower case letters, numbers and symbols, and make sure it’s one you won’t forget.
After you have entered your password, you will need to choose a security question, this is just in case you ever forget your password and you need to verify your account, I usually choose the option to write my own question, as an added layer of security.
After you’ve written your personalized security question and entered your answer, you then have the option to put in a secondary email address, this could be one your current internet provider has supplied.
If you do have an email account you’re already using, it’s a good idea to insert it here, just in case you ever forget the log in details to your account and Google needs to send you a new password.
Then you will need to choose the location of your country, fill in the security capture image to verify that you are human and not a spam bot, make sure you read the terms of service and if you agree, click on the I accept, Create my account button.
and that’s all there is to it, you now have your very own Google account.
But… the first screen you will see looks like a bit of a dead end, with no real visible links to your available services, to access your new Gmail account just click on the Gmail logo in the top left hand corner of your screen.
Then you should be taken to the inside of your brand new Gmail account.
You can now start sending out emails from gmail.com and take advantage of the many free services Google has to offer.
I cannot get to what I want to do on Google. I don’t want to use g-mail, but I think I need to set up a new account because I cannot use what I have. They have my correct email address, but I’ve been through so many passwords, that nothing works. I don’t suppose this is the place for this, but I am getting desparate. Please may I hear from you on what to do?
Hi Susan,
I am not sure how to help you, I am assuming that you have already tried the link under the sign in form asking if you cannot access your account. The only thing I can suggest is contacting Google and letting them know your situation.