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 For my personal use For work or business To finish, follow the on-screen instructions. Create a Google Account 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 . Try Google Workspace The username I want is taken You can't register a Gmail address if the username you requested is:

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