On your computer, go to Gmail. Enter your Google Account email or phone number and password. If information is already filled in and you have to sign in to a different account, click Use another account. If you get a page that describes Gmail instead of the sign-in page, at the top right of the page, click Sign in.
To open Gmail, you can log in from a computer, or add your account to the Gmail app on your phone or tablet. Once you've signed in, check your email by opening your inbox.
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 forgot your password or username, or you can’t get verification codes, follow these steps to recover your Google Account or Gmail. Google provides an account recovery process to aid users in regaining access to their lost account.
If you can't sign in to your Google Account in Gmail, Google Drive, Google Play, or elsewhere, select the issue that most closely applies to you. Follow the instructions for help getting back in to your account.
Click the link in the email and let Google know that you didn’t create this Google Account. Your address is removed from this account’s recovery options to avoid emails about this account.
Enter an email connected to your account If you're asked to enter an email address you can check now, enter one that you've added to your account. Here are some examples: A recovery email address helps you get back in and is where we send you security notifications. An alternate email address is one you can use to sign in.
Double-check that you are using the correct email address and password. Make sure that you are not accidentally typing in the wrong characters, and that the Caps Lock key is not turned on. Try clearing your browser's cache and cookies, then try logging in again. Sometimes, stored login information can cause issues with accessing an account.
If you sign in temporarily on a computer, phone, or tablet that doesn't belong to you, use a private browsing window. For example: A public computer that's available to lots of people, like at a
