Having a Google Account is a great way to personalize your mobile device so you are instantly connected to everything that is important to you. It’s your identity in Google’s ecosystem.
Creating a Google Account is quick and easy, and you can even do it directly on your phone. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to sign up for a new Google Account on an Android mobile device.
How to create a new Google Account
Creating a Google Account has its benefits. When you create one, it will automatically sync data including your browser settings, autofill settings and more. You can also access the Google Play Store. Let’s take a look at some of the basic requirements.
Requirements to create a Google Account
To open a Google Account, you must be 13 years of age or older, and you must enter specific information to verify your identity. This is necessary to ensure the security of your account.
Google has several services that require users to be at least 18 years old, including YouTube and Google Pay. You can use the Google Family Link app to create a new Google Account for your children under the age of 13. To set up two-factor authentication for your account, you must also provide your phone number for confirmation via SMS or voice call.
Get started
Creating a Google Account is easy. Here’s how you do it:
- Go to on your device Settings> Accounts & backup> Manage accounts.
- Scroll down and press add Account. choose Google from the list. If you have pattern / biometric recognition enabled, you must first unlock your phone.
- Tap on the login screen Create Accountand then select For myself from the drop-down menu.
- You must enter your personal information such as name, date of birth and gender. Press Next.
- You will be asked to select a Gmail address based on your name. You can select one of the suggestions or create a unique address. choose Next.
- To protect your account, create a strong password and add your phone number to your Google Account. This will be useful for configuring two-factor authentication for your Google Account. choose Yes, I’m in it.
- You can also choose to add your number only for security reasons or use it across Google services. To do this, press More options and select the desired option.
- On the next page, read the terms and conditions of service and press I agree to complete the setup process.
What do you need to do after setting up a Google Account?
You have a Google Account, but what now? There are several things you need to do to ensure that your account is secure, functional and private. Here are a few things to take care of.
Turn on 2-step verification
To keep your information secure, you can enable 2-factor authentication (2FA) for your Google Account.
When you sign in to your Gmail account from a new device, Google sends you a login security alert if it detects possible malicious activity on your account. This is designed to protect you from malware attacks with unauthorized access and other suspicious activity.
With 2FA, you must enter an additional code each time you log in to your account from a new computer or device, or after a period of inactivity. To do this, follow the steps below:
- Go to on your device Settings> Accounts & backup> Manage accounts.
- Select your newly created account from the list and press Google Account.
- In it Home tab, you will be prompted to enable 2-step verification. Press I am in.
- Then open your Google Account in your mobile browser. click on Get started.
- To ensure that you receive your 2-step verification codes, you will need to add a phone number to your Google Account. Press Continue and add a phone number. Choose whether you want to receive 2FA codes via SMS or call.
- Alternatively, you can press Use another backup option to receive a set of one-time codes to access your Google Account.
- Enter the one-time password you received and press Next to activate and switch on 2FA.
You will also be able to access your Google prompts account on associated devices. You can even use other available options, such as an authentication service and a security key.
Review security settings and app permissions
Once you’ve set up a Google Account, you should check back regularly Security suspicious activity tab and monitor app access. Here are a few quick tips.
- You can get an overview of your device’s security settings by going to the section on security recommendations and pressing Protect your account. Add one recovery email here.
- Go to to review your security activity Security> Recent security activity> Review security activity.
- To manage your associated devices, go to Security> Your Devices> Manage Devices.
- You may also want to manage apps that you have associated with your Google Account. To do this, go to Google Account Home> Security> Third Party Apps with Account Access. This opens a list of apps that have access to your account. If you click on one of these apps and scroll down, you will see all the permissions currently available for that app. You can revoke these permissions by clicking on the app and selecting Remove access.
Sync your data to your Google Account
One of the most important things you want to do is sync your data to your Google Account. This way, if you lose your device or important data, you will always be able to retrieve it from another device.
To do this, navigate to Settings> Accounts & Backup> Manage Accounts. Tap your desired Google Account and select the data you want to sync, such as contacts, calendar, and emails.
If you have not already done so, set up a recovery email and / or a phone number. This is used in case you forget your password and can not access your account or if you lock yourself out of it. You can enter this information in the Google Account dashboard below Personal information> Contact information.
Access your Google Account anywhere
Having a Google Account makes it easy to switch devices. Just log in with your existing account and you’ll be ready – your app settings, preferences and other data will be right there on your phone. Of course, most people will have their hands full setting up a new Android device. We hope the tips here will make your Android experience easier and more enjoyable.
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