How to create a non Gmail Google account

Use this how to for step by step instructions on how to setup a Google account for use with your tablets or browsers without actually needing to create a new gmail account.

 Instructions

  1. Open your browser and go to https://google.com

  2. Click on Sign in (1)

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  3. Click on Create account (1), and then select “For my personal use” (2)

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  4. Enter your stores name (1) and location (2), and click on Next (3).

  5. Fill in the birth date (1) and Gender (2) fields. For birthdate you can use your stores opening date, with the year set to 2000, and for Gender we chose “Rather no say”

     

  6. On the Choose you Gmail address screen, choose the “Use your existing email” (1)

     

  7. Enter your store email into the email address field (1). This is often info@yourdomain.com

     

  8. Enter the code you received to your email account (1)

     

  9. Enter a password (1) and confirm password (2) for you new account, and then click on Next (3)

     

  10. Review your information and click on Next (1)

     

  11. Click on “I agree” (1) to Google’s Privacy and Terms.

     

  12. Your browser is now logged into your new account. The same email/password you just set up can also be used for creating accounts on your Android tablets.

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