How To Activate a Google Gmail Account
What is Google Gmail Account?
Gmail (pronounced Gee-mail) is a free web-based email service that provides users with 15 GB of storage for messages and the ability to search for specific messages. The Gmail program also automatically organizes successively related messages into a conversational thread.
How To Activate a Google Gmail Account
- Go to the Google Account sign in page.
- Click Create account.
- Follow the steps on the screen to set up your account.
- Use the account you created to sign in to Gmail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I activate an inactive Gmail account?
Click the user’s name to open their account page. At the top left, a message indicates why the user’s Gmail account is suspended. (Optional) To find out how the user can avoid exceeding bandwidth limits in the future, go to Gmail bandwidth limits. At the top right, click Reactivate.
How do I make my Google Account active?
How to keep your account active. The simplest way to keep a Google Account active is to sign-in at least once every 2 years. If you have signed into your Google Account or any of our services recently, your account is considered active and will not be deleted.
How do I activate my Google Account again?
If you have a recovery email address, you will be sent a verification code to reset your password. If you don’t, you will be asked to type an email address or phone number where you can receive a code. Once you receive the code, type it and click Next.
Why my Google Account is not activated?
Why accounts are disabled. Google Accounts are usually disabled if the account’s owner hasn’t followed our policies. Google’s policies include: Google Terms of Service.
How long do you have to reactivate Google Account?
There’s a 20 day time limit: the account must have been deleted no more than 20 days ago. After 20 days, the account, and all its associated data, is permanently deleted, and Google cannot recover it.
Why is my Gmail account inactive?
When your Google Account has not been used within a 2-year period, your Google Account, that is then deemed inactive, and all of its content and data may be deleted. Before this happens, Google will give you an opportunity to take an action in your account by: Sending email notifications to your Google Account.
Is Google Account and Gmail account same?
If you use Gmail, you already have a Google Account. With a Google Account, you have access to Google products at no charge like Drive, Docs, Calendar, and more. To sign in to your Google Account (or any Google product): Go to the sign in page of the product (for Google Accounts it is myaccount.google.com).
How can I activate my Gmail account without a phone number?
Enter your first and last name, and then tap on “Next.” Choose a username for your Gmail account and tap on “Next.” Enter a password for your account and tap on “Next.” Skip the phone number verification step by tapping on “Skip” or “Not Now.”
How do I know if my Gmail is active?
To see your account activity, click the Details link next to the Last account activity line at the bottom of any Gmail page.