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Set up email

Email is fundamental for digital communication. Here you learn to create an email account and use it.

What is email?

Email (electronic mail) is digital mail you send and receive via the internet. It's free, fast, and you can send to anyone in the world.

To use email you need an email address. This works as your digital address, e.g. name@gmail.com.

How to create a Gmail account

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Open the browser and go to gmail.com. Click on "Create account".

Popular email services

Gmail (Google)

Most popular, free, works on all devices

Outlook (Microsoft)

Free, good integration with Windows

Yahoo Mail

Free, has existed for a long time

What is spam?

Spam is unwanted email, often advertising or fraud attempts. Gmail and other services automatically filter most to a "Spam" folder. Never check links in suspicious emails.

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Last checked: 15 February 2026

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