4 Simple Ways to Log Into Your Gmail Account

Quickly log into your Gmail email account on your computer, Android, or iPhone

Written by Rain Kengly

Last Updated: January 11, 2023 Tested

Using a Computer

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Using an Android Phone or Tablet

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Using the Gmail App on iPhone or iPad

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Using the Mail App on iPhone or iPad

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Q&A

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Tips

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Warnings

Do you need to sign into your Gmail account? If you need to access your Google emails, you can easily to do in a few simple clicks. You can also add multiple Gmail addresses for quick swapping. You'll just need your email address and password to do so. This wikiHow will show you how to log into your Gmail account on your computer in a web browser or on the mobile app using your iPhone or Android.

Things You Should Know

On desktop, go to Gmail. Enter your email address, password, then click "Next".
On the Gmail app, tap "Sign in" → "Google" → "Continue". Enter your login information.
For the iOS Mail app, open "Settings" → "Mail" → "Accounts" → "Add Account" → "Google".

Method 1

Method 1 of 4:

Using a Computer

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Open the Gmail login website in your browser.^{[1]
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Research source} This method will work on any computer, including your PC, Mac, or Chromebook. You can use any web browser, such as Chrome, Safari, or Firefox to sign in to Gmail.
- If an inbox automatically opens after visiting the website, click the profile icon in the top-right corner, then click Sign out.
- Click Use another account if you see a list of saved accounts. You can also remove a saved account by clicking Remove an account then the minus symbol to the right of the email.
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Enter your Gmail email address. In the text field that appears, type in your Gmail email address.
- If you don't have a Gmail account, you can make a new one by clicking Create account.
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Click Next. It's below the text box.
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Enter your Gmail account password. Type in the password you use to log into your Gmail account.
- Click the eye icon to toggle the password visibility.
- If you don't remember your password, you'll need to reset or recover it. Click Forgot password? to begin the process.
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Click Next. It's below the password text box.
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Wait for your Gmail inbox to load. This should take only a few seconds.
- If you have two-factor authentication turned on, you'll need to follow the on-screen instructions to verify your device.
- You'll now be able to use Gmail.
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Add another account (optional). If you want to sign into another Gmail account without signing out of your current one, click your profile picture in the top-right corner.
- Click Add another account, then repeat the sign-in process.
- If you want to link an email address from another provider, you can add an account to your Gmail.

Method 2

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Using an Android Phone or Tablet

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Sign into Gmail when setting up your Android. Since Android phones and tablets use Google Accounts as your default sign-in method, you'll need to sign into Gmail when initially setting up your Android. This also means that, while you can add extra accounts to Gmail on your Android, you can't sign in and out of your primary account without factory-resetting your Android.
- To set up your Android, turn it on. Enter your Gmail address when prompted. Tap Next, then enter your Gmail password. Tap Next. Follow any additional on-screen instructions.
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Open the Gmail app. This looks like a multicolored M. This will open your default Google Account's Gmail inbox.
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Tap your profile picture. You can find this at the top-right corner of the screen.
- A pop-up window will open.
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Tap Add another account. This will be below your current Google account.
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Tap Google. Google's Sign In page will open within the app.
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Enter your email and tap Next. If you forgot your email, you can tap Forgot email? below the field to start the process of finding it.
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Enter your password and tap Next. You can check the Show password box to toggle the password's visibility.
- You'll need to agree to Google's Terms of Service.
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Tap I agree when prompted. Doing so will take you to your Gmail inbox, which should load after a few seconds.
- You can now send emails using your added email address.

Method 3

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Using the Gmail App on iPhone or iPad

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Open the Gmail app. This looks like a multicolored M.^{[2]
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- Gmail is available for iOS in the App Store.
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Tap Sign In. This is at the very bottom of the screen.
- If you're already logged into an account, tap the profile picture in the top-right corner, then tap Add another account.
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Tap Google. If you have another email provider you want to link, you can tap their name.
- A pop-up window will open.
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Tap Continue. Google's Sign In page will open within the app.
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Enter your email and tap Next. If you forgot your email, you can tap Forgot email? below the field to start the process of finding it.
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Enter your password and tap Next. You can check the Show password box to toggle the password's visibility.
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Wait for Gmail to load. This should take only a few seconds.
- If you have two-factor authentication turned on, you'll need to follow the on-screen instructions to verify your device.
- If you want to sign into another Gmail account without signing out of your current one, tap your profile picture in the top-right corner, then Add another account. Repeat the sign-in process.

Method 4

Method 4 of 4:

Using the Mail App on iPhone or iPad

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Open the
Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap the Settings app icon, which resembles a grey box with gears on it.
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Tap Mail. You may need to scroll to find this. It's next to an icon of a white envelop with a blue background.
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Tap Accounts. This will be underneath the Allow Mail To Access section.
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Tap Add Account. If you have existing emails linked to the Mail app, you'll see them listed under the Accounts header.
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Tap Google. This is in the middle of the page.
- Google's Sign In page will open within the app.
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Enter your Gmail email address and tap Next. In the text field that appears, type in the email address for your Gmail account.
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Enter your Gmail account password and tap Next. Type in the password you use to log into Gmail.
- You can check the Show password box to toggle the password's visibility.
- If you have two-factor authentication turned on, you'll need to follow the on-screen instructions to verify your device.
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Select features to sync. Tap the white switch next to an option (e.g., "Notes") to turn it on for this email account, or tap the green switch next to an option to turn it off.
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Tap Save. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. Doing so will save your changes and add the Gmail account to your iPhone's Mail app.
- You can now find your Gmail inbox in your device's Mail app on the Inboxes page.

Community Q&A

Question

I can't log into my gmail account, it keeps telling me the connection is untrusted.

Community Answer

You should be able to bypass this screen (there might be an advanced options link or something similar that will allow you to continue). If this doesn't work, it's a problem in your security settings, and you either need to troubleshoot it or possibly use a different browser.
Question

I use an iOS phone and I deleted my account from my mail. How can I recover it?

Community Answer

You'll want to go to "Mail" in Settings and add a new account. Pick whether your account is through Google, Outlook/Hotmail, or another, and follow the instructions to add your email account.
Question

I lost my phone. I cannot remember my password for my Gmail account. Is there another way to retrieve my password?

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Community Answer

You can click on the forgot password option and use your alternative email/phone number to get back access to your account after changing your password.

Warnings

Always log out of Gmail when using it on a shared computer or mobile item. Failing to log out can allow other people to access your inbox.

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