There are several reasons why you may want to add a second gmail account. Many people don’t realize this is a possibility, but you can actually add a second email to your gmail account, and it doesn’t necessarily have to be a gmail address.
gmail allows you to add as many email accounts as you like, something you normally only see in desktop email apps. here’s what you need to know about adding a second gmail account.
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how to create a second gmail address on your desktop
let’s see how you add a second gmail account to your account, starting with your desktop.
step 1. Go to gmail and open your main gmail account.
step 2. then navigate to your profile icon. you’ll find it in the upper right corner.
step 3. at the bottom left of the dropdown menu you will see a button that says add another account. click on that.
Step 4. From here, you can add an existing account or create a new one. to create one, click create account.
step 5. You will now be presented with an option to create an account for me or to manage my business. choose the one you need.
step 6. You will now need to create a new account with all the standard information (name, username, password and more). fill all that in and then click next.
Step 7. Click I agree to accept Google’s terms and conditions.
step 8. click on continue with gmail and that’s it.
why would you want to add a second gmail account?
there are many reasons why you might need a second gmail account:
- separate business and personal emails – Keeping everything in separate accounts helps you stay on top of everything.
- If you work in digital PR, sales, or outreach, you may have slightly different accounts with different email signatures.
- you may want to use a disposable gmail account to keep all your work-based email newsletters away from your personal and/or business accounts
disadvantages of adding multiple gmail addresses
While having multiple gmail addresses has many advantages, there is also a downside to adding all of them to your account, which is that you are more exposed to having your accounts hacked.
Whether you just have one additional gmail account or add multiple accounts, we recommend using google two-factor authentication and a password manager like lastpass.
further reading: how to create a new gmail account
how to create a second gmail address on your iphone
You can also add a second gmail account on your smartphone. here’s how to do it with your iphone.
step 1. open the gmail application.
step 2. tap your profile icon in the upper right corner.
step 3. tap add another account.
step 4. select google (or other account type) and tap continue.
step 5. when you select google, like on desktop, you can add an existing account or create a new one. To create one, click create account and select for me or to manage my business.
Step 6. The app will guide you through the process of adding your name, new username, password, and other information that you expect to fill in when you sign up for new email. account.
Step 7. After that, you will be asked to agree to Google’s terms and conditions. click on I accept. then click on next and that’s it.
how to create a second gmail address on your android phone
finally, if you are an android user, here are the step by step instructions you need to follow.
Step 1. On your android phone or tablet, open the gmail app.
step 2. click on your profile in the upper right corner of the application.
step 3. select google (or other account type) and tap continue.
Step 4. The app will guide you through the process of adding your name, new username, password, and other information that you expect to fill in when you sign up for new email. account.
Step 5. After that, you will be asked to agree to Google’s terms and conditions. click on I accept. then click on next and that’s it.
tools to help you manage multiple gmail accounts
many tools can help you manage multiple gmail accounts. If you find it difficult to manage multiple inboxes, try the following:
- right inbox is an email productivity tool that allows you to send email follow-ups, track emails, set email reminders, and many other features. install it for free here.
- wavebox helps you consolidate your email accounts in one place for easier management and works with hundreds of other applications.
- checker plus for gmail is a free chrome extension to help you manage multiple email accounts.
- mailplane for mac is a cost effective way to manage multiple gmail accounts if you are a mac user.
- the email picker gmail account is google’s built-in solution for switching accounts and is great if you want something a little simpler.