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How to Get a Free E-mail Account

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Free e-mail is typically Web-based. It usually doesn't have as many features as Internet service provider (ISP) or work-based e-mail, since you have to use a Web interface most of the time, but you can access it anywhere.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Decide what type of e-mail service would be best for you. Consider factors such as the volume of outgoing and incoming mail, message storing, the ability to send and receive attachments, frequency of use and security.

  2. Step 2

    Do a search for 'free e-mail' or 'Web mail' using a Web search engine.

  3. Step 3

    Visit various sites that offer free e-mail. Review their respective plans, features and terms of service. Once you've found a free service that suits your e-mail needs, follow the site's instructions on how to set up your account.

Tips & Warnings
  • If you travel a lot or often use other people's computers, a Web-based e-mail service will probably be best for you.
  • Some free e-mail services operate by inundating you with advertising e-mail messages from their sponsors; others make you view ads on the screen.

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Diablo2 said

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on 6/4/2009 Very interesting read! 5 stars ;)

abbey2kool said

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on 5/29/2009 just copy this link to ur browser and make cool money taking survey whe u signup its freehttp://www.AWSurveys.com/HomeMain.cfm?RefID=adedayo123

abbey2kool said

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on 5/29/2009 http://www.AWSurveys.com/HomeMain.cfm?RefID=adedayo123just copy that link to ur browser and make cool money taking survey whe u signup its free

lovesmikey said

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on 4/7/2009 You don't need a computer to get this free email. https://mail.ovi.com/r/loginJust sign up on your mobile anywhere in the world. It works quite well and I'm happy with it.

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on 8/16/2006 Now you can get GMail for free with your mobile phone. GMail has a lot of great features, and you can set it up with Outlook (Windows) or Mail (Mac OS X). Very easy to set up.

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