How to Get Your Own E-mail Address for Free
Many search engines and other websites offer free email service. Unlike work and Internet service provider email accounts, Web-based email can be accessed from any computer. Although Web-based email often has less storage space and other features, many people prefer it for its increased accessibility.
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Instructions
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Gmail
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Select the "Gmail" button at the top of the Google homepage. The site will direct you to the Google mail page.
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Select the "Create an Account" button towards the bottom of the page. The site will direct you to a page asking for your information. Fill in the required information.
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Select the "I Accept" button at the bottom of the form to accept the terms of the account and create your new account. The site will direct you to a brief overview of the benefits and features of Gmail.
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Select the "Show Me My Account" button to go to your new email account.
Yahoo! Mail
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Select the "Yahoo Mail" button in the left hand menu of Yahoo's homepage. The site will direct you to the Yahoo Mail page.
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Select the "Create a New Account" button at the top right corner of the page. YThe site will direct you to a page requesting your information.
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Provide the required information and select the "Create My Account" button at the bottom of the page.
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Print the page containing your secret questions to use in the event that you forget your sign in name or password. Select "Continue" to see your new account.
Hotmail
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Select the "Hotmail" button at the top left corner of either the Bing or MSN homepage. The site will direct you to the Hotmail homepage.
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Select the "Sign Up" button at the bottom of the Hotmail page to set up a new account.
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Fill in the requested information and select "Accept" when finished. The site will direct you to your new email account.
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Tips & Warnings
Play around with the different features of your new email service. This is a good way to become familiar with the tools and functions of your particular provider.
Use discretion when giving your email address to strangers, both in person and online. Many websites and people will sell your address to various companies who will send you copious amounts of advertisements and "scams."
References
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