How To - Create a Google Account

How to Create a Google Account

This guide will walk you through the steps to create a free Google account. As part of the Unchained Leader program, you’ll need a Google account to access shared Google Drive document templates as part of your lesson assignments using Google Docs or Sheets. 

This guide is for anyone who does not yet have a Google account or needs to create one dedicated to their Unchained Leader program access.

 
Before You Begin

Make sure you have the following ready before starting this guide:

• A mobile device or computer with internet access
  
  

• A web browser (Google Chrome is recommended)
  
  

• An email address you’d like to use, or be ready to create a new Gmail address
  
  

• A phone number or backup email for recovery verification
  
  

Click below to watch the tutorial video:

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Open your browser and search for “Google Account”

• Use Safari, Chrome, or any browser
  
  

• In the search bar, type Google Account
  
  

• Click on the result that says Create a Google Account
  
  

Step 2: Choose "Create Account"

• Click on Create account
  
  

• Select For myself
  
  

Step 3: Enter your name

• Type in your first and last name
  
  

• Click Next
  
  

Step 4: Enter your date of birth and gender

• Add your birthday (must be over 18)
  
  

• Choose your gender (optional)
  
  

• Click Next
  
  

Step 5: Choose your email address

• You can create a new Gmail address, or
  
  

• Click Use my existing email address to use an address from another provider (like Yahoo or Hotmail)
  
  

Step 6: Set your password

• Create a secure password and confirm it by typing it again
  
  

• You may click “Show password” to check that both match
  
  

• Click Next
  
  

Step 7: Add a recovery email (optional)

• Enter a backup email address in case you lose access to your new account
  
  

• Click Next
  
  

Step 8: Agree to the Terms

• Review Google’s Terms and Conditions
  
  

• Scroll down and click I agree
  
  

Step 9: You're all set!

• Your Google account is now active
  
  

• You can use this account to sign in to Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and submit assignments for Unchained Leader
  
  

Click here to watch a video on how to sign into your google account again.

Click here to view a guide on how to complete a lesson assignment using Google Drive, docs, and sheets. 

Still Stuck?

If you’ve followed these steps and are still having trouble, please reach out to our member support team.

You can send an email to the address below, or click on the link to go to our member support page and submit a support ticket.

support@unchainedleader.com


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