Formerly called G Suite, Google Workspace offers a myriad of tools and apps to streamline productivity, collaboration, and communication among team members. Show
Google Meet, Drive, Calendar, Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Chat are some of the most widely-used productivity tools by small and large businesses. You can access all of these apps from within Gmail. And, who’s to say that you must settle for just one Gmail account? Whether you’re looking to set up a second Gmail account for work or personal use, this brief yet all-encompassing guide will help you get started and make the most out of it using Drag – a Google Chrome extension that transforms your inbox into a collaborative workspace (more on that later). Here’s how you can go about creating a second Gmail account: How to Create a Second GmailAccording to CNBC, Gmail is the planet’s most dominant email service with over a billion active users worldwide. Among these, over five million businesses are using Google Workspace to stay productive. These include both small businesses as well as big companies like Colgate-Palmolive and Verizon. Pretty much everyone has Gmail installed on their tablets, smartphones, and desktops, which makes it one of the most universal apps there is. Listed below are the steps for creating another Gmail account:
Creating a Business AccountGoogle will now prompt you to select whether you’re creating a second Gmail account for personal use (‘For myself’ as the option) or for business use (‘To manage my business’ as the second option). If you choose the latter, you’ll be redirected to Google Workspace. This is where you’ll need to set up a Google Workspace account (that starts at $6 a month per user). Creating a Personal AccountYou may choose to create a free Gmail account by opting for a personal account instead. In this alternative, all you need to do is enter your first name, surname, birthday, gender in their respective fields. Next, you can either choose one of the suggested email addresses or create your own. Make sure you create a strong password (and change it periodically). To ensure maximum security, turn on two-factor authentication by verifying your phone number. How Can You Link Gmail addresses?Follow the steps below or check our detailed guide on how to merge multiple gmail accounts into one inbox: Send email as secondary account
Receive emails on primary account
After these steps, you will be able to receive and send emails from your secondary account on your primary inbox. Why pay for Google Workspace if Gmail is freeWhy should I create another Gmail account for my business when I can just as easily create a free personal account? Well, there are many things that you don’t get with Gmail that you can access with Google Workspace. For instance an ad-free software that offers you 30 GB of storage (under Business Starter plan) and 2 TB of storage (under Business Standard plan). Not to mention, professional looking email addresses branded with your site’s domain, 24/7 support, data-driven insights, branded interface, CRM compatibility, cloud search and more. Can I have 2 Gmail email addresses?Can I Have Multiple Gmail Accounts? The short answer is, "Yes, you can have multiple Gmail accounts." Many professionals have both a personal Gmail account and a work Gmail account tethered to their CRM.
How do I create another new email address?Create a Gmail account. Go to the Google Account creation page.. Follow the steps on the screen to set up your account.. Use the account you created to sign in to Gmail.. |