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With the huge variety of email providers out there, it’s easier than ever to create a free email address. We’ve made a list of some of the most popular free email providers, along with instructions for how to set up accounts with them. Most of these email clients are web-based, but many offer apps that you can use to manage your email on your Mac or Windows computer, Android device, iPhone, or iPad.
Making an Free Email Address
Create a free email address through Gmail, Yahoo, or Proton mail. Some email services offer free features, like AOL’s unlimited storage or Mail.com’s custom email domains. Ask your school or workplace if they offer free emails to students and staff.
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Staff AnswerHow.com.vn Staff EditorStaff AnswerGmail is a specific email client/provider that is owned by Google. Email is a general term for any type of electronic mail. - QuestionWhat are some free email services that don't require a phone number?How.com.vn Staff EditorThis answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Staff AnswerHow.com.vn Staff EditorStaff AnswerGmail, Tutanota, and ProtonMail all allow you to sign up without a phone number. They may ask for a phone number to make it easier to recover your account, but it's optional. You don't need to provide recovery information if you can't or don't want to. - QuestionHow do I make an email address in Microsoft?How.com.vn Staff EditorThis answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Staff AnswerHow.com.vn Staff EditorStaff AnswerVisit the Microsoft Outlook website to set up a new email address. You can also go to the Microsoft account website and click "Create an account," then click "Get a new email address." This will take you through the process of creating an Outlook or Hotmail email address.
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- While there are ways to get a variety of custom domains for your email address for free, some types of domains are limited. For instance, you have to be a student or staff member at an educational institution to qualify for a .edu address. There are ways around these restrictions that you can try, but they aren’t necessarily ethical or free.Thanks
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- ↑ https://help.aol.com/articles/aol-mail-account-and-password
- ↑ https://help.yahoo.com/kb/SLN2056.html
- ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/use-the-web-version-of-outlook-like-a-desktop-app-b360bd9a-00dc-43a4-bdf8-71cdeeb78e83
- ↑ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/outlook-mobile-for-android-and-ios
- ↑ https://proton.me/mail/pricing
- ↑ https://www.uafanp.org/sites/uafanp.org/files/2022-07/ProtonmailCreationGuide.pdf
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/what-you-can-do-with-icloud-mail-mmaae54a2288/1.0/icloud/1.0
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/create-a-primary-icloudcom-email-address-mmdd8d1c5c/1.0/icloud/1.0
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1. Go to a free email service's sign-up page.
2. Click Sign up or Create account.
3. Enter the required information.
4. Create an email username.
5. Follow any other account creation instructions.
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