Google Workspace Training / User / Gmail

Access Gmail

Get Gmail on your devices

Open Gmail from…

  • Any web browser — Go to mail.google.com
  • Most Google pages — In the upper right, click the App Launcher
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  • Choose Gmail
  • Android devices—Install and open the Android app
  • Apple iOS devices—Install and open the iOS app

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Note: These instructions are for web access only.

(Optional) Add multiple Google accounts

Have multiple Google accounts? Switch between them quickly with web profiles.

Note: Don’t have Chrome Browser yet? See instructions on how to install Chrome Browser.

  1. Open your web browser
  2. In the top-right corner next to the address bar, click your profile image.
  3. Click Manage People.
  4. Click Add Person.
  5. Enter a name, choose an image, and click Add.
  6. Sign in with the Google Account you’re adding. All settings and bookmarks should automatically sync.
  7. Click your profile image and choose a different profile to switch between accounts.

Note: If you’re unsure which account you’re currently using, click your name and see which profile is at the top.

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Create a browser bookmark

  1. In your browser, open Gmail.
  2. In the top right, click the 3 vertical dots icon, More > Bookmarks.
  3. Click Show bookmarks bar.
  4. In the address bar, click Bookmark this page.
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Note: If you’re not using Chrome Browser, follow your browser’s instructions to bookmark mail.google.com.

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Add a Gmail desktop shortcut

  1. Go to your desktop and right-click.
  2. Choose New > Shortcut.
  3. Type https:///mail.google.com as the location.
  4. (optional) Name your shortcut.

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