Why We Ask You to Create a Free Google Account for Work

To ensure secure and effective collaboration on documentation, we ask our clients to create a free Google account using their existing company email address. This account allows you to access and edit documents securely without needing to use a personal Gmail account or share documents with the entire internet. By linking your existing company email to a Google account, all email alerts and notifications will still be delivered to your company email, maintaining your current workflow while enhancing security.

Creating a Google account using your company email address is simple and can be done in just a few steps. Here’s how you can do it:

Step 1:  Check if You Already Have a Google Account

1. Are You Logged In Already?
    • If you’re already logged into a Google account, you may see a screen asking you to choose an account.
    • If so, select "Use another account" to proceed with creating a new account using your company email address.
2. Do You Already Have a Google Account?
    • If you already have a Google account linked to your company email address, you can use that account. If not, proceed to create a new one using the steps below.

Step 2: Visit the Google Accounts Page

1. Open Your Browser: Start by opening your preferred web browser.
2. Go to Google Accounts: Navigate to accounts.google.com.

Step 3: Begin the Account Creation Process

1. Click on ‘Create an account’: You’ll see a button that says "Create an account." Click on it.
2. Select ‘For my personal use’: From the dropdown menu, choose "For my personal use."

Step 4: Enter Personal Information

1. Enter Your First and Last Name: You’ll be prompted to enter your first and last name. Enter the details and click "Next."
2. Provide Your Birthday and Gender (Optional): Enter your date of birth and select your gender (this step is optional). Click "Next" to continue.

Step 5: Use Your Existing Email

1. Click on ‘Use your existing email’: On the next screen, instead of creating a new Gmail address, click on the link that says "Use your existing email."
2. Enter Your Company Email Address: Type in your company email address (e.g., yourname@yourcompany.com) in the provided field.

Step 6: Verify Your Email Address

1. Check Your Inbox: Google will send a verification email to the company email address you entered.
2. Verify Your Email: Open the email from Google and click on the verification link to confirm your email address.

Step 7: Set Up Your Account

1. Create a Password: Enter a strong password and confirm it by typing it again.
2. Complete Security Setup: Google may prompt you to provide additional security information, such as a phone number for account recovery. Follow the prompts as needed.

Step 8: Finalize Your Account

1. Review and Accept Google’s Terms of Service: Read through Google’s terms, then click "I agree" to complete.

After completing these steps, your Google account linked to your company email address will be ready to use.