Create a Google Account A Google Account gives you access to many Google products . With a Google Account, you can do things like: Send and receive email using Gmail Find your new favorite video on YouTube Download apps from Google Play Step 1: Choose a Google Account type For myself To manage a business Important: When you create a Google Account for your business, you can turn business personalization on. A business account also makes it easier to set up Google My Business , which helps improve your business visibility and manage your online information. When you create a Google Account, we ask for some personal info. By providing accurate info, you can help keep your account secure and make our services more useful. Tip: You don't need a Gmail account to create a Google Account. You can use your non-Gmail email address to create one instead . Go to the Google account Sign In page . Click Create account. Enter your name. In the "Username" field, enter a userna