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	* '''Enter your personal information and desired email format.'''		* '''Enter your personal information and desired email format.'''
	** Fill in all required fields. Use the following format for your username:		** Fill in all required fields. Use the following format for your username:
	*** <code>imk.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., tol.john.smith)<br> <br>[[File:Gmail address.png]]<br>		*** <code>imk.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., tol.john.smith)<br> <br>[[File:Gmail address.png\|frameless\|403x403px]]<br>
	** Ensure you write down the password you create for future reference.<br>		** Ensure you write down the password you create for future reference.<br>
	'''Step 4: Fill in Your Details'''		'''Step 4: Fill in Your Details'''

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	'''PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CREATING YOUR EMAIL!'''		'''PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CREATING YOUR EMAIL!'''

	<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-color: #ff1a1a;" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Creating a Gmail address is a straightforward process, but it needs to be formatted a specific way ~~depending on the office you will work for~~. Follow these detailed steps to ensure your new email address is set up correctly.</span>		<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-color: #ff1a1a;" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Creating a Gmail address is a straightforward process, but it needs to be formatted a specific way. Follow these detailed steps to ensure your new email address is set up correctly.</span>


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	* '''Enter your personal information and desired email format.'''		* '''Enter your personal information and desired email format.'''
	** Fill in all required fields. Use the following format for your username~~, depending on which office you are affiliated with~~:		** Fill in all required fields. Use the following format for your username:
	*** ~~'''Toronto Office:'''~~ <code>~~tol~~.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., tol~~.john.smith)~~		*** <code>imk.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., tol.john.smith)<br> <br>[[File:Gmail address.png]]<br>
	*** '''Vancouver Office:''' <code>van.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., van.john.smith)
	*** '''Winnipeg Office:''' <code>win.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., win.john.smith) <br> <br>[[File:Gmail address.png]]<br>
	** Ensure you write down the password you create for future reference.<br>		** Ensure you write down the password you create for future reference.<br>
	'''Step 4: Fill in Your Details'''		'''Step 4: Fill in Your Details'''

Wikiadmin at 19:53, 30 May 2024

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	*** '''Toronto Office:''' <code>tol.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., tol.john.smith)		*** '''Toronto Office:''' <code>tol.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., tol.john.smith)
	*** '''Vancouver Office:''' <code>van.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., van.john.smith)		*** '''Vancouver Office:''' <code>van.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., van.john.smith)
	*** '''Winnipeg Office:''' <code>win.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., win.john.smith)   [[File:Gmail address.png]]		*** '''Winnipeg Office:''' <code>win.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., win.john.smith) <br> <br>[[File:Gmail address.png]]<br>
	** Ensure you write down the password you create for future reference.<br>		** Ensure you write down the password you create for future reference.<br>
	'''Step 4: Fill in Your Details'''		'''Step 4: Fill in Your Details'''

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	* '''Go to the Gmail website.'''		* '''Go to the Gmail website.'''
	** Open your web browser and enter www.gmail.com in the address bar. Press ‘Enter’ to navigate to the site.<br>		** Open your web browser and enter www.gmail.com in the address bar. Press ‘Enter’ to navigate to the site.<br>  [[File:Image.png]]
	'''Step 2: Start the Account Creation'''		'''Step 2: Start the Account Creation'''

	* '''Initiate a new account setup.'''		* '''Initiate a new account setup.'''
	** Click on “Create Account” then select “For ~~myself”~~ from the small window that appears.<br> <br>		** Click on “Create Account” then select “For my personal use” from the small window that appears.<br>  [[File:Gmail create account.png\|414x414px]] [[File:Gmail for myself.png]]<br>
	'''Step 3: Fill in Your Details'''		'''Step 3: Fill in Your Details'''
			* '''Enter first and last name.'''
			** Enter your first name in the top box, and your last name in the bottom box. Click ''Next'' after the information is filled in.   [[File:Gmail first and last name.png]]
			'''Step 4: Fill in Your Details'''
			* '''Enter birthdate and gender.'''
			** This isn't really required for only the Gmail and Drive services. Fill in anything you'd like. Click ''Next'' after the information is filled in.   [[File:Gmail birthday gender.png]]
			'''Step 5: Fill in Your Details'''

	* '''Enter your personal information and desired email format.'''		* '''Enter your personal information and desired email format.'''
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	*** '''Toronto Office:''' <code>tol.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., tol.john.smith)		*** '''Toronto Office:''' <code>tol.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., tol.john.smith)
	*** '''Vancouver Office:''' <code>van.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., van.john.smith)		*** '''Vancouver Office:''' <code>van.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., van.john.smith)
	*** '''Winnipeg Office:''' <code>win.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., win.john.smith)		*** '''Winnipeg Office:''' <code>win.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., win.john.smith)   [[File:Gmail address.png]]
	** Ensure you write down the password you create for future reference.<br> ~~<br>~~		** Ensure you write down the password you create for future reference.<br>
	'''Step 4: Verification'''		'''Step 4: Fill in Your Details'''
			* '''Enter a password'''
			** Enter the password you would like to use. Enter the same password again in the Confirm box. Click ''Next'' after the information is filled in.   [[File:Gmail set password.png]]
			'''Step 6: Verification'''

	* '''Provide contact details for verification.'''		* '''Provide contact details for verification.'''
	** Enter a phone number for Google to send a verification code. ~~This can be a mobile or landline number. You can also enter a personal email address for account recovery purposes~~.<br> ~~<br>~~		** Enter a phone number for Google to send a verification code. Click ''Next'' after the information is filled in.<br>  [[File:Google phone verify.png]]
	** Click “Next” after filling in your details. Verify that the phone ~~number is correct, and if not, use the 'back' button to correct it~~. ~~If correct, click "Send".<br>~~ ~~<br>~~		'''Step 7: Enter Verification Code'''
	'''Step 5: Enter Verification Code'''

	* '''Complete the verification process.'''		* '''Complete the verification process.'''
	** Google will send a text message with a code to the phone number provided. Enter this code into the box that says “Enter ~~verification~~ code”. ~~If using a landline, you can select “Call instead” to have Google call your phone and read~~ the ~~code aloud~~.<br> ~~<br>~~		** Google will send a text message with a code to the phone number provided. Enter this code into the box that says “Enter code”. Click ''Next'' after the information is filled in.<br>  [[File:Google enter code.png]]<br>
	** Once the code ~~is entered, click on “Verify”~~.<br> ~~<br>~~		'''Step 8: Avoid Linking to Personal Google Accounts'''
	'''Step 6: Avoid Linking to Personal Google Accounts'''

	* '''Keep your work account separate.'''		* '''Keep your work account separate.'''
	** On the subsequent screen that asks about linking to your personal Google account, simply click “Skip” to keep this account strictly for work purposes.<br> ~~<br>~~		** On the subsequent screen that asks about linking to your personal Google account, simply click “Skip” to keep this account strictly for work purposes.<br>  [[File:Gmail skip link.png]]
	'''Step 7: ~~Accept Terms and Services~~'''		'''Step 9: Verify Details'''

			* '''Make sure everything is correct'''
			** Verify that the name, email address and recovery phone number are all correct. If they are, click ''Next''.<br>  [[File:Gmail verify details.png]]<br>
			'''Step 10: Accept Terms and Services'''
	* '''Agree to Google’s terms to finalize account creation.'''		* '''Agree to Google’s terms to finalize account creation.'''
	** Read Google’s Terms and Services. Once complete, scroll to the bottom and click on “I Agree”.<br> <br>		** Read Google’s Terms and Services. Once complete, scroll to the bottom and click on “I Agree”.<br>  [[File:Google tos.png]]<br>
	'''Completion'''		'''Completion'''

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	'''PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CREATING YOUR EMAIL!'''		'''PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CREATING YOUR EMAIL!'''

	Creating a Gmail address is a straightforward process, but it needs to be formatted a specific way depending on the office you will work for. Follow these detailed steps to ensure your new email address is set up correctly.		<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-color: #ff1a1a;" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Creating a Gmail address is a straightforward process, but it needs to be formatted a specific way depending on the office you will work for. Follow these detailed steps to ensure your new email address is set up correctly.</span>

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Wikiadmin at 19:23, 30 May 2024

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		'''PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CREATING YOUR EMAIL!''' Creating a Gmail address is a straightforward process, but it needs to be formatted a specific way depending on the office you will work for. Follow these detailed steps to ensure your new email address is set up correctly.

		=== Steps to Create a New Gmail Address ===
		'''Step 1: Navigate to Gmail'''

		* '''Go to the Gmail website.'''
		** Open your web browser and enter www.gmail.com in the address bar. Press ‘Enter’ to navigate to the site.

		'''Step 2: Start the Account Creation'''

		* '''Initiate a new account setup.'''
		** Click on “Create Account” then select “For myself” from the small window that appears.

		'''Step 3: Fill in Your Details'''

		* '''Enter your personal information and desired email format.'''
		** Fill in all required fields. Use the following format for your username, depending on which office you are affiliated with:
		*** '''Toronto Office:''' <code>tol.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., tol.john.smith)
		*** '''Vancouver Office:''' <code>van.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., van.john.smith)
		*** '''Winnipeg Office:''' <code>win.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., win.john.smith)
		** Ensure you write down the password you create for future reference.

		'''Step 4: Verification'''

		* '''Provide contact details for verification.'''
		** Enter a phone number for Google to send a verification code. This can be a mobile or landline number. You can also enter a personal email address for account recovery purposes.
		** Click “Next” after filling in your details. Verify that the phone number is correct, and if not, use the 'back' button to correct it. If correct, click "Send".

		'''Step 5: Enter Verification Code'''

		* '''Complete the verification process.'''
		** Google will send a text message with a code to the phone number provided. Enter this code into the box that says “Enter verification code”. If using a landline, you can select “Call instead” to have Google call your phone and read the code aloud.
		** Once the code is entered, click on “Verify”.

		'''Step 6: Avoid Linking to Personal Google Accounts'''

		* '''Keep your work account separate.'''
		** On the subsequent screen that asks about linking to your personal Google account, simply click “Skip” to keep this account strictly for work purposes.

		'''Step 7: Accept Terms and Services'''

		* '''Agree to Google’s terms to finalize account creation.'''
		** Read Google’s Terms and Services. Once complete, scroll to the bottom and click on “I Agree”.

		'''Completion'''

		* '''Your Gmail account is now ready to use.'''
		** Be sure to record your new email address and the password you've set for future access.

		'''Note:''' If any information in this document is out-of-date or incorrect, please send an email to workfromhome@imkgp.com for assistance.

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	* '''Go to the Gmail website.'''		* '''Go to the Gmail website.'''
	** Open your web browser and enter www.gmail.com in the address bar. Press ‘Enter’ to navigate to the site.<br>  [[File:Image.png]]		** Open your web browser and enter www.gmail.com in the address bar. Press ‘Enter’ to navigate to the site.<br> <br>[[File:Image.png]] <br>
	'''Step 2: Start the Account Creation'''		'''Step 2: Start the Account Creation'''

	* '''Initiate a new account setup.'''		* '''Initiate a new account setup.'''
	** Click on “Create Account” then select “For my personal use” from the small window that appears.<br>  [[File:Gmail create account.png\|414x414px]] [[File:Gmail for myself.png]]<br>		** Click on “Create Account” then select “For my personal use” from the small window that appears.<br> <br>[[File:Gmail create account.png\|414x414px]] [[File:Gmail for myself.png]]<br>
	'''Step 3: Fill in Your Details'''		'''Step 3: Fill in Your Details'''
	* '''Enter first and last name.'''		* '''Enter first and last name.'''
	** Enter your first name in the top box, and your last name in the bottom box. Click ''Next'' after the information is filled in.   [[File:Gmail first and last name.png]]		** Enter your first name in the top box, and your last name in the bottom box. Click ''Next'' after the information is filled in. <br> <br>[[File:Gmail first and last name.png]]<br>
	'''Step 4: Fill in Your Details'''		'''Step 4: Fill in Your Details'''
	* '''Enter birthdate and gender.'''		* '''Enter birthdate and gender.'''
	** This isn't really required for only the Gmail and Drive services. Fill in anything you'd like. Click ''Next'' after the information is filled in.   [[File:Gmail birthday gender.png]]		** This isn't really required for only the Gmail and Drive services. Fill in anything you'd like. Click ''Next'' after the information is filled in. <br> <br>[[File:Gmail birthday gender.png]]<br>
	'''Step 5: Fill in Your Details'''		'''Step 5: Fill in Your Details'''

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	'''Step 4: Fill in Your Details'''		'''Step 4: Fill in Your Details'''
	* '''Enter a password'''		* '''Enter a password'''
	** Enter the password you would like to use. Enter the same password again in the Confirm box. Click ''Next'' after the information is filled in.   [[File:Gmail set password.png]]		** Enter the password you would like to use. Enter the same password again in the Confirm box. Click ''Next'' after the information is filled in. <br> <br>[[File:Gmail set password.png]]<br>
	'''Step 6: Verification'''		'''Step 6: Verification'''

	* '''Provide contact details for verification.'''		* '''Provide contact details for verification.'''
	** Enter a phone number for Google to send a verification code. Click ''Next'' after the information is filled in.<br>  [[File:Google phone verify.png]]		** Enter a phone number for Google to send a verification code. Click ''Next'' after the information is filled in.<br> <br>[[File:Google phone verify.png]] <br>
	'''Step 7: Enter Verification Code'''		'''Step 7: Enter Verification Code'''

	* '''Complete the verification process.'''		* '''Complete the verification process.'''
	** Google will send a text message with a code to the phone number provided. Enter this code into the box that says “Enter code”. Click ''Next'' after the information is filled in.<br>  [[File:Google enter code.png]]<br>		** Google will send a text message with a code to the phone number provided. Enter this code into the box that says “Enter code”. Click ''Next'' after the information is filled in.<br> <br>[[File:Google enter code.png]]<br>
	'''Step 8: Avoid Linking to Personal Google Accounts'''		'''Step 8: Avoid Linking to Personal Google Accounts'''

	* '''Keep your work account separate.'''		* '''Keep your work account separate.'''
	** On the subsequent screen that asks about linking to your personal Google account, simply click “Skip” to keep this account strictly for work purposes.<br>  [[File:Gmail skip link.png]]		** On the subsequent screen that asks about linking to your personal Google account, simply click “Skip” to keep this account strictly for work purposes.<br> <br>[[File:Gmail skip link.png]] <br>
	'''Step 9: Verify Details'''		'''Step 9: Verify Details'''

	* '''Make sure everything is correct'''		* '''Make sure everything is correct'''
	** Verify that the name, email address and recovery phone number are all correct. If they are, click ''Next''.<br>  [[File:Gmail verify details.png]]<br>		** Verify that the name, email address and recovery phone number are all correct. If they are, click ''Next''.<br> <br>[[File:Gmail verify details.png]]<br>
	'''Step 10: Accept Terms and Services'''		'''Step 10: Accept Terms and Services'''
	* '''Agree to Google’s terms to finalize account creation.'''		* '''Agree to Google’s terms to finalize account creation.'''
	** Read Google’s Terms and Services. Once complete, scroll to the bottom and click on “I Agree”.<br>  [[File:Google tos.png]]<br>		** Read Google’s Terms and Services. Once complete, scroll to the bottom and click on “I Agree”.<br> <br>[[File:Google tos.png]]<br>
	'''Completion'''		'''Completion'''

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	'''PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CREATING YOUR EMAIL!''' Creating a Gmail address is a straightforward process, but it needs to be formatted a specific way depending on the office you will work for. Follow these detailed steps to ensure your new email address is set up correctly.		'''PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CREATING YOUR EMAIL!'''

			Creating a Gmail address is a straightforward process, but it needs to be formatted a specific way depending on the office you will work for. Follow these detailed steps to ensure your new email address is set up correctly.


	=== Steps to Create a New Gmail Address ===		=== Steps to Create a New Gmail Address ===
	'''Step 1: Navigate to Gmail'''		'''Step 1: Navigate to Gmail'''

	* '''Go to the Gmail website.'''		* '''Go to the Gmail website.'''
	** Open your web browser and enter www.gmail.com in the address bar. Press ‘Enter’ to navigate to the site.		** Open your web browser and enter www.gmail.com in the address bar. Press ‘Enter’ to navigate to the site.<br>

	'''Step 2: Start the Account Creation'''		'''Step 2: Start the Account Creation'''

	* '''Initiate a new account setup.'''		* '''Initiate a new account setup.'''
	** Click on “Create Account” then select “For myself” from the small window that appears.		** Click on “Create Account” then select “For myself” from the small window that appears.<br> <br>

	'''Step 3: Fill in Your Details'''		'''Step 3: Fill in Your Details'''

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	*** '''Vancouver Office:''' <code>van.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., van.john.smith)		*** '''Vancouver Office:''' <code>van.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., van.john.smith)
	*** '''Winnipeg Office:''' <code>win.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., win.john.smith)		*** '''Winnipeg Office:''' <code>win.firstname.lastname</code> (e.g., win.john.smith)
	** Ensure you write down the password you create for future reference.		** Ensure you write down the password you create for future reference.<br> <br>

	'''Step 4: Verification'''		'''Step 4: Verification'''

	* '''Provide contact details for verification.'''		* '''Provide contact details for verification.'''
	** Enter a phone number for Google to send a verification code. This can be a mobile or landline number. You can also enter a personal email address for account recovery purposes.		** Enter a phone number for Google to send a verification code. This can be a mobile or landline number. You can also enter a personal email address for account recovery purposes.<br> <br>
	** Click “Next” after filling in your details. Verify that the phone number is correct, and if not, use the 'back' button to correct it. If correct, click "Send".		** Click “Next” after filling in your details. Verify that the phone number is correct, and if not, use the 'back' button to correct it. If correct, click "Send".<br> <br>

	'''Step 5: Enter Verification Code'''		'''Step 5: Enter Verification Code'''

	* '''Complete the verification process.'''		* '''Complete the verification process.'''
	** Google will send a text message with a code to the phone number provided. Enter this code into the box that says “Enter verification code”. If using a landline, you can select “Call instead” to have Google call your phone and read the code aloud.		** Google will send a text message with a code to the phone number provided. Enter this code into the box that says “Enter verification code”. If using a landline, you can select “Call instead” to have Google call your phone and read the code aloud.<br> <br>
	** Once the code is entered, click on “Verify”.		** Once the code is entered, click on “Verify”.<br> <br>

	'''Step 6: Avoid Linking to Personal Google Accounts'''		'''Step 6: Avoid Linking to Personal Google Accounts'''

	* '''Keep your work account separate.'''		* '''Keep your work account separate.'''
	** On the subsequent screen that asks about linking to your personal Google account, simply click “Skip” to keep this account strictly for work purposes.		** On the subsequent screen that asks about linking to your personal Google account, simply click “Skip” to keep this account strictly for work purposes.<br> <br>

	'''Step 7: Accept Terms and Services'''		'''Step 7: Accept Terms and Services'''

	* '''Agree to Google’s terms to finalize account creation.'''		* '''Agree to Google’s terms to finalize account creation.'''
	** Read Google’s Terms and Services. Once complete, scroll to the bottom and click on “I Agree”.		** Read Google’s Terms and Services. Once complete, scroll to the bottom and click on “I Agree”.<br> <br>

	'''Completion'''		'''Completion'''

	* '''Your Gmail account is now ready to use.'''		* '''Your Gmail account is now ready to use.'''
	** Be sure to record your new email address and the password you've set for future access.		** Be sure to record your new email address and the password you've set for future access.<br> <br>

	'''Note:''' If any information in this document is out-of-date or incorrect, please send an email to workfromhome@imkgp.com for assistance.		'''Note:''' If any information in this document is out-of-date or incorrect, please send an email to workfromhome@imkgp.com for assistance.