Gmail Setup

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: tol.firstname.lastname (e.g., tol.john.smith)
    • Vancouver Office: van.firstname.lastname (e.g., van.john.smith)
    • Winnipeg Office: win.firstname.lastname (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.