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 my personal use” from the small window that appears.
     
     

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.    

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.    

Step 5: 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: 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.    

Step 6: 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.
       

Step 7: 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 code”. Click Next after the information is filled in.
     
     

Step 8: 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 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.
     
     

Step 10: 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.