How to add a second email address to google mail

Adding a second email address to Google Mail (Gmail) is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Adding an alias

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner of the page.
3. Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. Scroll down to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
5. Click on "Add a sender address" under the "Send mail as" section.
6. Enter the new email address you want to add as an alias.
7. Click "Next" and then "Add".
8. You'll receive a verification email at the new email address. Click on the verification link to confirm.

Method 2: Adding a new Gmail account

1. Log out of your current Gmail account.
2. Go to the Google Account sign-in page and click on "Create account".
3. Fill out the sign-up form with the new email address and other required information.
4. Follow the verification process to confirm your new account.
5. Once verified, you can access your new Gmail account by logging in with the new email address and password.

Using both email addresses

Once you've added the second email address, you can use both accounts in the following ways:

• Sending emails: You can send emails from either account by selecting the desired account from the "From" dropdown menu in the compose window.
• Receiving emails: You can receive emails from both accounts in your primary Gmail account. You can also set up filters to forward emails from one account to the other.
• Managing accounts: You can manage both accounts from the "Accounts and Import" tab in your primary Gmail account settings.

Tips and considerations

• When adding an alias, you can't change the display name or profile picture associated with the alias.
• If you add a new Gmail account, you'll need to manage two separate accounts, including separate login credentials and settings.
• You can't use the same password for both accounts, as they are separate accounts with different login credentials.
• If you're using a custom domain (e.g., [yourname]@yourdomain.com), you may need to set up a separate account for each email address.