Is your Google account the same as your Gmail?

Is your Google account the same as your Gmail?

A Google Account is a username and password that can be used to log in to consumer Google applications like Docs, Sites, Maps, and Photos, but a Google account doesn't necessarily end with @gmail.com. Think of it this way: All Gmail.com accounts are Google accounts, but not all Google accounts are Gmail.com accounts.

Do I have a Google account if I have Gmail?

If you're not sure you've signed up for any Google products, you can check by visiting the Google Accounts password change page. Enter any email address you think you might've used to create a Google Account. If we don't recognize it, you'll immediately see a message from us.

Can I have 2 Gmail accounts?

While you can check your email on a single account through the mobile version of Gmail, you'll need to download the app if you want to log in to multiple accounts at once. It will sign in using Google, which will also sign you into any Google services in your apps, as well as Safari.

Can I use my own email for Google account?

When you create a Google Account, you automatically get a Gmail address. But if you'd rather use another email address to sign in, you can link a non-Gmail email address to the account and use it to sign in, recover your password, get notifications, and more.

What Google accounts do I have?

If you're already using a Google product such as Gmail, for example, then you have a Google Account. If you're not sure you've signed up for any Google products, you can check by visiting the Google Accounts password change page. Enter any email address you think you might've used to create a Google Account.