How to Create an Email Address
If you are new to using online services, your first step is to create an email address so that companies can communicate with you online. Setting one up is quicky and easy to do.
- Choose which provider you want your email account to be with. Common ones are Gmail, Outlook or Yahoo, so we have provided links to these, but you can use any site you prefer.
- Click “create Account” - Look for a sign up or create account button. Please click on this
- Follow the steps to enter your information and create an email address. Usually this should be your name e.g. yourname@outlook.com. If your name is not available to use, an alternative will be suggested.
- You will be asked to create a strong password. There will be guidance on how to create a strong password - make sure the password is something you can remember, as you will need it to log in to your account to send and read emails.
- Follow any additional setup steps, such as choosing a security question or adding your phone number. This is to keep your email account secure.
- Finalise your account setup and sign in using the “sign in” or “login” button on the email providers website and using your new email address and password.
Top tip: it may be useful to write down your email address and the password and keep them somewhere safe if you are likely to forget them. If you have a smart phone or tablet you could also add your email account to the mail app so that you can send and receive on the go.
If you don’t have email address, click here to see other ways to apply.