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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow 3 Simple Ways to Add a Google Account on iPhone or iPad PDF download Download Article A simple guide to adding your Google or Gmail account to iOS Written by Rain Kengly

Last Updated: October 17, 2024 Fact Checked

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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Rain Kengly. Rain is a tech writer and editor for wikiHow with over 5 years of professional writing experience. In the past, Rain has worked with other creative writers as a Writing Tutor at San Francisco State University and has published gaming features, guides, and news articles for a variety of media outlets. Rain shares a lifelong passion for writing and gaming and is eager to grow alongside new tech inventions. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 106,874 times. Learn more...

Adding your Google account allows you to sync your email, contacts, notes, and calendar to your iPhone. You can use the Mail app, Gmail app, or even Safari. This wikiHow teaches you how to add your Google account to your iPhone or iPad.

Quick Steps

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Mail.
  3. Tap Accounts.
  4. Tap Add account.
  5. Tap Google.
  6. Enter your Google login information.
  7. Tap Save.

Steps

Method 1 Method 1 of 3:

Using the Mail App

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  1. Step 1 Open your Settings icon. 1 Open your Settings iPhone Settings App Icon. You’ll usually find this icon on the home screen.[1]
  2. Step 2 Tap Mail. 2 Tap Mail. You can find this underneath Passwords. Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Tap Accounts. 3 Tap Accounts. This will be towards the middle of the screen. You'll see a list of all currently added mail accounts.
  4. Step 4 Tap Add Account. 4 Tap Add Account. This is at the bottom of any added accounts.
  5. Step 5 Tap Google. 5 Tap Google. The Google sign-in screen will appear.
  6. Step 6 Enter your Google account email address and tap Next. 6 Enter your Google account email address and tap Next. If you want to create a new Gmail address, tap Create account, and then follow the on-screen instructions provided by Google.
  7. Step 7 Enter your password and tap Next. 7 Enter your password and tap Next. If you forgot your password, you'll need to reset it.
  8. Step 8 Select which items to sync. 8 Select which items to sync. You can sync your email, contacts, calendars and notes to your iPhone or iPad.
    • To sync an item, slide its corresponding switch to on (green).
    • To disable syncing for an item, slide its corresponding switch to off (white).
  9. Step 9 Tap Save. 9 Tap Save. It’s at the top-right corner of the screen. Your Google account is now added to your iPhone or iPad.
    • When you use the Mail app, you'll see your Google account. To only view your Gmail inbox, tap Mailboxes in the top-left corner and select your Google account.
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Using the Gmail App

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  1. Step 1 Open Gmail on your iPhone or iPad. 1 Open Gmail on your iPhone or iPad. It’s the multicolored M with a white background.
    • If this is your first time using Gmail, enter your login information to add your Google account. This method shows you how to add additional accounts.
  2. Step 2 Tap your profile picture. 2 Tap your profile picture. This is in the top-right corner.
  3. Step 3 Tap Add another account. 3 Tap Add another account. If you have a lot of accounts added, you may need to scroll down to find this option.
  4. Step 4 Tap Google. 4 Tap Google. This is the first option.
    • If prompted, tap Continue to allow the app to use the Google website to sign in.
  5. Step 5 Enter your Google account email address and tap Next. 5 Enter your Google account email address and tap Next. If you want to create a new Gmail address, tap Create account, and then follow the on-screen instructions provided by Google.
  6. Step 6 Enter your password and tap Next. 6 Enter your password and tap Next. If you forgot your password, you'll need to reset it.
    • The Google account will be added to the Gmail app. To switch accounts, tap the profile icon in the top-right corner, and then tap the account.
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Method 3 Method 3 of 3:

Using a Web Browser

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  1. Step 1 Go to https://www.google.com/... 1 Go to https://www.google.com/ in a web browser. You can use Safari, Chrome, or another mobile browser.
  2. Step 2 Tap Sign in. 2 Tap Sign in. This is at the top-right corner.
    • If you already have an account signed in, tap the profile picture in the top-right corner. Then, tap Add account.
  3. Step 3 Enter your email address and tap Next . 3 Enter your email address and tap Next . If you have other accounts added to your browser, tap Use another account first.
  4. Step 4 Enter your password and tap Next. 4 Enter your password and tap Next. You'll be signed into your Google account.
    • To switch between accounts, tap your profile picture in the top-right corner. Select the account you want to switch to.
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Rain Kengly Written by: Rain Kengly wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Rain Kengly. Rain is a tech writer and editor for wikiHow with over 5 years of professional writing experience. In the past, Rain has worked with other creative writers as a Writing Tutor at San Francisco State University and has published gaming features, guides, and news articles for a variety of media outlets. Rain shares a lifelong passion for writing and gaming and is eager to grow alongside new tech inventions. This article has been viewed 106,874 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 5 Updated: October 17, 2024 Views: 106,874 Categories: IPhone | Ipad In other languages Spanish Italian Indonesian Japanese
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