How to Create a Second Gmail Account

Open Gmail, tap your profile picture, choose Add another account, then Create account. You can switch between both inboxes in the same app.

On a phone

1. Open the Gmail app and tap your profile picture.
2. Choose Add another account › Google.
3. Tap Create account and pick For my personal use.
4. Enter a name, birthday and a new address.
5. Set a password and add recovery details.

On a computer

1. Go to gmail.com and click your profile picture.
2. Choose Add another account, then Create account.
3. Follow the same steps.

Both accounts then appear under your profile picture, and you can switch with one tap.

Phone number questions

Google may ask for a phone number to confirm you are a real person, and may skip it on some sign-ups. One number can be used with a limited number of Google Accounts. If Google says the number has been used too many times, use a different number you own or try later. See Gmail phone verification limits.

Maybe you only need an alias

An alias is enough for sorting newsletters. A separate account is better for work, a business or a project you might hand over.

Keep the accounts apart

• Give each account its own profile picture so you can tell them apart.
• Set each one's notifications separately.
• Use different recovery emails where possible.
• In Chrome, use a separate browser profile for each account.

Forward or check both in one inbox

You can forward mail from the second account to the first, or add the second address to the first account under Send mail as. Many people prefer simply switching accounts in the app.

Second account for a child

For a child under the minimum age in your country, create the account through Family Link instead. It lets a parent manage settings, apps and screen time. Accounts created with a false birthday can be disabled later.

Second account for work

If the account is for a business with its own domain, Google Workspace gives addresses like [email protected] and admin controls. A free Gmail account works for a small side project.

FAQ

How do I make a second Gmail account?

Profile picture › Add another account › Create account.

Can I use the same phone number for two Gmail accounts?

Usually yes, within Google's limit per number.

Is a plus address the same as a new account?

No, mail still goes to your existing inbox.

Related: delete Gmail · Gmail without your personal number · Gmail phone limits.