How to sign in to gmail on iphone

• You can log into your Gmail, and enable Gmail automatic logins, on the app or website.
• If you logged out of Gmail, signing back into your account is easy if you know your password.
• Make sure to log out of your Gmail when using shared or public computers for security.

Gmail makes it easy to not only access your emails, but also connect to other Google services, such as Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Calendar, and so on. 

What's even better is that you can perform actions, like adding an event to your Calendar or sharing a Google Doc, using your Gmail account.

But before you can do any of that, you need to log into Gmail — here's how.

How to log into your Gmail account on a mobile device

On your phone, you're usually automatically signed into Gmail. However, if you've logged out or deleted the app, here's how to log back in.

1. Download and open the Gmail app on your iOS or Android device.

2. Tap the Sign in button at the bottom of your screen. If you already have an email account linked in the app and want to add another account, simply tap your profile icon in the top-right corner and then tap Add another account.

3. On the next page, tap Google.

4. Tap Continue to allow Google to sign into your account.

5. Follow the steps to log in.

You can check the box next to "Remember me" to stay logged into your Gmail account on your device.

How to log into your Gmail account on a computer

To log into Gmail on your Mac or PC, simply go to Gmail.com and enter your account email (or associated phone number) when prompted, and enter your password. Check the box next to "Remember me" if you'd like to stay logged in automatically.

And if you're logging in on a public or shared device, don't forget to log out of Gmail when you're done for the day.

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   Open Settings. It's a gray app that contains gears (⚙️) and is typically located on your home screen.

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   Scroll down and tap Mail. It's in a section with other Apple apps, like Calendar and Notes.

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   Tap Accounts. It's the first section of the menu.

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   Tap Add Account. It's at the bottom of the "ACCOUNTS" section.

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   Tap Google. It's in the middle of the list.

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   Enter your Gmail address in the labeled field.

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   Tap NEXT. It's a blue button on the screen.

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   Enter your password in the labeled field.

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   Tap NEXT. It's a blue button on the screen.

   • If you've enabled two-step verification for Gmail, enter the verification code you received via text or using Authenticator.

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    Slide "Mail" to the "On" position. It will turn green.

    • Select other Gmail data you want to sync with your iPhone by sliding the data you want to see on your iPhone to the "On" (green) position.

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    Tap Save. It's in the upper-right corner of the screen. Now you can send and receive Gmail messages using the native iPhone Mail app.

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   Open the App Store. It's a blue app that contains a white "A" inside a circle.

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   Tap Search in the bottom-right part of the screen. Then tap the "Search" field at the top of the screen and begin typing "Gmail". As you type, apps will be suggested on the screen below the "Search" field.

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   Choose an app. Both Gmail and Inbox by Gmail are official Google apps that allow you to send and receive Gmail messages on your iPhone.

   • The main difference between the two apps is that you can set up non-Gmail accounts in the Inbox app.

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   Tap GET. It appears to the right of the app.

   • When the button label changes to INSTALL, tap it again. An app icon has been added to your home screen.

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   Tap OPEN. It's in the location where the GET and INSTALL buttons had been.

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   Tap Allow. Doing so permits the app to send you notifications when you receive email.

   • If you are using the Inbox app instead of the Gmail app, it will ask you to sign in first before it asks you to allow notifications.
   • You can change these settings by opening your Settings, scrolling down and tapping Notifications, then tapping Gmail or Inbox.

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   Tap SIGN IN. It's at the bottom of the screen.

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   Add your Gmail account. If you see it in the "Accounts" list, slide your account to the "On" (blue) position.

   • If your account isn't listed, tap + Add account at the bottom of the list. Then enter your Gmail address, tap NEXT, enter your password, and then tap NEXT.
   • If you've enabled two-step verification for Gmail, enter the verification code you received via text or using Authenticator.

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   Tap DONE. It's in the upper-left corner of the screen. Now you've set up your Gmail account on your iPhone using one of the official Google apps.

   • To add or edit your Gmail accounts, tap ≡ in the upper-left corner of the Inbox, tap the downward arrow to the right of your Gmail address, then tap ⚙️ Manage accounts.

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• Question

  How do I get my Gmail email on my iPad?

  

  You can use the same method described here for an iPad. Either download the Gmail app from the app store and log in from there, or open Safari and go to gmail.com just like you would on your computer.

• Question

  How do I delete multiple emails from my inbox?

  

  Hold shift, then select the emails you want to delete and delete them like you normally would.

• Question

  How can I delete emails?

  

  Hold the email until a list of options pops up or slide your finger over the email and it should disappear.

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