How to Create a Gmail Account and Generate an App Password

This step-by-step guide will help users create a Gmail account and enable an App Password, which is required to connect Gmail with third-party services (like our website or tools).

Part 1: Create a Gmail Account

  1. Visit Gmail Sign Up

    Go to: https://accounts.google.com/signup

  2. Fill in Your Information
    • First & Last Name
    • Desired Email Address
    • Password (make it strong!)

    Click Next

  3. Add Recovery Options
    • Add a phone number and recovery email (optional but recommended)
    • Enter your birthdate and gender

    Click Next

  4. Agree to Google's Terms

    Read through the Privacy and Terms

    Click "I agree"

✅ You're done! You now have a Gmail account.

Part 2: Enable 2-Step Verification

App passwords only work if 2-Step Verification is turned on.

  1. Go to Your Google Account Settings

    Visit: https://myaccount.google.com/security

  2. Scroll to "Signing in to Google"

    Click "2-Step Verification"

    Click Get Started

  3. Re-enter your password
  4. Add your phone number and follow the on-screen steps to verify it
  5. Complete the setup

    Choose how to receive codes (Text/Call)

    Test it and finish setup

✅ 2-Step Verification is now enabled.

Part 3: Generate an App Password

  1. Return to Security Settings

    Go to: https://myaccount.google.com/security

  2. Find "App Passwords" under "Signing in to Google"

    If you don't see it, make sure 2-Step Verification is turned on

  3. Generate an App Password

    Click App Passwords

    Re-enter your Google account password

    Under "Select app", choose Other (Custom name) and type something like MyWebsite Email

    Click Generate

  4. Copy Your App Password

    A 16-character password will appear

    Copy it – you'll use this instead of your Gmail password when setting up email in apps or services

    ⚠️ You won't see this password again. Save it somewhere safe if needed.

✅ Done! Use This App Password in Our Website

When asked to enter your Gmail credentials on our site:

  • Email: Your full Gmail address
  • Password: Use the App Password (NOT your Gmail login password)

Need Help?

If you run into issues, visit:

Google Support: App Passwords