How to log into your Gmail account on a computer or mobile device

Logging into your Gmail account only takes a second on any device.
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How to log into your Gmail account on a computer or mobile device

You can use the mobile app or the desktop website to log into your Gmail account and set up automatic Gmail logins

If you've accidentally logged out of Gmail, re-entering your account is simple as long as you remember your password.

When using shared or public computers, make sure to log out of your Gmail account.

Gmail makes it simple to access not only your emails, but also other Google services like Google Docs, Google Drive, and Google Calendar.

Even better, you can use your Gmail account to perform actions like adding an event to your Calendar or sharing a Google Doc.

But first, you'll need to log into Gmail, which you can do here.

You're usually automatically signed into Gmail on your phone. Here's how to get back in if you've logged out or deleted the app.

1. On your iOS or Android device, download and open the Gmail app.

2. At the bottom of your screen, tap the "Sign in" button. If you already have an email account linked in the app, tap your profile icon in the top-right corner, then tap "Add another account."

Tap "Add another account." Isabella Paoletto/Insider

3. On the next page, tap "Google."

You can also connect other types of email accounts to your Gmail app. Isabella Paoletto/Insider

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

Tap "Continue." Isabella Paoletto/Insider

5. Follow the steps to log in.

Enter your email or phone number and click "Next." Isabella Paoletto/Insider

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 access Gmail on your Mac or PC, go to Gmail.com and enter your account email (or associated phone number) and password when prompted. If you want to stay logged in automatically, check the box next to "Remember me."