How to Use Gmail (Ultimate Beginner Guide)

If you're just getting started with Gmail, or want to begin taking advantage of more of what Gmail can do, then this ultimate beginning guide to using Gmail is for you. Gmail has a powerful email management toolset for composing emails, preventing spam, organizing your inbox, and more. 

In this guide, learn the basics of how to set up your Gmail account, choose a strong password, and send your first email. Also discover how to customize Gmail, find messages quickly using Gmail's powerful search, and become more productive with your email workflow in Gmail. 

Note: If you're looking for more advanced Gmail techniques, then jump into our multpart series: Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Gmail Tips and Tricks. Otherwise, read on to learn more about the basics of working with Gmail.

How to Use Gmail: Better, Faster, Stronger

We all spend way too many hours every week communicating via email. Build your understanding of Gmail's feature set and start working not just better, but faster—saving you a whole lot of time and energy. 

Jump into one of these comprehensive beginner tutorials teaching you how to use gmail more productively. Or bookmark this guide to start working through each helpful subject over the course of the next week.