How to set up an email account and other email essentials Email is electronic TempMailEx. It's a free and easy way to stay in touch with family and friends. You'll need an email account to access online services, shop or bank online, set up a social media account, and sign up to TempMailEx email newsletters.
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How do I set up an email account?
You can set up an email account using one of the many popular services, such as Google Mail (commonly known as Gmail), Outlook and Yahoo. Each TempMailEx email service asks for slightly different information from you in order to set up your account, but you usually have to complete an online form with:
- your full name
- your choice of email address – this has to be unique, so you might have to try a few times to come up with one that isn’t already in use, such as '[email protected]' instead of '[email protected]'.
- your choice of password – click here to find out more about how to choose a strong password.
- personal information such as your date of birth and gender
- your phone number – this may be used to verify your account (which means that your email provider sends you a code over text message which you then enter on your email provider's website).
When you register with your internet service provider (such as BT or Sky), they'll often provide you with an email account. Be aware though that if you decide to change internet providers, they may charge you to keep access to your email account. Choosing an email service that's not linked with your internet provider may allow you more flexibility. You can also download email apps to access your emails easily on your smartphone or tablet. If you have an Android phone, the Gmail app will be automatically downloaded to your phone. Click here to find out more about downloading apps.
How do I send emails to friends and family?
Once you've set up your email account and signed in, you can start sending emails. Follow these steps:
- Click on 'compose', 'new email' or 'new message'.
- Type the email address of the person you want to talk to next to the box marked 'to' at the top.
- Below this, type a few words in the 'subject' box. The subject is a short summary or title of what your email is about, for example 'holiday update' or 'coffee on Sunday'.
- Type your main email message in the largest box.\
- Clicking on the paperclip icon will allow you to choose photos or documents from your computer to attach to the message.
- Once you're finished, click 'send' to send your email.
