Click each step to see the action, click the picture or use the arrow keys

  • 1.

    Swipe down from the top of the screen

  • 2.

    Tap the Settings icon

  • 3.

    Scroll down and tap Users & Accounts

  • 4.

    Tap Add Account

  • 5.

    Tap the type of account it is. In this example, we will select Personal (IMAP)

  • 6.

    Enter your email address and then tap Next

    In this example, we will use a Outlook account. Steps for other providers may differ. Most common email providers will be recognized automatically. If yours is not, you may have to contact your email provider to obtain your account details and then select Manual Setup

  • 7.

    Enter your password and then tap the arrow on the keyboard

  • 8.

    Select your account preferences and then tap Next

  • 9.

    Tap Account Name

  • 10.

    Enter a name for the account and then tap Your Name

  • 11.

    Enter your name and then tap Next

  • 12.

    To go to your inbox, from the home screen, tap the Google folder

  • 13.

    Tap Gmail