How to Create a Gmail Account Without Phone Number

If you’ve ever abandoned a sign-up form halfway through because Gmail asked for a phone number you didn’t want to share, you’re not alone. The good news is that phone verification is optional, not mandatory—and Google actually offers several paths around it. This guide walks through every official route to create a Gmail account: on desktop, mobile, for your child, or as a second address, with tips to keep your personal number out of the process entirely.

Free Storage: 15 GB ·
Account Types: Personal, Child, Business ·
Devices Supported: Desktop, Android, iOS ·
Verification Options: Phone or Existing Email ·
Official Guide: Google Help

Key specifications and account options at a glance:

How do I create a new Gmail account?

Steps on desktop

The official desktop process takes you through five screens: personal details, username selection, password creation, phone-optional verification, and terms acceptance. Open an incognito window to reduce the chance of phone prompts triggering based on your browser history. According to Google Support (official desktop steps), the flow is identical whether you use Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge.

• Go to accounts.google.com and click Create account
• Select For my personal use from the dropdown
• Enter your first name, last name, birthday, and gender
• Choose a Gmail username or create a custom one
• Set a strong password and confirm it
• Skip the recovery phone field if you want to avoid it
• Add an existing non-Gmail email for recovery if prompted
• Review and accept Google’s terms and data processing policy
• Click Next step to complete setup

“That’s how you would set up a new Gmail account on the desktop or on your mobile device without needing a mobile phone for verification.”

— YouTube Tutorial Creator, How To Create a Gmail Account Without Phone Number Verification

Basic info required

Google asks for your real name and date of birth during signup. The birthday field is mandatory; the gender field is optional on desktop. Your name doesn’t have to match your username—you can use a nickname or professional name if you prefer.

One practical detail: if you’re setting up on mobile, the surname field is optional, according to YouTube Tutorial (2026 mobile steps). On desktop, both first and last name fields are present but neither requires your legal name—just something recognizable.

“Adding a phone number is optional while creating a Google account.”

— YouTube Tutorial Creator, Create Gmail Account Without Phone Number in 2025

How do I create a second Gmail account?

Using existing email for verification

The easiest path to a second Gmail is to use your current non-Gmail address as the recovery email instead of entering a phone number. Google sends a verification code to that existing inbox, and you’re done without sharing any new phone details.

• Sign out of your existing Gmail if you’re currently logged in
• Visit accounts.google.com and click Create account
• When prompted for recovery options, enter your existing non-Gmail email
• Check that email for Google’s verification code and enter it
• Complete the remaining fields and accept terms

Avoiding phone prompts

Google sometimes triggers phone verification based on account history or IP address patterns. According to YouTube Tutorial (detailed desktop walkthrough), opening an incognito or private browsing window helps reset the session context and can bypass these prompts. Chrome incognito is particularly recommended for anonymous setup scenarios.

How to create another new Gmail account in mobile?

Android steps

On Android, you can create a Gmail account directly from the device settings or through the Gmail app. The device settings method gives you a Google Account that syncs across all Google apps, while the app method creates a standalone email account.

• Open Settings on your Android device
• Tap Accounts → Add account → Google
• Select Create account when prompted
• Follow the on-screen steps for name, birthday, and username
• Choose a suggested Gmail address or enter your own
• Set a password—the first letter is not case-sensitive on mobile
• Skip or dismiss any recovery phone prompts after setup

Gmail app method

If you prefer to start from the Gmail app, search for “sign up Gmail” and select the create account option from the suggestions. According to YouTube Tutorial (2026 mobile steps), this flow walks you through the same fields but may offer a QR code option for verification on some devices, which skips direct phone entry entirely.

How to create a Gmail Account for my child?

Family Link setup

Google requires children under 13 to have a supervised account managed by a parent through Family Link. When you select For my child from the account creation dropdown, Google redirects you to the Family Link app or website rather than the standard signup flow. As documented by Google Support (official desktop steps), the parent creates the account and maintains control until the child turns 13.

• Visit accounts.google.com and click Create account
• Select For my child from the options
• Download the Family Link app if prompted
• Enter the child’s name, birthday, and a username preference
• Create a password—the parent manages recovery options
• Accept the parental consent and terms on behalf of the child
• The parent can monitor activity through the Family Link dashboard

Age requirements

Google sets the minimum age for an unsupervised Gmail account at 13 in most countries, though the exact age varies by region due to local privacy laws like COPPA in the United States or GDPR in Europe. Parents who want to set up a Google Account for a younger child must use the Family Link supervised account system, which lets them approve app downloads, monitor screen time, and manage content restrictions.

Can I have two email addresses in Gmail?

Adding aliases

Gmail allows you to add up to 32 email aliases to your existing account, meaning you can receive emails sent to multiple addresses in a single inbox. This is useful if you want to separate work and personal correspondence without maintaining two separate logins. Visit your Gmail settings, navigate to Accounts and Import, and add any external email addresses you control.

Separate accounts

If you need full separation—including sent mail, drafts, and account settings—creating a second Gmail account is the better approach. You can switch between accounts in the Gmail mobile app by tapping your profile picture and selecting Add another account, or by using Chrome’s multiple profile feature on desktop to keep each account isolated.