Email is probably one of the first things
you'll want to set up on your device. All you have to do is sign into your
account using the appropriate app—then you can start sending and receiving
messages just like you would on a regular computer.
The big
question is, which email app should you use? There are quite a few options to
choose from. Most people use the "official" app for their email
service, such as the Outlook app by Microsoft or the Gmail app by Google. Here are some tips to
help you get started.
If you have a Gmail
account
If you use Gmail, you're in luck. The Gmail app comes pre-installed on every Android device, so you don't
have to download anything from the Play Store. In addition, there's a good
chance your account is connected to the app already (as long as you used the
same Google account to set up your device).
The Gmail
app is designed to work a lot like your regular inbox. You can read and reply
to messages and archive or delete the ones you don't want. You can even add multiple accounts to the app, so you can access them
all in the same place (we'll show you how below).
If you use a
different email service
Gmail isn't the only service with its own app. All of the
primary services have one, including Outlook, Yahoo!, Mail.com,
and AOL. All you have to do is download the app from the Play Store,
then install it on your device. If you've never used the Play Store before, you
can learn more about it in our lesson on Downloading Apps.
Alternatively,
you can use the all-purpose Email app, which comes pre-installed on
most devices. Each version of this app is different, but it's generally
designed to be more universal. In other words, you can use it to set up any type of account, including Outlook, Yahoo!, and
everything in between. You can even use it to set up your work email (if your job or business uses some
type of corporate account).
Adding multiple accounts
Almost every email app lets you add more than one account to
your device. This option is great if you have multiple addresses—like separate
ones for work and school—and you want to be able to access them in the same
place.The process for this can vary, but the general idea is the
same. Start by going to your device's settings,
then look for the option that says Add
Account. Next, select the account type—for example, Google or Yahoo!—and
follow the instructions.
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