Hello dear readers. In the age of technology, most people, if you don’t take grandparents, although they have probably also become more advanced in terms of the Internet, have forgotten what it’s like to write letters by hand and stand in huge lines at post offices. We have switched to such a convenient method of communication as email.
And it's true this method communication is much more convenient than regular writing. There is no need to wait for weeks; you send it and the recipient receives it right away - just an incredible time saver. This is the type of quick correspondence we will talk about in this article, and in particular about how to create an email in Google.
This is a service that allows you to send messages to different parts of the world in a matter of seconds. Moreover, you can attach documents, scans, photographs or audio and video recordings to them. It should be noted here that this is email. This means that for it to function you need to have a computer and the Internet.
Types of postal services
The most common services nowadays are: Yandex, Google and Mail. Each of them has its own advantages and differences. Let's talk a little about each one separately.
Mail.ru
This is a portal created for communication, founded in 1998. Initially, mail was created as a service for sending messages; later, various sections began to appear on the site that allow its users to receive information about the weather and various news.
Now the email ranks 5th in terms of growth in the number of users. It's not bad enough mail client, which provides ample opportunities for its consumers.
Yandex Mail
The search system was announced in 1997 and was presented as a search engine, but over the years it has also become a multi-portal with its own store, the ability to listen to music, places to store information on the network, etc. And, of course, another main direction of this company is the postal service.
Google
The Google search engine was founded in 1998, and the mail only came into existence in 2007. However, even at that time it had a number of significant advantages over its competitors. We'll talk about this later. It's not only search system and e-mail client, but also a huge number useful services, ranging from gaming to fairly serious business projects.
You can create a mailbox on any of these services absolutely free, it all depends on your preferences. Today we will talk about how to create a new Google account. Here step-by-step instruction upon registration, which will be supported by a photo for a more complete understanding.
Google registration instructions
1. The first thing you need to do is go to the site itself https://www.google.ru/
2. Next, in the upper right corner, click the “Login” button 
3. After this, a page with data entry will open, but since you are initially registering, you do not have it, so on this page you must check “Add an account”
4. After this, you will see a field for entering your e-mail, however, you have nothing to enter yet, so you click on “Create an account” 
5. Google prompts you to register, let's do it and move on to the data column:
The first thing you need to enter is your first and last name. Next, you come up with a username, that is, a login and enter it in the next field.
Note: If you entered a username that already exists in the system, you will be notified.
After that, you need to come up with and enter a password and repeat it.
Note: If the password is entered incorrectly, the system will also notify you about this.
6. After this, you need to prove that you are not a robot and enter the numbers from the picture.
The country is determined automatically, but if you want to change it, you need to select the arrow, after which a window will pop up and you can specify what you need. We settled on Russia.
Now all you have to do is tick the box that you agree with everything that is offered to you and check “Next”.
7. That's it, your account is ready! Click the “Go to Gmail service” button and you can get started!
How to use Google mailbox
Let's see how you will use your account.
You can log into your account from absolutely any Google search page. On the right top corner Your login will be indicated, clicking on it will open a field where it will be written: “My account”.
By clicking on this button you will be taken to a menu where you can configure the account itself, its security and confidentiality.
Now let's move on to the box itself. In order to enter it, you need to mark either the “Mail” icon or the icon with squares in the same upper right corner. After which the functions menu will open, where you need to click on the “Mail” button.
After this, your email account window will open.
Let's look at some of the functions of the Google mailbox
This is what the window of the mailbox itself looks like, in which there are already 3 incoming letters from Google.
Here you can not only write to someone, but also see how many messages you have in total, how many you sent, received, at what time, etc.
In order for you to write a letter, you need to select the red “Write” button and you will see a data entry window appear in the lower right corner.
Here you can enter the recipient's address, subject and text itself, as well as add a document or image, or use emoticons.
Everything is quite simple.
In order to send a letter, you just need to click on the “Send” button.
Benefits of working at Google
- Possibility of storing up to 15 GB of information on virtual disk, so far this is the only company that provides this amount of memory.
- You can also upload your documents to Drive, with which you can quickly and easily send them to your friends and colleagues.
- Photos and videos are downloaded without the help of various programs. All you need to do is drag the document into the message window.
- You can link your account to any site that supports this system, such as youtube, and receive notifications from there.
- Also, information about a new message is available on any search page, and if you use Google chrome, That special application will show you a new message that just arrived.
There is a lot to be said about the benefits of working with Google. The most important thing is that it is adapted not only to work on a computer, but also on smartphones and tablets. Well, you found out about the existence of such convenient service and all you have to do is create an account and enjoy its features!
Sincerely, Ekaterina Kalmykova
Gmail is email from Google. Today this free service most popular among ordinary users, business people and large companies. Gmail.com mail is characterized by a convenient user interface and an abundance of functions and capabilities. You can access Gmail from any device connected to the Internet. If you are still using the computer version of the email program, it's time to register an email account and evaluate its benefits.
In addition to a convenient web interface and a number of functions, Google mail does not allow spam to pass through, and this captivates mailbox owners. Many users who have email accounts on other services set up correspondence forwarding because they are confident that Gmail.com will not let dubious emails through. Another advantage postal service from Google - working with correspondence. This includes sorting letters. in every possible way, and their marks, and import, and movement, and sending, and receiving, and quoting, and various filters and other useful, convenient options.
Google's mail service supports a secure connection, which is very important for protecting confidential information. If someone tries to access your email from another address, you will be immediately warned about this. That's why we decided to tell you in detail everything about Gmail.com - a free email service from Google.
Foreign users give the palm to Gmail, although just recently it seemed that no one would surpass the giant Hotmail (the new name for Outlook). But domestic users prefer the mail service from Mail.ru. Maybe out of habit, because it was created much earlier. Although, recently more and more business people are moving to Gmail.com - there are more opportunities.
Registering and creating a mailbox in Gmail
So, let's start by registering in the service and creating a mailbox. Before we do this, allow ourselves a small digression. The Gmail.ru domain does not belong to Google, and it appeared long before the “birth” of mail. It is possible that at one time they tried to get it, but the attempt failed. Now the RU domain of the same name is a service that forwards email from SMS, Jabber, ICQ, etc.And we will register on . That's what it is postal service Google Corporation.
If you don't have account in Google, you will be asked to create it, and at the same time register your mailbox in this service. A single account is valid for all services. Click the appropriate link button and begin registration. You will be redirected to a page with web forms. It is necessary to fill out each line, and do so carefully and thoughtfully. Don’t forget to pick up an original mailbox for yourself, although, admittedly, this is not at all easy due to the enormous popularity of the postal service. But if you use your imagination, you will get a beautiful name.
Gmail allows dots in the mail name. And owners of web resources can write the name of their website.
If you're planning on using your Gmail.com inbox, be sure to fill out the information on the form seriously. But do not forget about the security of the confidential information you enter. Google's email service uses an encrypted connection and is very well protected from unauthorized entry, but there will always be resourceful attackers.
For example, if you come up with a weak or frequently repeated password, your email may be hacked. What if, for example, you use this email to withdraw money from an electronic wallet? When hacked, the attacker receives a confirmation code and easily steals your money, transferring it to his wallet or card.
Therefore, take your password creation seriously. Compose it on a piece of paper by mixing large and small letters of the English alphabet into a single phrase and adding various signs to them. If you don’t know how to come up with complex passwords, use a special utility. It will not only generate complex password, but will also save it so you don’t forget it. The most popular of them is a free password manager. Even an untrained user will find it easy to understand the program.
Another opportunity to protect your mailbox from hacking is to specify a real email. Don't ignore this point. If your email is hacked or you forget your password, an additional email account will allow you to regain access to your account. There is another way - indicate your real mobile phone, which will also help you recover if your password is lost or hacked. However, the number you indicate must already be real, since without a confirmation code you will not be able to complete the registration.
But we settled on the additional (real) mailbox. Enter its details so that if something happens, you can receive a confirmation code and solve problems with losing your password and restoring access if such a situation arises.
To continue registration, carefully fill out each field, traditionally agree to all terms of use of the service and click submit web form. You can upload the photo immediately, or you can make all the settings later. You will find yourself on new page, where you must enter your email name and password. Now you can manage your by email: get acquainted, set up, write and receive correspondence.
Sign in and get to know the Gmail interface
If you already have an account registered, then you have mail. Log in while on any search engine service. At the top right, if you are logged in, you will see your name. Click on it and select your email service.
Or copy gmail.com V address bar and press enter. If you are authorized in your account, you do not need to enter any passwords or names - you will immediately find yourself on the main mail page. So what do we see in the interface? Simplicity, convenience and information content are the main features Google mail. And the developers try not to change anything, probably guided by the saying: the best is the enemy of the good.
On the top menu bar there are sections with “Unsorted” and advertising (offering a product or service) letters and correspondence from social networks. And if you click on “Plus”, “Forum” and “Alerts” will open.
The know-how of the service from Google is chats. At the same time, the user can communicate in traditional and video chat. Users have not yet appreciated all the benefits of this function, since Google has not abandoned the abundance of advertising messages. Annoying, constantly out of place and timely pop-up advertisements prevent normal communication.
Google's email service supports all browsers, but displays mail differently. At the time of download, the capabilities of the browser are assessed, and depending on this, the required version is enabled. If you use modern browser, you will be able to appreciate the beauty of the web interface. If you use, for example, old version Operas, mail will be loaded in HTML. And if you are not satisfied with the loading speed of interface elements, you can choose a lightweight version of the email service.
15 GB free space- many or few? Probably for letters - a huge number, and for photographs and documents stored in cloud service, - not so much. But the storage capacity can be easily increased, albeit at a reasonable cost.
When you log into your email, you will see a couple of letters. This email service information service tells you what you get as a result of creating a mailbox, and also advertises the Google Plus social network.
Pros and cons of Gmail, security settings
If you used other email services before creating an account on Gmail.com, continue to do so. Rather, the easiest way would be to use the convenient function of forwarding all correspondence. Collecting letters is an excellent opportunity not to abandon other mailboxes, but also not to have to log in to read new correspondence. We'll tell you how to collect all the letters in one box a little later.Google mail can also be used on a smartphone that supports Android. Do you know the beauty of using Gmail rather than a program installed on your computer/phone? You will forget about synchronization between all your devices.
At the same time, it should be recognized that the mail program is still one step ahead of the web interface in terms of capabilities. But Gmail.com is catching up, offering the mailbox owner more and more opportunities. And now Jimail is an excellent alternative to non-mobile mail.
When Google first launched its email service, it caused a storm of indignation, and here's why. When a user logs into their mailbox, they see contextual ads. And each of them echoes the subject of the letters. For example, you ordered a jacket on a website with outerwear, and you received an email for payment. And then you are shown advertising blocks with jackets. It is logical that the owner of the box is outraged. But not by displaying an advertisement, but by matching it to the context of the letter. And the postal service began to be suspected of reading letters.
Time passed, and the scandalous passions subsided. Many felt that the invasion of space was disproportionate to the good that the postal service offers. In short, the good outweighed the bad.
Now we will touch on an important topic - how to work with your mail safely. All this needs to be configured, and we will do this. All settings are made in a separate section. Click on the gear and go to settings.
If you want to configure login by IP address, click on “ Additional information" It is located at the bottom of the interface. There is all the information about logging into your mailbox.
If you have nothing to fear and you receive regular emails, for example from friends, you may not be too concerned about data protection. But if the correspondence received is very important (passwords are transmitted in it, confidential information, documents), protect your mailbox as securely as possible. And it can be done. Jimail provides two-step authentication. Yes, it will be difficult to work with such an email service, but it is very reliable. Firstly, to access your mail, you will have to go through authorization by entering the traditional name and password, and secondly, indicate the SMS code received on your phone. Set up such authentication using " ".
Don’t ignore the opportunity to secure your work with the email service so that confidential information does not become known to attackers.
We'll cover two-step authentication. Here's what's available to you:
Shortcuts (folders) and their settings in Google mail
To sort letters in the mail service Gmail.com, you need to use filters and shortcuts (folders). Filters are configured according to different criteria and allow you to automatic mode sort correspondence into separate folders (labels). Unlike traditional folders that exist in various email services, shortcuts in Gmail have advanced capabilities. Each folder can be customized to suit your needs. You can, of course, not change the set of shortcuts located on the left and created by default.To delete or change these shortcuts, go to Settings by clicking on the gear. The second tab is responsible for setting up the menu on the left. Activate or, conversely, uncheck the desired shortcut, delete, move.
And by using the corresponding button, you can create a new shortcut. You can do it differently. When you read a particular email, click the shortcut and follow the instructions.
If you are confused about the interface elements, configure it so that not icons are shown, but familiar text labels.
After configuration, everything falls into place, and we realized that the inbox folder in Gmail is a shortcut. This email service has an attachment option. One main shortcut can have several secondary subfolders.
For example, it will be very convenient if you create a label with advertising correspondence, and then add several folders (shortcuts) that specify advertising products.
In the menu on the left you will see all your shortcuts. And to edit, change, rename, delete them, use the arrow on the right. And the arrow on the left allows you to manage investments. When you click on it, they expand and are available for editing.
If you want to edit a shortcut, click on the right arrow and call context menu. Once opened, you will be presented with a list of changes. Select the desired item and save the edited shortcut.
For example, the first thing you can do is change the colors of the labels. It's comfortable. You can immediately see which letter you received from which shortcut (folder). But we recommend that you do not store such emails in your inbox, but immediately redirect them to the appropriate labels. Automatic redirection is a convenient feature. And all you need to do is set up redirection according to certain criteria. And let the inbox contain correspondence that does not fall under the filters, and you yourself will distribute it when you read it.
While viewing correspondence, you can immediately delete the label by clicking on the cross.
If you delete “Incoming” correspondence, it will be archived. Messages, even deleted ones, are not lost because they are saved in the “All mail” label. If it seems to you that such an interface does not simplify, but rather complicates working with mail, this is temporary. To shortcuts, etc. you need to get used to it and adjust everything to your needs.
If you do not want to filter correspondence automatically, use manually. Read the letter and move it to a suitable shortcut or delete it. This can be done using a special menu button. This method is labor-intensive and is only suitable for those who do not receive many letters. And for the rest there is automatic redirection or filtering according to specified parameters.
Filters in Jimail and a detailed example of their use
So, how to use a great email service tool - filters? Go to the menu by clicking on the gear. A tab with filters will open if you have already created them. You can edit, delete, change them. If there are no filters, click the corresponding button to create them.
You will be redirected to a new window. Creating filters is not difficult, but you will have to think about it, calling on logical thinking to help. An algorithm must be specified by which the service will filter all letters that match it into one folder (shortcut). If you have an email program installed on your computer and you actively use it, you are familiar with filters.
Don't be afraid to create the wrong filter. If the system does not understand the algorithm you specify, you can change it until everything goes well. Which filters to choose? By friend's name, organization name, subject of correspondence, address, term, etc.
Once the algorithm is created, you will have to choose what the system should do with these emails that fall under it. For example, it should automatically redirect to a shortcut called "Ads" or "Friends" or "Work". Or maybe delete it or send it to another address? If you need to filter correspondence from other mailboxes collected by the system, do it as in the picture:
So what we see in this filter we created:
See how simple it is. Check the created filter. If there are errors in the algorithm, correct them. If everything works as it should, you will see how filters from Gmail.com simplify your work with mail. Most importantly, they organize correspondence.
Import contacts and letters into Gmail, work with old mailboxes via Google mail
So, you registered on Gmail.com, figured it out, liked everything and want to continue working with the service. But you also have other mailboxes where contacts, important emails, confidential information, etc. are stored. How to move to Gmail and not lose “along the way” everything that has been accumulated over time? The transition is not difficult, but it takes a long time. To transfer all letters and contacts, you will have to move for two days. And even though Google will provide you with a number of options. The only consolation is that the “move” is automatic. And all you need is the appropriate settings and a little patience.Don’t be afraid to move: you won’t lose anything, but on the contrary, you will gain. Everything you used before will, firstly, be improved, plus new functionality will be added. Secondly, you will not lose old contacts, since they will not understand that you refused or rarely visit old mailboxes. All correspondence that continues to arrive there will be forwarded to new box. Collecting correspondence works great and not a single letter gets lost. In this case, all contacts will remain the same.
To configure everything we described above, go to the “ Accounts and import" Click on the appropriate option to import mail and contacts. And click the link like the following picture:
You can import correspondence and contacts from anywhere, even from the oldest mailboxes. The entire list is available at this link, check it out. The Import Wizard will begin its work from the first step. Indicate which email service you want to collect mail from by entering your email address. Then you need to log in to this mailbox.
In the third step, you must decide on the content to import. You also choose further actions: continue to import all letters received subsequently and save them in a separate folder (shortcut).
When you select what suits you, click "Import". This process, we repeat, is long, so don’t be afraid to miss something and don’t be nervous. Go to Settings to see that the process is complete.
Useful Settings and Gmail Lab
So we've looked at all the possibilities. Gmail.com except for the chat function and some others. You can try for yourself how the chat works. We don't think it's that difficult to figure out. There is one more feature in Gmail - smart mode. It can be configured in such a way that the system will filter all new correspondence in the Inbox as important and unimportant. There is also a “Themes” tab. Well, everything is clear here, and you yourself will figure out how to change appearance your mail. Design it so that the web interface is pleasing to the eye.
So, what else do we have left on the “General” tab in Settings:
These are the basic settings. What we missed is not so important or is present in other email services and does not need detailed mention. But that doesn't mean these options aren't worth considering. Study them, perhaps they will be useful and relevant for you.
So, at the final stage, we will tell you about the Gmail Laboratory.
For five years, the developers tested the email service, and it was for these innovations that the Laboratory was responsible and continues to do so.
First, a certain addition appeared in it, was tested, and then went into the settings and took a permanent place. This innovation helps the company improve its mail service, introducing only those innovations that are popular and take root among users.
So, what is useful in the Laboratory, and how can we use it:
Gmail.com is a free email service from Google. In many ways, Gmail is like any other email. You can send and receive emails, block spam, create an address book, and perform other basic email-related tasks. At the same time, Gmail has a number of unique features that make it one of the most popular email services in the world.
In this tutorial, we'll talk about some of the features and benefits of Gmail, and also look at the interface of the Gmail mail window.
Google account
Required to have your own Gmail account. Because Gmail is one of the services that Google provides to registered users. An account is created for free. The process of creating one is simple, and the username you enter will be part of your Gmail address.
Thus, if you log into your Gmail, it means that you are automatically logged into your Google account and can access other Google services, for example, Google Docs, Calendar, YouTube, etc. Creation Google account also means you become a member social network Google+. Simply put: “One account, the whole Google world.”
Of course, you are not required to use all of these Google services, but this moment you can just focus on email and use that only. However, if you want to learn more about your Google account, we recommend that you study: which discusses the various services offered by Google, as well as creating your Google account.
Features of Gmail mail
Gmail has many useful features, ranging from standard functions of the mail service (such as the ability to receive and send letters) to unique functions. Below are some of the features of Gmail mail.
- Spam filtering. Spam, that's what they call it junk mail. Gmail uses advanced technology to protect you from spam. Spam is automatically placed in a special folder and automatically deleted after 30 days.
- Incoming priorities. This new feature Gmail. It is opposed to spam filtering. Instead of blocking unwanted emails, Gmail finds the most important ones and puts them at the top of the list. This is especially useful if you receive a lot of emails. Now you don't need to waste your time sorting them.
- Displaying email threads. A chain of letters occurs every time you send letters in response or to someone further (forward them). Often these letters are related to a single topic or event. By default, Gmail groups these emails together to keep your inbox clutter-free. You can always turn this feature off.
- Built-in chat. Instead of writing someone a letter, you can write them an instant message or use the voice or video chat feature. (If your computer has a microphone and webcam).
- Phone call. The phone call function is similar to voice chat. The difference is that you can connect to the subscriber real phone anywhere in the world. It's free for calls within the US and Canada and fairly cheap for other countries.
Gmail interface
When working with Gmail, you mostly use the main interface. This window contains your inbox and allows you to navigate between your contacts, mail settings, etc. Also at the top of the window there are links to other Google services, for example, on YouTube or Calendar.
A drop-down menu allows you to navigate between Mail, Contacts, and Tasks.
If you get confused, you can simply click on the Gmail option to return to the default view. 
2) Left menu bar
The left menu bar allows you to Write a new email, navigate through your Mail, view Sent Mail, manage Shortcuts, and more.
Command buttons are located above the list of letters. When there are no selected emails, only the Select and Update buttons are available.
When an email is selected, several more buttons appear. You can use the following functions: Archive, Spam, Delete to organize the structure of your emails.
4) Inbox
Inbox is where incoming messages are displayed. To read a message, simply click on it.
5) Search bar
If you cannot find an important letter, then you need to start entering key information about it into the search bar.
6) Gear Icon
To change your settings, simply click on the gear icon and select Settings. You can also select Help if you have any questions.
The lengthy process of editing (and writing, of course) led me to finally believe that there are things that are obvious to some people and completely unclear to others. By the way, the design for the book is already being done, so I would like to believe that by the beginning of summer it will be possible to pick it up. In any case, that’s what Karmanov thinks, but we’ll see what happens in reality.
In any case, recently I sent out several invitations to Gmail (and simply dragged some people there by force), after which I was forced to answer the same questions several times, boiling down to “why do I need Gmail”. In order to no longer say or write the same thing twenty times, I decided to immortalize the answers here once and for all.
I want to warn you right away - this is not written for those who know. Surprising as it may be for many of us, there are always people who don’t know something. For those who are already firmly hooked on Gmail, this text is useless. All this is written not to surprise those who live on the technological frontier, but to provide food for thought for ordinary people. For some musicians in particular. 😉
1. First of all, what is Gmail? This is a free email service that has a Russian interface, almost the same as Mail.Ru or Yandex mail. Another thing is that, for my taste, it works much better. In addition, Google mail has a slightly different ideology of work. If Mail.Ru and Yandex offer a fairly large, but still finite number of megabytes for storing mail, then Google offers about two gigabytes. Just in case - my mail archive, which stores all my correspondence since 1997, weighs about 700 megabytes. No, it is not stored on Google, but on my disk - the figure is given simply to estimate how much space you may need to store mail.
2. Why do you need so much space for mail? In order to store a complete archive of your correspondence over the years of working with mail. Why delete emails if you can save them? What if the deleted email is ever needed again? In my practice, this has happened more than once - that is why I have kept letters since 1997. And, by the way, I really regret that when switching to Microsoft Office It was impossible for Outlook to convert the UUPC mail database into it (those who were in Relcom will understand). I didn’t think of saving it in the text. This is how my correspondence for three years perished. I still regret it.
3. Okay, I won’t delete the letters. But how can I navigate such a sea of text? If anyone doesn’t know, Google today is the main search engine in the world. Therefore, they know a lot about something, and even about searching. Accordingly, their suggestion: if you need some old letter, find it. For this purpose, a convenient and simple search has been made by headings, addresses, names of authors and the texts of letters themselves. Finding any letter is a matter of one minute. In this regard, the folders that traditional email programs have accustomed us to do not exist in Gmail. We are not talking about the fact that all letters will be dumped in the Inbox folder. There is an Archive button that when clicked these letters are deleted from Inbox and moved to this very archive. Where they are stored forever - until one of them is needed. If you wish, you can delete letters - however, it makes sense to do this only when you are one hundred percent sure that the letter will not be needed. In all other cases - to the archive, you never know.
4. What to do with spam? Most of us receive buckets of spam every day. There are a huge number of anti-spam tools. I tried many of them myself - and now I have to say that I only breathed freely when I switched to Gmail. I don’t know how (you can probably search on the Internet to find out what kind of technology they use), but Gmail cuts off almost all the spam that I used to get. Moreover, there are very few false positives in this system. I personally look through the Spam folder that is there approximately once a week in order to find a maximum of two or three necessary letters in it. Everything else is really spam. Moreover, both Russian and English-language spam are cut off. I didn’t believe it myself for a long time, but it’s true. An additional bonus for participants of the “Classics” forum is that, as a rule, Yandex and Mail.Ru consider mail coming from the forum to be spam and do not allow it into user mailboxes. After which I receive messages like “Why don’t I receive notifications about new messages on the forum” or “Why didn’t I receive an authorization letter after registering on the forum.” I don’t have such problems with Gmail - I receive all the letters I need, and as a last resort, you can always go into the Spam folder, find a random letter there and, highlighting it, tell Google that it was wrong - such letters will no longer be considered spam . Yes, what has been in the Spam folder for a month will be deleted automatically - this is how Gmail saves space in the mailbox.
5. Is searching enough for comfortable work with letters? Basically, that's enough. Search works great. But, if desired, you can use other means. You can assign keywords to letters and make notes on them. Actually, the few folders that Gmail has (in particular, the same Inbox and Spam) are actually also organized using special notes. Although we don't need to know this. By entering in the search field keyword or by selecting the desired label, you can view all the letters corresponding to it.
6. I love working with mail in the email program. IN in this case will it work? It will work out. Mailboxes on Gmail can be checked both via the web and using email programs. Via POP3 and IMAP. Moreover, if you have the appropriate settings, mail that you downloaded to your computer through your mail program is automatically archived in Gmail inbox, as well as all the letters you sent. Thus, in addition to the archive on your local computer, if you keep it, the correspondence archive is automatically saved on Gmail. Thus, if you are at home, use your mail as usual. And if not (on tour or somewhere else) - everything, EVERYTHING!!! Your mail is still at arm's length.
7. Separately, I would like to mention such a colossally convenient feature of Gmail as dialogues. Something of this kind is also present in Microsoft Office Outlook, but it is not always convenient to use there, but in Gmail it is very conveniently done. It is especially useful if you participate in any mailing list - then on Gmail, not only can you safely store the entire archive of this mailing for your own convenience, but it is also convenient to navigate through it. What is it about. There is such a concept - a tree structure of correspondence. An example of such a structure can be seen, for example, in comments to posts in LiveJournal. Gmail uses some combination of this method plus some of their own developments that allow you to extract quotes from letters and compare them with other letters in the archive. In other words, if you correspond with me on a particular topic, in my Gmail inbox this correspondence is shown not as twenty separate letters, but as a neat stream: I can scroll up at any time and see what we talked about five letters ago. Naturally, you can disable this thing and go to the normal mode of viewing letters - but, believe me, once you realize how convenient it is, you no longer need any other modes.
8. Mobility. In order to be able to fully use Google mail, you need a decent browser. However, if you are on the road and the only digital device at hand is a mobile phone, then you can read mail. Just go to the address http://m.gmail.com and the wap version of Gmail will open. Actually, you can go to the usual address - http://www.gmail.com - Google itself will understand from which device they came to it and will automatically substitute the required version of the interface.
In summary, the main advantages of Gmail:
1. Maximum ease of use in almost any conditions
2. The ability to store an archive of correspondence for an unlimited time and have access to it anytime and from anywhere
3. No need to change your email habits – you’re used to Outlook Express or to The Bat- flag in hand
4. Complete absence of spam
Something like that. The only negative is that it is currently a closed system, so registration is only possible by invitation. I have invitations, but I don’t send them to just anyone. If you know me, but I haven’t sent you an invitation, let me know, I’ll send it – no problem. If not, don’t bother, I won’t send invitations to the first person I meet, and I will delete comments with requests. I ask for your understanding of this fact. 😉
By the way:
Gmail.com is an example of an email service. Therefore, I created my personal, main mailbox on Gmail.com, although by that time I had about five e-mail addresses from other mail services.
I love the ease of use, reliability, and capacity of my Gmail.com inbox. By registering a mailbox on Gmail, you get the opportunity, with the same login and password, to access other Google services: the most popular video hosting YouTube, calendar, Google Docs and many other useful services.
Registering with Gmail.com
To register for Gmail in Russian, go to the official website https://mail.google.com.
The Google Account login window will appear.
In order to log in, you need to enter a number mobile phone or address Email specified during registration. But since you are not registered yet, click the More options link 
From the options provided, select Create an account.
A page will open with a form that you must fill out. 
We fill out the form.
- What is your name. Here I advise you to indicate your real First and Last Name. Because other Google services, including those on your smartphone, will be associated with this account. I think this will be your main inbox for a long time! If you need a temporary mailbox, then you can follow my tutorial in a few minutes.
- Create a username. This will be the name of your mailbox and login to your account. You will have to work hard to find a clear and memorable name. After all, names like olga, nina, ivan have been taken for a long time. Substitute names, and the system will tell you whether this name is occupied or free. To create a name, you can use letters of the Latin alphabet, numbers and dots.
- Create a password. The password must have at least eight characters. For security reasons, it is not recommended to use passwords from other sites.
- Confirm the password. To make sure you entered the password correctly, enter the password again. If the system displays that the passwords do not match, check whether the keyboard layout is set correctly. There must be Latin letters, not Russian.
- Date of Birth. Select from the drop-down list.
- Floor. Selected from the list.
- Mobile phone number - necessary for more reliable account protection. If important documents are stored in your mailbox, you can allow login to your account only after receiving an SMS with a password on your mobile phone. Also, if you forget your password, you can request an SMS with a code to change your password.
- A spare email address is necessary for more reliable account protection. For example, if suspicious activities are noticed in your account, the gmail administration will be able to send an alert to this address.
- Make Google mine home page. If you check this box, the Google search engine will always appear when you open the browser. But many users make their favorite site their home page. Then, you don’t need to check the box here, otherwise your page will be replaced with a Google page.
- A country. Select the country in which you currently live from the list.
After filling out the form, click Next. 
The Privacy Policy and Terms of Use page opens. Read (scroll down the page) and click the “I Accept” button. 
The "Verify your account" window will open. Enter your mobile phone number and click the "Continue" button. 
A window will appear to enter the Confirmation Code, which will be sent to you via SMS. If the code does not arrive within 15 minutes, try again. I managed to complete the registration the third time. After entering the code, click the Continue button. 
You will be congratulated on your successful registration and asked to log into your Gmail account. Click the "Go to Gmail service" button and start getting acquainted with your new mailbox. 
You will see buttons by clicking on which you can select the theme (appearance) of your mail account, change (add) the main photo of your profile, import addresses and mail from another mail account. By the way, your new mailbox will already contain a letter from Google describing the capabilities of your Google account. And by clicking the “How to use Gmail” button, you will learn all the features of working with this mail service.
Video: how to register with Gmail - create a profile on Google
The video clearly shows:
- How to register with Gmail and gain access to all Google services;
- how to create folders,
- how to sort emails into folders,
- how to prepare a signature for letters,
- how to add files to letters,
- how to switch to other Google services?
Login to gmail.com
If you have already registered, then to log into Gmail, click the link mail.google.com
In the window that opens (Fig. 1), enter the Email or mobile phone number associated with your account and click Next. By the way, you can enter not the entire email address, but only the login - without @gmail.com
A password entry field will appear. Enter your password, click "Next" and your mailbox will open in front of you.
Sign in to other Google services
By registering with your email, you can use this username and password to log into any Google service. 
While in your Gmail account, in the upper right corner, click the square (shown by the red arrow). A window with many buttons will open (see Figure 5). By clicking the desired button, you will be taken to the most popular Google services: Calendar, YouTube, Search, Maps.
And by clicking the link More, you will see buttons to other Google services, for example, Docs.