Open Google Play Store.
Search for Gmail.
Tap Install.
iPhone / iPad
Open App Store.
Search for Gmail.
Tap Get and install.
(Many Android phones have Gmail pre-installed.)
2. Sign In
Open the Gmail app.
Tap Sign in.
Enter your Google account email and password.
Complete 2-step verification if prompted.
3. Navigating the App
Inbox: Shows your received emails.
Compose Button (+ / pencil icon): Start a new email.
Search Bar: Find emails quickly.
Menu (☰ icon): Access labels, folders, settings, and other accounts.
4. Sending an Email
Tap the Compose icon.
Fill in:
To: recipient email address
Subject: short summary
Body: your message
(Optional) Tap the paperclip to attach files or photos.
Tap Send (paper airplane icon).
5. Reading & Organizing Emails
Tap any email to open it.
Swipe left/right to archive, delete, or mark as read/unread (customizable in settings).
Tap the Label icon to assign labels.
6. Notifications & Settings
Open the Menu → Settings → [Your Account].
Customize:
Notifications: get alerts for new emails.
Sync frequency: how often emails update.
Signature: add your personal signature automatically.
7. Multiple Accounts
Gmail app supports multiple accounts:
Open Menu → Add account.
Sign in with another Gmail (or non-Google email using IMAP/POP).
Switch accounts easily by tapping your profile picture.
