Add your Google account to sync Gmail, Chrome, YouTube, Google Maps, and More.
Registering a Google account allows you to download and purchase content in the Google Play Store, access email through the Gmail application, receive personalized Google Search results, and have your account automatically logged in for all other Google-based services on your device.
1. Swipe down from the Notification bar, then select the Settings icon.
2. Scroll to and select Passwords & accounts, then select Add account.
3. Select Google.
4. Enter your Email or phone number, then select Next. Enter your Password, then select Next.
Note: If you do not have an account, select Create account and follow the prompts, or visit accounts.google.com/signup. If you can't remember your password, select Forgot password? and follow the prompts.
5. Review the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy prompt, then select I agree. Review the Google Services prompt, then select the Use basic device backup switch to turn it on or off as desired. When finished, select Accept.