When you're setting up a Google Account with a non-Google email, we'll send a verification code to the email address you used to create the account. If you don't verify your address, you won't be able to create a Google Account. Sign in to your email to verify your account While you're creating your account, you'll get an email from Google. Open the email and find the verification code. To finish creating your account, enter the verification code when prompted. To see if your account is verified, sign into your Google Account . If it hasn't been verified yet, you'll see a message asking you to verify your account. Fix problems with a verification link or email If you have problems with the verification link or email, follow the steps below. If you didn't get a verification email after you set up your account: Check your spam or bulk mail folder. If the email isn't there, add account-verification-noreply@google.com to your address book. Request a new verification email from your Google Account . Sign in. You may have to provide your email and password. Sign in. You may have to provide your email and password. If you created an account but haven't verified it, you'll find the message "Account verification needed."

Click to send a new verification email. If you click the link and it doesn't work: Copy the entire URL. Paste the URL into your browser's address bar. If the link expired, request a new link. Go to your Google Account . Select Sign in . Enter your email and your password. If you don't remember your password, make your best guess. If you don't remember your password, make your best guess. Click to send a new verification email. Need more help? Try these next steps: We see you have a new Google Account! Learn how to improve your experience with your Google Account checklist.