Is Google account same as Gmail account?

A Google Account is a username and password that can be used to log in to consumer Google applications like Docs, Sites, Maps and Photos, but a Google account doesn't necessarily end with @gmail.com. Think of it this way: All Gmail.com accounts are Google accounts, but not all Google accounts are Gmail.com accounts.
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What's the difference between a Google Account and a Gmail account?

The main difference between Google Account and Gmail Account is that Google Account allows the user to access a variety of services provided by Google while Gmail Account allows the user to manage an individual's emails.
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Do I have a Google Account if I have Gmail?

If you're already using a Google product such as Gmail, for example, then you have a Google Account. If you're not sure you've signed up for any Google products, you can check by visiting the Google Accounts password change page. Enter any email address you think you might've used to create a Google Account.
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Is Google Account and Gmail the same password?

Your Gmail password is the same as your Google account password. To reset it, log in, click your account icon in the top right-hand corner, then click the blue 'Google Account' button. Your Google account settings will appear in a new tab.
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Whats is my Google account?

Your account gives you access to helpful features like Autofill, personalized recommendations, and much more — any time on any device. Your Google Account helps you save time by automatically filling in passwords, addresses, and payment details using the information you've saved to your account.
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What is difference between Google account and Gmail account



How do I get in my Google account?

  1. Follow the steps to recover your Google Account or Gmail. You'll be asked some questions to confirm it's your account. Answer as best you can. ...
  2. Reset your password when prompted. Choose a strong password that you haven't already used with this account. Learn how to create a strong password.
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Do you need to create a Gmail account before creating a Google Account?

When you create a Google Account, we ask for some personal info. By providing accurate info, you can help keep your account secure and make our services more useful. Tip: You don't need a Gmail account to create a Google Account. You can use your non-Gmail email address to create one instead.
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How do I separate my Gmail and Google accounts?

How to Separate a Gmail Account From a Google Account
  1. Navigate to the "Edit Services" page while logged in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click the "Remove Gmail Permanently" link.
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Can I delete my Google Account without deleting Gmail?

If you don't want your Gmail address and emails anymore, you can remove them from your Google Account. Deleting them won't delete your entire Google Account.
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Can you have 2 Google accounts?

If you have more than one Google account, you may have wondered whether you can use them simultaneously on your Android phone. Yes, you can, and I'll show you how to set them up, so you can manage multiple Google accounts in one profile.
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Do I need a Google Account?

Android itself does not require a Google account to use, only Google's proprietary applications do.
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What will happen if I delete my Google Account?

You'll lose all the data and content in that account, like emails, files, calendars, and photos. You won't be able to use Google services where you sign in with that account, like Gmail, Drive, Calendar, or Play.
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What will happen if you remove your Gmail account?

Deleting a Gmail account is permanent. After going through the process, all of your emails and account settings will be erased. You will no longer be able to use your Gmail address to send or receive emails, and the address will not be made available for anyone else to use in the future.
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Can I change my Gmail address?

You can change the name that's linked to your email address. Important: The name linked to your email address is not your username. You can't change your username or email address.
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Why do I have two Google accounts?

You likely have two Google accounts because you want to do something that either Google, or a Google Apps administrator, prevents. For example: Want to try the new Google Spaces app? Google won't let you login with a Google Apps account.
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Can I have 2 Gmail Accounts on my phone?

Add or remove your account

You can add both Gmail and non-Gmail accounts to the Gmail app for Android. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gmail app . In the top right, tap your profile picture. Tap Add another account.
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How many Gmail accounts can I have?

There is no limit on the number of accounts you can have on Google. You can quickly and easily create new accounts, and also link those to your existing accounts so that you can easily switch between different accounts. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
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How do I setup a Gmail account?

Create a Gmail account
  1. Go to the Google Account creation page.
  2. Follow the steps on the screen to set up your account.
  3. Use the account you created to sign in to Gmail.
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How do I find my Google Account name and password?

If you can't remember your username, follow these steps to retrieve it:
  1. Visit the Gmail username recovery page.
  2. Enter your recovery email address in the 'Email' field and click submit.
  3. Type the letters in the distorted picture in the appropriate field, and click Submit.
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Can I delete my Google Account and create a new one?

Choose an option from the drop-down menu.
  1. Create and Manage Your Data Download.
  2. Download Your Data to Your Computer.
  3. Access Your Account Preferences.
  4. Select the Delete Option.
  5. Confirm Your New Email Address.
  6. Your Gmail Account is Now Deleted.
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How long does it take for a Gmail account to be permanently deleted?

Complete deletion of data from our servers is equally important for users' peace of mind. This process generally takes around 2 months from the time of deletion.
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Does deleting an email delete it from all devices?

You will see the emails in each place, because you're downloading a "copy" of the email to each device. So when you delete an email on your desktop computer, it will still be on your mobile device. And vice versa.
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Does removing Google Account delete it?

For starters, removing an account is not the same as deleting it. Removing a Google account from an Android or iPhone device simply removes access from that particular device, and it can be restored later on. However, any information stored through the account on that device will be lost.
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How do I know if my Google Account is deleted?

Visit the Gmail main page and try to log in with the email address and password of the account. If you get a message saying that the "username or password you entered is incorrect," that is the first sign that the Gmail account is deleted.
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