About Google Accounts

Shared drive managers and members must have a personal google account.  The information below explains how to get one.

I have a Gmail address, do I need to create a separate Google Account?

No, you can use your existing Gmail address with Google Workspace for Nonprofits Shared Drive.

Is a Google account free?

Yes

How to I create a Google account?

You don't have to have a Gmail address to create a Google account. You can use your non-Gmail email address to to create one.

  1. Go to accounts.google.com
  2. On the Sign in page, click Create an account
  3. Select For my personal use
  4. On the Create a Google Account page, enter your First name and Last name (optional), click Next
  5. On the Basic information page, enter you birthday and gender, click Next
  6. On the Choose your Gmail address, click on Use your existing email (non-Gmail address) **
  7. On the Use your existing email page, enter your existing email address, click Next
  8. Google will send a verification code, check your email inbox for the verification code
  9. On the Verify your email address page, enter the code, click next
  10. On the Create a strong password page, enter a password and confirm
  11. Agree to Google's terms of service

** If you have a comcast.net address, make sure that your email is accessible.  You may need to modify your Xfinity account settings to ensure that third-party email access is enabled.

 

 

updated 9-22-2025