First-day phone setup

What it's for

Gmail handles email on Android phones and tablets, combining message search with security protections and support for several email providers. For someone setting up a phone, it offers a place to manage correspondence, find important details, and access the collaboration capabilities available with their plan.

Get the app

After it installs: three settings

1. 01Review the accounts you use

   Support for different email providers makes account selection important. Check which address you are working with before handling personal correspondence or replying about work.

   Look in the app's Settings for accounts
2. 02Find your teamwork options

   If you have a Workspace plan, review the communication tools available for your account so you can use coworker conversations alongside your email.

   Look in the app's Settings for Chat and Meet
3. 03Review AI access requirements

   Before relying on assisted writing or information searches, check your plan and connection. Gemini availability also depends on the language and country you use.

   Look in the app's Settings for Gemini

Path as given in the developer's help pages; menu names can differ slightly between versions and phones.

Common problem

Having trouble opening your inbox? Start by checking the internet connection, then close and reopen Gmail. If the issue involves signing in, confirm that you are using the intended email address and its current credentials. Avoid removing an account as your first troubleshooting step.