Creating a free Google Account

Welcome! At H&D, we utilise Google Drive to securely manage and share all deliverables related to our projects and success engagements. Throughout our collaboration, we will share relevant folders within Google Drive with your designated stakeholders, allowing for easy access and download of deliverables to your preferred platforms.

Please note that our standard security policy prevents sharing folders or individual files with Gmail accounts that fall outside of your organisation's domain (e.g., accounts ending in @gmail.com).

Creating a Free Google Account

To ensure seamless access to these shared resources, you'll need a Google Account associated with your work email address (i.e., not a @gmail.com address). Here's how to set one up if you don't already have one:

1. Go to the Google Account sign-up page. You can find it by searching for "create Google account" or by going directly to a page like https://accounts.google.com/signup.
2. Click on Create account.
3. Choose the option For my personal use.
4. Enter your First name and Last name.
5. Instead of entering a desired Gmail address in the "Username" field, click on Use my current email address instead. This link is usually located below the Gmail creation field.
6. Enter your existing email address in the provided field.
7. Create a strong password for your new Google Account and confirm it.
8. Click Next.
9. Google will send a verification code to your existing email address. Go to your inbox, find the email from Google, and copy the verification code.
10. Enter the verification code on the Google sign-up page and click Verify.
11. You may be asked to add a phone number for recovery purposes. This is optional but recommended for security. You can click Skip if you prefer not to add it at this stage.
12. Enter your date of birth and gender.
13. Review Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, and click I agree.

Recommendation for Existing Personal Google Account Users

If you currently use a personal Google Account (e.g., with a @gmail.com address), we highly recommend setting up a separate Chrome profile specifically for your work Google Account.

This practice helps to avoid confusion and potential access issues that can arise when using personal Google Accounts to interact with shared work resources.

Chrome profiles allow you to keep your browsing data, bookmarks, and logged-in accounts separate, providing a more organised and secure experience for your engagement with H&D.