Emails are an essential and widely used form of digital communication that we use in our daily lives, so check out this article for a step-by-step guide on how to set up an email account. Here we'll show you how to create an email account, set up filters and folders and manage your account. Follow these simple steps to set up your email account and start sending and receiving emails with ease.

How to create an email

• Go to the Gmail website (www.gmail.com) and click on "Create account";
• Fill in the registration form with your personal information, such as first name, last name, date of birth and telephone number;
• Choose a username and secure password to access your account;
• Set up account recovery by entering an alternative phone number or e-mail address;
• Accept the terms and conditions of the service;
• Click on "Next" and follow the instructions to set up your account.

How to set up email filters and folders

• Open Gmail and click on "Settings" (gear icon in the top right corner);
• Click on "Filters and blocked addresses";
• Click on "Create a new filter";
• Enter the conditions of the filter you want to create, such as email address or keywords;
• Click on "Create filter" and choose the action you want Gmail to take when it identifies an email that meets the specified conditions;
• Click on "Create filter" again to save the settings;
• To create folders, click on "Settings" and select "View all settings";
• Click on "Labels" and then on "Create new label";
• Enter the name of the label and click on "Create";
• To add emails to the newly created folder, simply select the emails you want and click on the "Move to" icon and select the label you want.

How to manage your email

• Keep your inbox organized by archiving and deleting emails regularly;
• Set up new e-mail alerts so you don't miss important messages;
• Keep your contact details up to date;
• Check your spam folder regularly to ensure that no important emails have been filtered out;
• Keep your password secure and up-to-date;
• Set up automatic replies when you are out of the office or unavailable;
• Manage your email subscriptions to ensure they are up-to-date and relevant;
• Set up filters and folders to keep your inbox organized;
• Be careful with attachments and links from unknown emails;
• Set up two-factor authentication for an additional layer of security.