Royal Naval Writers Association

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”How To Set-Up A “Google Account”” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][vc_column_text]How To Set-Up A “Google Account”

When you create a Google Account, you are asked for some personal info. By providing accurate info, you can help keep your account secure and make the services more useful.

1. Go to the Google account Sign In page.
2. Click Create account.
3. Enter your name.
4. In the “Username” field, enter a username – e.g. LesHeyhoeRNWA
5. Enter and confirm your password e.g. Service Number
6. Click Next.
   • Optional: Add and verify a phone number for your account.
7. Click Next.

Use an existing email address …

1. Go to the Google Account Sign In page.
2. Click Create account.
3. Enter your name.
4. Click Use my current email address instead.
5. Enter your current email address.
6. Click Next.
7. Verify your email address with the code sent to your existing email.
8. Click Verify

How to Set-Up “Google Hang Outs” and start a conversation

1. On your computer, go to hangouts.google.com or open Hangouts in Gmail. If you have the Hangouts Chrome extension, Hangouts will open in a new window.
2. At the top, click New conversation.
3. Enter and select a name or email address – . lillescharityman@gmail.com (this will then link and connect you through to the RNWA Secretary Les Heyhoe BCAv whose ‘Chat / Meeting Room’ has this address)
4. Type your message. You can also add emojis and photos and more importantly join via video.
5. On your keyboard, press Enter.

Start a conversation on your iPhone or IPad

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Hangouts app.
2. At the bottom right, tap Add.
3. Type and select a person’s name.
4. Enter your message. You can also add emojis, photos, or a sticker.
5. Tap Send.

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