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| Use Google Without Gmail |
“One an account is all you need,” says Google, “one free account gets you into
everything Google”. You may infer from this Lord of the Rings-style mantra that
Google is referring to a Gmail account, which will tie you into its
privacy-guzzling ecosystem for all eternity. However, it’s perfectly possible
to use most Google tools without Gmail- and not just Search, YouTube, Maps and
other public open sites, but those that require signing in, such as Drive,
Docs and Photos.
How To Stick With Your Current Email Address.
To
register for a Gmail-free Google experience-
Go
to its Sign Up Without Gmail page and enter your name (or pseudonym, if you
like) and email address which can be a fake one from a temporary service,
provided Google allows it and it lets you receive Google’s confirmation email.
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| Create a Google Account Without Gmail |
Be
sure not to click the ‘I would like a
new Gmail address’ option- if you do, choose ‘I prefer to use my current email address’ to switch back.
You’ll
also, need to enter your date of birth and gender (again, these can be fake),
and provide your mobile number so Google can send you a verification code (this
is harder to fake!).
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| Delete Google Account |
The
chances are that you already have a Google account with an associated Gmail
address, but if you feel like starting afresh, you can either delete it at
myaccount.google.com/deleteaccount or just ditch your Gmail account at
myaccount.google.com/deleteservices.
Using Android Without a Gmail Account.
Contrary
to popular belief, it’s possible to use an Android phone or tablet without a
Gmail address, to stop Google spying on your mobile activities. However, this
will prevent you from accessing the Google Play Store and Android’s backup and
syncing tools.
When
you set up your device, tap Skip when you’re prompted to sign in to Gmail, then
Skip again to confirm that you want to use Android without a Google account.
A
couple of screens later, you’ll be asked to opt into some extra Google
services, but you can decline these and tap Agree to continue.
Built-in Google apps
including Maps, Chrome, and YouTube will still work, as will the Contacts app,
but be prepared for constant nags to sign into Google!
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