Email is one of the most important digital skills.
It’s used for school, work, accounts, and communication.
This guide shows you how to create, organize, and protect your email.
How to Create an Email Account
You can create an email account for free using popular services.
Gmail: Easy to use and very popular
Outlook: Works well with Microsoft apps
Yahoo Mail: Simple and reliable
To create one, go to the website, click Create account,
enter your name, choose a username, and set a strong password.
Sending and Receiving Emails
Emails are made of a few basic parts:
To: The email address of the person you’re sending to
Subject: A short description of the email
Message: The main text
Attachments: Files or images you send
Organizing Your Inbox
Keeping your inbox organized saves time and reduces stress.
Create folders or labels (School, Work, Personal)
Archive emails you don’t need right now
Delete spam or unnecessary messages
Use search to quickly find old emails
Email Tips and Good Habits
Use clear subject lines
Be polite and professional when needed
Don’t open emails from unknown senders
Check email regularly, but don’t refresh constantly
How to Protect Your Email
Email accounts contain personal information and must be protected.
Use a strong, unique password
Turn on two-step verification (2FA)
Never click suspicious links
Do not share your password with anyone
Log out on shared or public computers
Managing email well helps you stay organized, safe, and confident online.
With good habits, email becomes a powerful and useful tool.