Create a Unique Email Address
Email is an efficient form of communication suitable for all but the most formal needs. You're ready to establish an account, but you don't know what to name it.
Steps
- Try to keep your address unique and memorable. Don't pick an address that's long and cryptic. Instead, think of things that are important to you (hobbies, pets, etc) and with an easy-to-remember set of numbers to go with it, if you want them.
- Stay away from characters that are rare, like "_" and "-". Remember that it will sound unusual to those who need to know your address.
- Choose a username that reflects who you are. Reflect a little bit. What are you passionate about? Think of any hobbies, sports, and other activities that you're involved with or that you simply love doing.
- An example for a volleyball fan could be 'volleygirl@yahoo.co.uk', and one for a Star Wars fan could be 'theforce96@aol.com'.
- Register the account with either an internet-based client (like Yahoo or Hotmail) or with a program installed on your computer, like Windows Mail.
Tips
- Don't add too many numbers.
- Don't use something long. It's easy to forget.
- Many ISPs also provide free email accounts.
- Popular email sites include Gmail, and Hotmail, among many others.
- Most of these services have different ones for different regions, such as the UK example listed above.
Warnings
- Don't create too many email addresses - you will lose track of all of them.
