Can I have a free Gmail account?

Dave, you've convinced me! I want a Gmail account so I can use a web-based email system that integrates smoothly into my regular mailbox. But how do I get an account? Can you just give me one, please? :-)

Dave's Answer:

A week ago I would have said that I couldn't, because Gmail is invitation only and I've always coasted along with just a few invitations I could send out at any time. Now, however, I suddenly have 50 invitations available, so I can say "YES!" to you!

To get an invite, then, just email me at Gmail -- d1taylor at Gmail.com -- your request and, if you're feeling extraordinarily generous, the URL of a Web page where you've added a link to Ask Dave Taylor. Note that I didn't say "click on the Ask Dave" button: I will only invite people who send their request to my Gmail account.

And be prepared to be impressed. If you've ever used a service like AOL's online mail system, Hotmail or Yahoo mail, you'll find that Gmail is an entire evolutionary step further along...

Note: since I have a finite number of invitations, I might not be able to fulfill all requests received. Since I get lots of email, I might also not have the time to respond to each individual Gmail invitation request: if you don't get an invitation from me, please try to find another avenue for obtaining an account invitation. Thanks!

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Reader Comments To Date: 82

Ken said, on February 8, 2005 12:04 AM:

Gee, this would be great, but I checked and double checked the POP & SMTP configuration - I still can't get at it with Mozilla 1.7.5.

I guess I'll have to earn the box by debugging every &*%^# thing.

Robert said, on February 8, 2005 12:38 PM:

Hi

I recived a GMail account from Dave several months ago and I am very impressed. The abilities of GMail to store, sort and present email in ways that make sense to me are awesome.

Put Dave's link on your webpage and get an account. You too will be impressed.

Sincerely
Robert.

Mike Wills said, on February 8, 2005 2:39 PM:

I also have a huge number of invites to give out. Check out http://www.mikewills.name/archives/2005/02/07/50_invites.php to get your invite.

Dahoove said, on February 9, 2005 4:00 AM:

Thanks Dave for the Gmail invite. I can't believe I've finally hit Super Geek Status. I feel so superior to those Yahoo, and Hotmail email users.

Halbert Thomas said, on February 9, 2005 4:33 AM:

So, Dave--- Enjoy the cuppas. I'll look forward to the Gmail invitation.

Your site is new to me. Looks helpful.

Regards,
Halbert

saeed said, on February 12, 2005 11:32 PM:

hi it's veryyyyy coooooool!!! baby..

vinaya.hs@gmail.com said, on February 15, 2005 5:25 AM:

Excuse me if this message appears twice. I have 50 GMail invites as well. Buzz me on vinaya.hs @ gmail.com

C.T. Joseph said, on February 19, 2005 7:56 AM:

Dear Sir,

Kindly grant me free Gmail Account as early as possible

Regards

C.T. Joseph

karlo said, on February 19, 2005 7:40 PM:

dave
i would love to get a Gmail invitation.if you have anything left i been trying to get one but its been imposible so far.thanx. my email karlo9@myway.con
karlo

B. SREENIVASULU said, on February 21, 2005 6:36 AM:

COULD YOU PLEASE CREATE GMAIL ACCOUNT PLEASE.

Mahendra Singh said, on February 22, 2005 4:55 AM:

I am regular user of e mail accounts due to popups and banner adds i am not able to maintain my emalis quickly and properly. Kindly accept my request to create my g mail account. I will be very thankful to all of you.
I hope you will not ignore me as i am requesting twice.

Mahendra Singh.

warun said, on February 23, 2005 11:25 AM:

i want google account

Girish B K said, on February 23, 2005 3:47 PM:

i dont know y i want a gmail account. But i want to have one. please do register me
hope u will grant it!!!!!!!!!!!

vilfin said, on February 24, 2005 1:28 PM:

pls give me an account of gmail

Katja said, on February 24, 2005 4:55 PM:

Hi Dave, I wish to have gmail account, since i dont have any internet acc. Also at first glance it seems very useful.
have a nice day, br

cmb said, on March 17, 2005 6:49 AM:

Tons of gmail invites available here.
http://isnoop.net/gmail/

abdulsalam said, on May 30, 2005 12:39 PM:

hi

shivarajan said, on June 2, 2005 6:17 AM:

i need a free gmail account. please let me how can i go ahead to get the account

Matt said, on June 7, 2005 6:42 PM:

can i get an invite please ???? thank you

Alayna said, on June 8, 2005 3:42 PM:

Hi, thank you for offering the invites. I know it may be a little late, but I would appreciate it if you would send me an invite. Thanks a bunch!

ChaCha said, on June 15, 2005 7:52 AM:

Could you send me the GMail invitation as well? I'd very thankful for that

Harsha Milinda said, on June 28, 2005 10:31 AM:

get right

Shirley said, on June 30, 2005 11:56 AM:

I want to get a Gmail ,give me one invite please!thanks

jonh aboh said, on July 5, 2005 11:39 PM:

please one gmail.com account to me thanks

Michael said, on July 22, 2005 5:00 AM:

I Have A GMail Account With 50 Invites Available...If Anyone Would Like One...Feel Free To Email Me @ countryducky@gmail.com, only to relieve someone of those requests to Dave Taylor.

Tanvir Rahman said, on August 4, 2005 8:27 PM:

I Have A GMail Account With 50 Invites Available...If Anyone Would Like One...Feel Free To Email me.
And please don't send worng mail add .

jamal said, on August 21, 2005 6:02 PM:

If you want a Gmail account, leave me a message and your email on my blog at the link below

http://opinionated.blogsome.com/2005/08/12/gmail-accounts-ive-got-50-to-give-away-for-free/

mukos said, on August 25, 2005 11:25 PM:

please one gmail.com account to me thanks

SHARER said, on September 4, 2005 11:12 AM:

please send me a gmail invite

Andy Bell said, on November 23, 2005 3:32 PM:

please will you be so kind as to send me a gmail invite.

MGT said, on December 6, 2005 2:11 PM:

i see so many people selling gmail accounts + BEGGING onforums for an invite . i dont know why people are so NEEDY for a gmail account when hotmail is working their 2GB of storage windows live mail ( for those who use Hotmail )check it
here -> www.ideas.live.com . anyone else who wants a gmail account go here -> https://www.google.com/accounts/NewAccount
adios amigos ..
MGT

Will said, on December 12, 2005 11:39 AM:

Hi, I've got 100 invites at the moment! Just email me at willohara (at) gmail.com with "Gmail Account" as the subject of the email.

James said, on December 15, 2005 1:03 PM:

I have 90 Gmailaccounts to give away just email me!!!!

James said, on December 15, 2005 1:03 PM:

I have 90 Gmailaccounts to give away just email me!!!!

James said, on December 15, 2005 1:03 PM:

I have 90 Gmailaccounts to give away just email me!!!!

James said, on December 15, 2005 1:03 PM:

I have 90 Gmailaccounts to give away just email me!!!!