Go to the Gmail sign-up page
Enter your name, username, and password
Fill in your recovery email if available
Complete the birthday and gender fields
If the phone number field appears, try leaving it blank
Use a different browser or device if the phone field is required
Clear cookies and cache, then try again
Try signing up from an incognito or private window
Try creating the account on a mobile device or desktop if one option asks for less information
Use a recovery email instead of a phone number when possible
Wait and try again later if Google temporarily requires phone verification
Follow the on-screen steps until the account is created
