If your company uses Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Business), you may still receive files or invitations through Google Docs, Google Groups, or other Google services. You do not need a Gmail address to access them. You can create a Google account using your company email address.

Follow the steps below to get set up.

1. Go to the Google Account Signup Page

Click the link below
https://accounts.google.com/signup

2. Select "Use my current email address instead"

Complete the steps up until the option to create a GMail. Instead click to use your work email, this option allows you to create a Google account without creating a Gmail address.

3. Enter the following

Your work email address (make sure it matches the email people use to share files with you)

4. Create a password

This password is only for Google. It will not change or affect your Microsoft password.

5. Check your email for the verification code

Google sends a confirmation code to your work email. Enter the code to complete the setup.

Why You Need This

Some clients, vendors, or partners may share documents using Google services instead of Microsoft 365. When this happens, Google requires you to have a Google account connected to the email they shared the file with. This is usually your work email.

This guide will show you how to create that Google account safely and correctly.

Once Your Google Account Is Set Up

You will be able to:

• Open Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides

• Join Google Groups

• Access shared Google Drive folders

• Comment and collaborate

• Avoid “You need permission” or “You need to sign in” errors