When creating a new Gmail account, Google asked for a phone number verification which earlier was optional but now, Google has made it mandatory. But, if you don’t want to share your phone number then, luckily there are few possible ways to do sign-up on Google that will keep your phone number off the Google grid.
Basically, using your android or iPhone device, you can create a new Gmail account via the ‘Settings’ app and this can bypass the Google server from asking for verification using a phone number. So, let’s see how you can create a new account on Gmail using your mobile device—
Open ‘Settings’ of your mobile device.
Inside it, locate the ‘Accounts’ or ‘Clouds and Account’ menu.
Then, select ‘Add Account’ and choose ‘Google’ from the list of email domains.
In continuation, you’ve to click on the ‘Create Account’ option.
After that, enter your personal details like ‘Name, Date of Birth, Gender’ and also a ‘Password’ for your new account.
And, most importantly, bypass the ‘phone number’ update step and click on ‘More Settings’ to accept Google ‘Terms of Service.’
Now, you’re all set to access your new account by doing ‘Gmail Sign-in.’
That’s it! This way you can sign-up for an email account without phone number requirement.