How to Leave Google Reviews Without a Gmail Account
Supporting local businesses is more crucial than ever, and one effective way to do so is by leaving Google reviews. These reviews not only enhance a business’s visibility on search engines but also instil trust and confidence in potential customers. A common question we encounter is whether it’s possible to leave a Google review without a Google account. We’re here to tell you that yes, it is possible, and here’s how you can do it using any email address—not just Gmail—on both desktop and mobile devices.
Step 1: Find the Business You Want to Review Begin by searching for the business’s name on Google.
On desktop, the business’s Google My Business profile will appear on the right side of your search results, displaying a “Write a Review” button. On a mobile device, you’ll see a ‘Reviews’ tab.
Step 2: Write a Review and Create a Personal Account
- Click on ‘write a review’ located under the business’s star rating.
- You’ll be prompted to sign in. Click ‘Use another account’, then ‘Create Account’, and select ‘For myself’/’For personal use’.
- Enter your name and date of birth, then proceed by clicking next.
Step 3: Set Up Non-Gmail Account and Submit Review
- Here’s the key step: select ‘Use my current email address instead’ to use a non-Gmail email for the review process.
- You’ll receive a verification code in your email. Enter it to proceed, even though it mentions creating a Google Account—rest assured, you’re not creating one!
- Enter your phone number for additional verification.
- Skip the optional steps if you prefer.
- Set your personalisation preferences in one step with ‘Express personalisation’, confirm your cookie settings, and agree to the Privacy and Terms.
Finally, choose your star rating, write your review, and post it. Remember, once you’ve completed this setup, you can continue to leave reviews for other businesses easily.
Congratulations, you now know how to leave Google reviews without a Gmail!
For Mobile:
- Tap the star rating you want to give, which opens a new window.
- Click on ‘Create account’, then select ‘For myself’/’For personal use’.
- Provide your name and date of birth, and move to the next step.
- Crucially, choose ‘Use my current email address instead’ to utilise a non-Gmail email.
- Complete the email verification process, then verify your phone number.
- You can skip additional prompts regarding further usage of your number.
- Quickly set your personalisation with ‘Express personalisation’, confirm this choice along with your cookie settings, and agree to the Privacy and Terms.
- Select the number of stars, write your review, and submit it.
- Like the desktop version, this process is a one-time setup.
By following these instructions, you can leave Google reviews using any email address, supporting local businesses effectively without the need for a Gmail account.
