Enter your full Gmail address and password. If you have 2-Step Verification enabled, enter the verification code or approve the sign-in on your phone. Step 4: Use Gmail normally You can read, send, organize, and search emails directly in the browser. Method 2: Create a Desktop Shortcut (Acts like an "app") You can make Gmail open in its own window without browser tabs.

Launch Firefox, Chrome, or any browser installed on your Windows 7 PC.

Type mail.google.com in the address bar and press Enter .

Download Mozilla Thunderbird from the official site (version 78 or older works on Windows 7, or use current version if compatible).