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How to create an email account

Under Universal Credit, you must have an email account. This is used instead of traditional post to communicate with you. However, some claimants do not have an email address.

Setting up an account is quick and relatively easy, even if you don’t have great digital skills. The consumer body Which? provides some helpful advice on setting up email addresses.