Google Workspace
Use Google tools to share files and collaborate
About Google Workspace
In February 2021, Google announced it would be phasing out the unlimited and free storage allocation previously available to schools and universities that use Google Drive. Instead, it will offer a base amount of storage for a fixed fee and a charge for additional storage. An initiative is underway to support the university’s transformation to a new Google service.
Google Workspace (formerly known as “G Suite”) is a brand of cloud computing, productivity and collaboration tools, software and products developed by Google. University IT makes these tools available for use at the university.
Getting started with Gmail
Gmail provides email, calendaring, and integration with Google Drive as part of Google Workspace.
Below you will find a list of knowledge articles by topic, so you may learn more about this service. If you’re a new user, please jump to the Getting started section below.
Google Workspace is available to all faculty, staff, and researchers in FAS, DCE and SEAS; students in Harvard College, GSAS and HLS. Users in Central Administration, GSE, HBS, HDS, HKS, HMS (Quad), and HSPH require local approval for account requests.
Using Gmail
Configuring your Gmail account
- Add or remove inbox categories & tabs in Gmail
- Add a send-as address to your Gmail account
- Change email notifications
- Add a Gmail account to Outlook
Sending and receiving emails
- Send and open confidential emails
- Open encrypted emails sent via O365 Message Encryption for Gmail and external recipients
- Use Smart Reply
- Mark or unmark Spam in Gmail
Managing recipients
Managing your Google Workspace account
Get help
- Chat: Use the chat icon at the bottom right to have a live chat with IT directorate’s staff
- Call: +233506443916 / +233541725002
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