Google Workspace

Google Workspace (formerly G-Suite) is a collection of cloud computing, productivity and collaboration tools, software and products developed and marketed by Google. Google Workspace seamlessly and securely brings together messaging, meetings, docs, and tasks.

URI Google Apps

Access

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Login Information

You can sign in to your URI email account from the Account Sign-in page or there is an account sign-in button located at the top of Google’s Home Page. If you are having difficulty with your Account Password, please visit the URI Change Password page for information on resetting your password.

Applications

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Google Apps

You can access all the applications available to you on your Google Account Dashboard page or select the array of dots on the top of Google App pages. Google has a Welcome Page to their Workspace applications that give a broad overview of the resources they provide.

Apps for Education

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Google for Education

Check out the Google for Education Home Page for more information about Teaching, Training, Support, Fundamentals, Latest News, as well as other resources. Elevate education with simple, flexible, and secure tools for learning, collaboration, and communication.

Security

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Google Security

Manage your info, privacy, and security to make Google work better for you from your “MyAccount” settings page. URI’s IT Security Services can also assist with many of your security questions regarding Policies and GuidelinesCompliance, and offer Consultation for any of your security concerns.

Connect with the Service Desk

ITS Service Desk
Walk-in support is available M-F 8-5 in the basement of the library

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