Getting Started with Google Apps

This page acts a starting point for familiarizing yourself with some of the features provided by Google Apps for Education for Brockport Students. In addition this page contains links to some helpful tips and tricks to keep in mind when using your new Google Apps account.

If you're a new student at Brockport you'll need to set a password for your Google Apps account before you can use it. You can find directions on changing your password here or dive right in and change your password at: http://changer.brockport.edu

Learn more about your accounts and identities at Brockport!

Getting started with Gmail

Using Gmail labels

Using filters to sort your mail

Using Gmail search to locate mail

Locate "missing" mail

Configuring GMail for an IMAP Client

Google Calendar basics

Using Google Calendar

Personalize Google Calendar

Share your Google Calendar

Google Calendar support page

Overview of Google Docs

Creating a document

Edit and format a document

Insert images, links, and comments

Share your document with other people

Publish a document

Since Google is continuously updating their support for mobile devices please check Google Mobile for the latest news about Google Apps on smart phones and internet enabled tablets.

To setup Gmail on your phone using a Google developed app check here on your mobile device's browser:

http://www.google.com/mobile/mail

To use your Android or iOS device's native mail application follow the steps here:

Configuring Gmail on Android Devices

Configuring Gmail on iOS Devices