Google Apps E-Mail (Gmail)
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To access the Google Apps at Akron Email System visit https://workspace.google.com/dashboard |
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Accessing Email
Alumni email can be accessed by visiting mail.google.com.
Google Multiple Sign-In
Multiple sign-in enables you to sign in to multiple accounts in the same browser session for specific products. You most likely want this enabled if you use a gmail account other than the University of Akron E-mail. Click here for more information. If you are experiencing an issue with conflicting Google accounts, click here.
E-Mail Client Setup Instructions
Google Apps Outlook 2007/2010/2013 | Apple Mail | iPhone (All Versions) | Thunderbird | ||||
Windows Mail / Windows 7 Live Mail | Outlook 2011 | An E-Mail Client Not Listed Here | Android | ||||
Forwarding Webmail Google Apps Student E-Mail
Mail forwarding is no longer set up using the ITS administration page, it will now be administered by the Google Apps Mail.
To set up mail forwarding
- Log into http://mail.zips.uakron.edu
- Click /Select Settings in the upper right corner
- Click/Select Forwarding and POP/IMAP
- Click/Select Forward a copy of incoming mail to email address and
- Enter the forwarding mail address into the email address field
- You can select an action for managing the email on the Google Apps server
”keep The University of Akron Mail’s copy in the Inbox” is the default setting
- You can select an action for managing the email on the Google Apps server
- Click/Select Save Changes
Server Status
To check if there are issue with the Google Apps servers please see http://www.google.com/appsstatus.
Phishing Attempts
If you feel you have encountered a attempt or have responded to one please see Phishing.
If you have any problem accessing your University Webmail account, call the Help Desk at 330-972-6888.