General FAQs for Google Apps
- What is Google Apps?
- How do I get to Google Apps for UWF?
- What is my username and password?
- Why doesn’t Google Apps for UWF have the same applications as my personal Gmail account?
- Does Google read my email?
- How can I ensure that my account is safe when I use a shared or public computer?
- What policies apply to my UWF Google Apps account?
- Will the ITS Help Desk provide support for all Google applications?
What is Google Apps?
Google Apps is a suite of web applications that includes Gmail and Google Calendar as well as collaboration tools such as Google Sites, Google Docs, and Google Chat.
How do I get to Google Apps for UWF?
Faculty and Staff: gmail.uwf.edu
Students: gmail.students.uwf.edu
What is my username and password?
To log into Google Apps, use your ArgoNet username and password. These are the same credentials you use to log into MyUWF.
Why doesn’t Google Apps for UWF have the same applications as my personal Gmail account?
UWF Google Apps is part of a suite of applications called Google Apps for Education, which is available for free to colleges and universities. Google decides which services are included in this suite.
Does Google read my email?
No, Google does not read your email.
How can I ensure that my account is safe when I use a shared or public computer?
Always sign out of Google Apps at the end of your session. If you do not click the button to sign out, the next person who uses the computer may be able to access your information.
What policies apply to my UWF Google Apps account?
Your UWF Google Apps account is subject to the UWF Technology Usage Agreement, the UWF Student Communications Policy, and Google’s terms of service and privacy policies.
Will the ITS Help Desk provide support for all Google applications?
The ITS Help Desk provides full support for Google email and calendar. The ITS Help Desk does not officially support other Google Apps. Help Desk Support Expectations for Google Apps