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I want a Google Workspace account. How do I sign up?

Your account will automatically be activated if you were eligible for Google Workspace with your major or department.
To access your account, go to https://drive.google.com/a/ucdavis.edu.

I already have a UC Davis Google Workspace account. Where do I log in?

To access your Google Workspace account, go to https://drive.google.com/a/ucdavis.edu and enter your CAS/Kerberos username and password.

I work for the UC Davis Health System. Can I have access to Google Workspace?

No. Because of the transmission of sensitive data related to HIPAA, it is against University of California policy for the UC Davis Health System to use Google Apps. You can contact the TOC and UCDH Compliance for more information. 

Do temporary affiliates also get Google Workspace accounts?

Yes, all qualifying computing accounts will receive Google Workspace accounts once the account is created. Davismail is not available. 

Don't students already have Google Workspace, including Gmail?

Yes. Undergraduate Students and some graduate/professional students use DavisMail, which is based on Gmail and includes most Google Apps.

Do students, faculty, and staff have access to the same Google Workspace?

Yes, except that only eligible students have the UC Davis version of Gmail (aka DavisMail). Departments selecting DavisMail with assistance from Local IT for their email service will have the same access and functionality as students.

Why is Google asking me for my age?

Google asks for this information to determine if the user is over 13-years-old. If you enter a birthdate that establishes you as under 13-years-old, Google will lock your account. 

Where can I learn more or get support for Google Workspace?

To learn more about Google Apps for Education, visit https://edu.google.com/intl/ALL_us/workspace-for-education/editions/education-fundamentals/. For help with Google Apps for Education, contact Google by clicking the Help link at the top right-hand corner for the Google App you are using.

Can I use Google Groups?

Please see https://kb.ucdavis.edu/?id=12586 for information on Google Groups. If you need support while using it, please check with your Local IT if they are able to support you. 

Does the UC Davis Google Workspace for Education have all the associated Google Apps?

No. Due to the nature of higher education types of Google Workspaces, each university does not fall under basic Google Workspace options. Some features may become available but most are not supported by UC Davis admins. Example: Google Classroom and Google Voice are not available for use with your UC Davis computing account. 
Use and data associated with Google Workspace and other apps from Google with the individual UC Davis account fall under the Acceptable Use Policy and are considered instructional information. 
Please consider this when using all computing account resources. 

Does the UC Davis Google Workspace for Education include Google Gemini?

You may have access to Google Gemini. Data and use history cannot be deleted as that access in not available. Use and data associated with Google Gemini fall under the Acceptable Use Policy and are considered instructional information. 
Please consider this when using all computing account resources.