How do I import a calendar into Google calendar?

After reading this article students, faculty, and staff should be able to: Import a calendar saved as one of the following formats into their Google Calendar .csv .vcs .ical   Note:  If you want all these events on an entirely new calendar, you will have to create one separately prior to importing.   Import a Calendar   Open Google Calendar. Next […]

How can I create a shared calendar in Google Calendar?

After reading this article students, faculty, and staff should be able to: Create a shared calendar in Google Calendar which other group members can be invited to subscribe to   Google Calendar Login to Gmail. Click the apps symbol   and select Calendar. In the left pane, click the drop-down menu next to “My Calendars” and click Create new calendar. In the Create new calendar options […]

How do I import a backup onto my desktop email client

After reading this article students, faculty, and staff should be able to: Import a previously created backup of their emails into any of the following email clients: Outlook for Windows Outlook for Mac Apple Mail    Outlook for Windows On the main tabs, select File. On the Account Information page, select Open & Export. On the Open page, select Import/Export. In the Import and […]

How do I backup my emails on my desktop?

After reading this article students, faculty, and staff should be able to: Backup their emails by exporting their email data on any of the following email clients: Outlook for Windows Outlook for Mac Apple Mail   Note:  Backup files of your email are very important and should not be lost. This file is where all of the emails are archived and where you […]

How can I set filters for my incoming emails in Gmail?

After reading this article students, faculty, and staff should be able to: Set filters for group emails in Gmail in order to label emails you get from particular groups or individuals   How can I set filters for my group emails in Gmail? Login to Gmail and navigate to the settings button  . On the drop-down menu, click on Settings and […]

How do I backup my G Suite data?

After reading this article students, faculty, and staff should be able to: Backup their G Suite data to Google Takeout Google Takeout is the backup service provided to you through your G Suite Account. Note:  To use Google Takeout you must opt-in to public services, see How do I opt-in to Public Services for G Suite?   What can I backup […]

How do I use G Suite apps on my mobile device?

After reading this article students, faculty, and staff should be able to: Setup a variety of G Suite apps on Android or iOS devices G Suite is the collective name for a group of Google apps such as Gmail, Docs, Drive and Calendar available to the university.   Note:  This article doesn’t apply to Windows phones, which do not have G Suite mobile apps available. […]

How do I setup Gmail on a mobile device?

After reading this article students, faculty, and staff should be able to: Configure any of the following mobile devices to access their Gmail iOS devices Android devices Windows Phone iOS Devices iOS Mail App Go to Settings > Mail > Accounts > Add Account.  Choose Google. Enter your FirstName.LastName@uconn.edu and press Next. Enter your NetID Password then press NEXT. Select Mail and any other Apps you want your account […]

How do I setup Gmail on a desktop?

After reading this article students, faculty, and staff should be able to: Setup any of the following email clients to access their Gmail Outlook for Windows Outlook for Mac Apple Mail Apple Mail is the built-in email client for Mac operating systems.   Outlook for Windows Open the Windows Start menu, search for the Control Panel, and click on the icon for Mail. Click the Show […]

What is the difference between Core & Public services for G Suite?

After reading this article students, faculty, and staff should be able to: Distinguish the difference between core & public services offered through G Suite G Suite is the collective name for a group of Google apps such as Gmail, Docs, Drive and Calendar available to the university.   Note:  This article provides a general overview of both core and public services.  […]