Google Workspace (formerly known as "G Suite") is a brand of cloud computing, productivity and collaboration tools, software and products developed by Google. University IT (UIT) makes these tools available for use at the university.
Features
Google Drive
Google Drive is also the home of Google Docs. Access files, folders and Google Docs from a web browser or any device on which Google Drive is installed.
Collaboration
Google collaboration tools allow you to easily interact with others and share information.
Email & Calendar
Since 2015, student email accounts are provisioned in Microsoft 365. Students who have Google email accounts, plus some schools and departments, can continue to use Gmail to access their @stanford.edu email and calendar.
Following are additional Google Workspace applications that are available for use:
- Google Sheets
- Google Slides
- Google Forms
- Google Keep
- Google Photos
- Google Contacts
- Google Meet
- Google ClassRoom
The following Google Workspace applications are available upon request and might have a per user, per month fee associated with their use:
- Google Vault
Designed for
Faculty, staff, and students.
Requirements
A full-service SUNet ID.
Data security
Google Workspace applications are approved for the following Risk Classifications as defined by the Information Security Office.
| Risk Classification | Applications |
|---|---|
| All classifications - High Risk & PHI only if Secure: is used in the subject line. | Google Mail |
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All classifications except Protected Health Information (PHI) Cardinal Key is required to store PHI data in Stanford’s Google Drive. Review applicable requirements. |
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| Low and Moderate Risk Only |
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Get started
To start using any of the Google Workspace applications, access the application and login. How to Login to Google Workspace contains detailed instructions for the various ways you can login to and use Google Workspace applications.
Get help
Google carefully documents how to use the applications that are part of Google Workspace. Refer to their documentation for help.
If you still need help, please submit a Help ticket.
Learn more
See also
- Visit the Google Workspace Optimization Project to learn more about changes coming to Google Workspace
