General Questions
Is Lafayette Gmail the same as the personal (free) version of Gmail?
They are similar, but Lafayette uses the Google Workspace for Education version which provides more features, more storage, and additional security/privacy features.
How will I log in to Gmail and other Google Workspace Applications?
There are several ways you can access Gmail and Google Workspace applications.
- Visit gmail.com and log in with your Lafayette credentials. Click on the “waffle” icon in the upper-right corner to access other Google Workspace applications.
- Add the “My Google Workspace” block to my.lafayette.edu for easy access to the most common Google Workspace apps.
How much time will it take to set up and learn how to use Gmail?
You will learn how to do the basics, like sending and receiving emails, or checking and scheduling meetings. Depending on how much you have used Gmail before, it might take a little longer to learn all of the features.
To learn more, check out the Gmail documentation on the Google Workspace help page, or contact the Help Desk.
Where do I find my Contacts?
Google contacts can be accessed via the ‘waffle’ in the upper right-hand corner of your Gmail account under “Contacts”. See the Google Contacts page for more information on how Contacts work.
How do I access Gmail from China?
You will need to install the VPN GlobalProtect app on your computer or smartphone by following the VPN instructions.
If you are unable to connect to the VPN app and are:
- a Lafayette student taking a course in China, contact Study Abroad at (610) 330-5918 or studyabroad@lafayette.edu to ensure you’re listed as a student eligible to use VPN at Lafayette.
- a Lafayette student from China, contact Intercultural Development at (610) 330-5320 to ensure you’re listed as a student eligible to use VPN at Lafayette.
- an employee, contact the Help Desk at (610) 330-5501 or help@lafayette.edu.