Access U-M Google Mail via Mobile Device

NOTICE

The ITS Collaboration Team recommends using only apps and clients created and supported by Google or web browsers to connect to U-M Google accounts. Third-party apps and clients are created by a group or company other than Google. Google does not support the use of third-party apps or incidents that might result from using them.

Environment

U-M Google Email

Issue

How do I access my UMICH email via a phone or tablet? 

Resolution

  1. Install and open the Gmail app from the appropriate store for your device
  2. Tap your profile picture in the top right corner of the app
  3. Tap Add another account
  4. Tap Google on the "Set Up Email" page​

You will have to enter your phone/tablet's password before you can proceed

  1. You should now see a Google sign-in page. Enter your UMICH email address and tap Next
  2. Tap Accept
  3. Enter your uniqname and Level-1 password via U-M Weblogin

Note that the uniqname should be all lowercase and should NOT include @umich.edu.

Additional Information

Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center.

Details

Article ID: 1254
Created
Fri 5/1/20 3:37 PM
Modified
Sun 3/19/23 6:38 PM

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