If you are looking for a way to manage your business email and calendar in one place, then Google Apps is the perfect solution. In this article, we will show you how to login and create a new account using the Google Apps Portal.
How to sign in to your Google Apps Portal
If you are not currently signed into your Google Apps Portal, you can sign in by following these simple steps:
1. From any web browser on your computer, open the Google Apps website (www.google.com/apps), and sign in using your email address and password.
2. Click the My Account link in the top left corner of the home page.
3. On the My Account page, select Login to get started.
4. Enter your email address and password, and click Sign In.
5. If you are already signed into your Google Apps account, click Sign Out on the My Account page and then sign in again using the same credentials to continue.
How to use your Google Apps Portal
To login to your Google Apps Portal, open the Google Apps Web client on your computer, and sign in using your Google account. Then, open the Google Apps Portal.:
1. In the top left corner of the Google Apps Portal window, click Sign In.
2. Enter your account password, and then click Sign In.
3. If you're signed in to your Google account, the Google Apps Portal window shows your current workspace. If you're not signed in, the window opens with a list of available workspaces. (See Figure A.) Figure A: The default workspace in the Google Apps Portal
4. Click one of the workspaces to open it. (See Figure B.) Figure B: Selecting a workspace
5. In the left column of the window, under My Workspace Name, click Login. (See Figure C.) Figure C: Logging in to a workspace
How to share files and folders with other users
If you want to share files and folders with other users, you need to create a Google Apps account for each user, and then create a shared folder. To create a shared folder:
Open the Google Apps portal. In the left navigation bar, click Shared folders. In the Shared folders overview, click Add folder. Type a name for your shared folder in the Name field and then click Create. The new shared folder is now available for use by your users. To allow other users to access your shared folder:
Open the Google Apps portal for each user who wants access to the shared folder. In the left navigation bar, click Shared folders. In the Shared folders overview, click on the name of the shared folder that you want to allow access to. Click Grant access. Follow the instructions that appear onscreen.
How to manage email addresses and settings
Google Apps for Business gives you the flexibility to manage your email addresses in a centralized way. You can create aliases, add contacts from your address book, or set up filters to automatically send email messages to specific people. You can also configure your Google Apps for Business email settings to be used with your other email accounts.
How to add people as collaborators on projects
If you're a Google Apps administrator and you want to give someone else access to a project or group of projects, you can add them as collaborators. Collaborators can view and edit project files, but they can't create new projects or groups.
How to block or manage users
Google Apps Portal provides a way to manage users and block them from accessing certain applications and websites.
To block a user, open the Google Apps Portal and click the Blocking link in the upper left corner. On the next page, under Application Access, select the application or website you want to block the user from using. Then select Block User from the Actions menu.
To unblock a user, open the Google Apps Portal and click the Unblocking link in the upper left corner. On the next page, under Application Access, select the application or website you want to allow the user to use. Then select Allow User from the Actions menu.
Conclusion
In this article, we will show you how to login to Google Apps Portal using your administrator username and password. This is the quickest way to get started using Google Apps for business, and it's also the most secure way. If you ever need help logging in or setting up your account, be sure to check out their support page.