2. How do I setup a POP3/IMAP email client to download emails (like Outlook/Thunderbird/Blackberry/etc) ? Click here for details
3. Can I receive emails from senders who are outside my school’s domain?
Yes.
4. Can I login directly to check emails in Google Apps?
No. You need to log in to your school’s SOIN website first. Then click on the MAIL icon or the Check My Email link to access your inbox.
5. How can I transfer my old emails to Google Apps Gmail?
First you need to download old emails to an email client (MS Outlook/Thunderbird) using POP3/IMAP.
Once you’ve downloaded your old emails, you can use the “Google Email Uploader” tool to migrate emails to your new school email powered by Google Apps. Click here for details.
6. Are there any folders? How can I create new folders?
There are no folders in Gmail. Folders have been replaced by Labels.
Gmail FAQs
FAQs on Google Apps for Education: Gmail
1. How do I forward my school’s email account powered by Gmail to my own personal email?
Click here for details
2. How do I setup a POP3/IMAP email client to download emails (like Outlook/Thunderbird/Blackberry/etc) ?
Click here for details
3. Can I receive emails from senders who are outside my school’s domain?
Yes.
4. Can I login directly to check emails in Google Apps?
No. You need to log in to your school’s SOIN website first. Then click on the MAIL icon or the Check My Email link to access your inbox.
5. How can I transfer my old emails to Google Apps Gmail?
First you need to download old emails to an email client (MS Outlook/Thunderbird) using POP3/IMAP.
Once you’ve downloaded your old emails, you can use the “Google Email Uploader” tool to migrate emails to your new school email powered by Google Apps.
Click here for details.
6. Are there any folders? How can I create new folders?
There are no folders in Gmail. Folders have been replaced by Labels.
Click here for details.
7. How much storage space do I get?
Click here for details.
8. Is Google reading my email?
Click here for details.
9. What kind of file attachments will I be able to receive? What does my mail account do to prevent viruses?
Click here for details.
10. Will there be less spam in Google Apps?
Yes. Click here for details.
11. Where can I get more information on common mail tasks and features?
Click here for details.
For more information on Gmail, check out the official Gmail blog: