Fall 2018: New Gmail
Effective September 18th, anyone still using classic Gmail will be moved to the new Gmail.
About New Gmail
The overall layout of new Gmail is the same, but it has an updated look and many new features including these:
- Reference, create, or edit Calendar invites right from your inbox
- Snooze emails to move them out of your inbox until a specific time (requires Conversation View to be on)
- Be reminded to respond to or follow up on messages with Nudges
- Act on your messages (archive, delete, mark read/unread, view attachments) from your inbox
- Reply with suggested responses from Smart Reply
- Open and close sidebars for more room for your email
Try New Gmail
To try the new Gmail now, open your Gmail inbox in a browser on your computer, click the gear icon near the top-right corner, and then click Try the new Stony Brook University Mail. Between now and October 16th, you can choose which version to use or even switch between them (switch back to classic by clicking the gear in the top-right corner and selecting Go back to classic Stony Brook University Mail). Beginning October 16th, 2018, the classic view will no longer be available.
About Google Mail
Unlimited Storage
Unlimited storage means no need to delete large emails. You can send, receive, and download attachments up to 25MB (larger files will have to be shared via Drive).
Powerful Search
Search your email the same way you’d search Google. Also try the powerful Keyboard Shortcuts.
Organization
Use Gmail’s organizational tools (such as labels) to take control of your communications. You can even fetch email from a personal account to your SBU account.
Getting Started
Sign In With NetID
Email Address Format
Email addresses use the format:
Find your address by clicking on your picture/initial in the top right corner of Google Mail once you log in.
Access From Anywhere
Acesss Google Mail anywhere, desktops, laptops, smartphones, and tablets.
You can even set up offline access for when you don't have internet access!
Google Mail Organization and Customization
Google Mail offers several tools for helping you organize and customize your mail the way you want
Labels
Make your emails easier to organize with labels
Filters
Use filters to automatically sort out your incoming emails
Archives
You can archive messages to move them out of your inbox without deleting them
Change View
You can choose how your emails are grouped in your inbox
Tabs
You can set up a tabbed inbox to better categorize messages
Inbox Style
You can change how mail in your inbox is ordered
Vacation Responder
Going away from the office? Turn on your Vacation Responder
Learn More
Browse DoIT's Google Mail workshops
Check out the Frequently Asked Questions below
Additional Information
There are no additional resources available for this service.
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