FSUSD August 2011

Ed Tech

Login to Google Apps

Manage Your Passwords

Every user has a username and a password.In FSUSD, you have to log in using your Novell

username and password (min. 8 characters). Your login authenticates you. It provides

security.Only you have access to your district resources:

DocumentsMailCalendarContactsSoftware programsFile storageResources on Gracie

Novell Login

FSUSD uses Google’s Gmail for emailYour GroupWise email, calendar and contacts

(address book) have all been migrated to Gmail.

Your address is username@fsusd.org Novell username is also your Gmail usernameHowever, your passwords may or may not be

the same. You will have to synchronize them.To get your email easily from anywhere

Login to http://mail.fsusd.org

Gmail Login

Synchronizing passwords is part of tech survival.When in district, you are required to login with

your Novell username and passwordWe have developed a utility for you to sync

your passwords between Novell and Gmail.https://password.fsusd.org

(The “s” in https:// indicates “secure”)Enter your current Novell username and passwordEnter your new passwordRe-enter your new passwordSee the next slides for visuals…

Synchronizing passwords

Synchronize passwords: 1

Synchronize passwords: 2

You get a geeky message confirming the change. Both of your passwords have been reset!Novell and Gmail logins are now identical

Login to Gmail: http://mail.fsusd.org

Sync passwords: Done!

Switch application to:

Sites for Help

Google Sites

Once you are logged into your Google Apps account, simply switch from Mail to Sites.

Click on Sites for Help

Login to your Google Apps account if not yet open:http://mail.fsusd.org (mail), orhttp://sites.fsusd.org (sites)

Smart phones (mobile)If you have a smart phone, you can also get

your Gmail delivered to your phone.Google has instructions for various smart

phones. Go to Sites (help). On left side, click on Learn More > Mobile UsersSee the next slide

Smart phones