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G Tip of the Week
Accessing Google Workspace from Home: How to Set Up Your Profile and Login

Logging into Google Workspace from home on your personal computer can seem tricky, but simply follow these steps to be able to access your Google account from anywhere! You must set up your Google Workspace Chrome Profile before logging into Google Workspace for the first time. Profiles also allow you to sync your content across multiple devices, maintain your bookmarks and use helpful extensions. Note: if you are accessing Google Workspace from an unmanaged device (like a personal computer) you will not be able to print or download.

To access your Gmail account and other Google tools from home:

1. Open Chrome Browser.
2. Click the Chrome Profile icon in the top right of your Chrome browser (next to the search bar).
1. If this is your first time logging in, you will see .
2. If you are already logged in using a personal account, you may see a custom image or the first initial of your first name.
3. Click + Add at the bottom of the drop-down menu.
3. On the next page, click Already a Chrome User? Sign in.
4. Enter your @commonspirit.org email address.
5. You’ll be redirected to sign in via CommonSpirit Health’s multi-factor authentication tool: either Duo or Okta Verify.
6. Enter your @commonspirit.org email address, followed by your password (this is the same password you use to log in to your computer).
1. If applicable, set up security questions; this is a one-time step.
2. If applicable, authenticate with Okta Verify or Duo.
7. Google may ask you to verify that it’s you. To confirm, click Continue.
8. Click Link Data to tie your data, history, bookmarks and passwords to your CommonSpirit account.
9. To sync this data across your devices, click: I’m in… Sync Data.
10. If you get an error page, refresh your browser by pushing the F5 key or clicking this icon.
11. If you continue to get an error message, click the puzzle piece  on the right side of your Chrome URL address bar.
12. If you do not see “Endpoint Verification” listed, please click this link and add to Chrome.
13. Most important – Remember to log out of your CommonSpirit Chrome profile when done to protect access to your information!
     

To access from your mobile device:
If you have approval to access Google Workspace on your mobile device, reference the Google Workspace for Mobile instructions on the Get Going with Google site for set up and troubleshooting information.

For additional resources about working with Google Workspace remotely, including staying connected with teammates, working on projects with distributed teams, shifting your workflows to digital and more, please visit this Google Workspace Learning Center page.

For more information about Gmail, Chat, and more Google Workspace applications, visit the Get Going with Google site.

Note: CommonSpirit Health Google Sites are not accessible via mobile devices due to security restrictions; please access the Get Going with Google site links above on a laptop or desktop.