Your UCLA email address is hosted by Google, so you can access your account using the Gmail app. Signing in to your UCLA email account also gives you access to the full Google Workplace suite of applications, which includes Google Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Slides (just to name a few).
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We recommend downloading the latest version of Google Chrome browser and keeping it updated. (Screenshots in this article were captured in Chrome.)
Two Step Process
Accessing Google Apps for UCLA is a two-step process. To review each step, click the tabs below.
Step One: Sign into Your UCLA Email Account
- Go to Google Apps for UCLA, and click Sign in with your UCLA Logon ID. A login page will open.
- Type your UCLA Logon ID and Password in the appropriate fields, then click SIGN IN.
- If you are prompted to select a Multi-Factor Authentication method, choose one of the options displayed and follow steps to authenticate your login. You will then be signed into Google Apps for UCLA.
Tip: Multi-Factor Authentication Settings
The methods displayed for authenticating your login can vary depending on your Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) settings. Click a method to select it. Options can include Send Me a Push, Call Me, or Enter a Passcode.
Step Two: Access Google Apps for UCLA
To open the Google Apps menu:
- While you're logged into Gmail, click the app launcher icon at the top-right side of the page.
- Click an app's icon to open it. (For this example, we're selecting Google Slides.)
Search for More Google Apps
To view more Google apps than the ones displayed in the app launcher:
- Click and drag the grey scrollbar on the right side of the app launcher menu.
- If you still cannot locate an app, scroll to the bottom of the app launcher menu, then click More From Google Workspace Marketplace.