Using Google Workspace on a Chromebook

You can use your MyID and password to sign in to your UGA Google Workspace account on a Chromebook. This method helps:

  • Keep your personal and UGA accounts separate
  • Enhance security with Duo two-factor authentication

How to log in

  1. Connect your Chromebook to the Internet.
  2. On the sign-in screen, click Add Person.
  3. Enter your email address in the format:
    MyID@uga.edu
  4. Click Next.
  5. When the UGA Single Sign-On (SSO) page appears, log in using your MyID and password.
  6. Complete Duo two-factor authentication when prompted.

Once authentication is complete, you will be logged into your Chromebook with your UGA Google Workspace account.

Accessing the VPN on your Chromebook

Important: The Google Play Store and Chrome Web Store are not available when using your UGA Google Workspace account on a Chromebook. As a result, you cannot install the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client directly through these stores.

Advanced Option (Linux Required)

If you need access to the Remote Access VPN:

  1. Set up Linux on your Chromebook 
  2. Install the Linux version of the Cisco AnyConnect client, available in the article on Remote Access VPN.

Logging in to your Chromebook after you leave UGA

 Important: When you leave UGA, your MyID is disabled after a period of time.

Once your MyID is disabled:

  • You will no longer be able to log into your Chromebook using your UGA account.
  • You will lose access to your UGA Google Workspace account, including: 
    • Files stored locally on the Chromebook
    • Files stored in your UGA Google Drive

Transfer Ownership of Files Before Leaving

If you have shared files in Google Drive:

  • Transfer ownership of important files to another UGA user before your last day
  • This ensures others retain access after your account is disabled
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