What is bMail?
bMail is the Berkeley brand for Google email, which is a web-based email service available to students, faculty, staff, alumni and retirees.
An alternative user interface, Inbox by Gmail, is also available.
Best Uses for bMail?
bMail is a good solution for:
- Composing, sending, and replying to email
- Creating and managing group contact lists
- Having an organized inbox
Training & Support
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At a Glance
Key benefits:
- Inbox is organized through labels, tabs, and categories, with the ability to archive email no longer needed in the inbox
- Integrated Google Talk chat messaging
- Free storage and integration with bDrive and bCal
- Mobile app available
Specific features:
- Cloud-based hosting
- Approved for MSSEI Level 1 data*
- Unlimited storage
- Data encrypted in transit and at rest
*bMail is not acceptable for any institutional data classified as "critical," including certain personally identifiable human subject data. Please visit the Security website for detailed information related to acceptable data use in G Suite. Do not send sensitive information in bMail.
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