Create a SPA-owned Google account

Create a Google account using a SPA

A SPA-owned Google account will allow you to have a shared Gmail inbox as. To create a SPA-owned Google account, follow these easy steps:

  1. Be sure that you have logged out of all Google accounts or use an Incognito window.
  2. Navigate to Create accounts and lists.
  3. Log in with your SPA account. Learn more about how to Log in as a SPA on this CalNet ID help page.
  4. Once you are logged in, you will be directed to the Create your bConnected Google account page. 
  5. Be sure to read the policies listed and check the box that says, "I agree to abide by the policies above." 
  6. Click the CREATE BCONNECTED GOOGLE ACCOUNT button. 

Note: If you want to make a Shared Drive owned by your SPA, see Create a Shared Drive and manage Members.

Steps to create and manage Google Shared Drives

We have a set of Video Tutorials about Shared Drives and how to move your content into them. These will cover everything you need to know. It should take about 30 minutes to watch all of them.

Info: Overview of Shared Drives

Info: Find your Shared Drive Usage

Info: My Drive vs. Shared drives vs. Shared with me

How-to: Create a Shared Drive and manage Members

How-to: Moving content into a Shared drive