Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Docs have now become staples for getting organized and getting work done. These collaboration-friendly tools have revolutionized the way we communicate, work together, and store information online.
For lecturers and students, the education-friendly platform, Google Classroom brings the benefits of paperless sharing and digital collaboration to classrooms.
Google Docs often means storing sensitive corporate information, intellectual property, client data and other important files. If the security of Google Drive or Docs were to be compromised in any way, it could result in serious damage to the University.

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There are various tools useful in online learning or holding meetings and discussions. These include:

1. Google Meet
2. Cisco WebEx
3. BigBlueButton

1. UoN LimeSurvey Tool
2. Google Forms

1. Go to https://mail.google.com
   • If you have an existing gmail account, click on “Add New Account”
2. Enter your username as username@uonbi.ac.ke
3. Enter password.
4. For FIRST TIME users, you will be requested to change your password to a preferred password. Google policy on password will be enforced at this stage and must meet the strength requirements
5. Click on “Accept” to continue with log in
6. Provide a recovery phone number and recovery email.
   • This will help you reset your password in case you forget.
   • The phone number will also help set-up 2 -step authentication which adds an extra layer of security for your email account.
7. NOTE: After login, check the different folders/labels under the inbox, including the “Spam” folder.
   • Contact your college ICT support office for help

This is a guide on proper use of University email for communication

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This is a guide on your University of Nairobi student email address.

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A captive portal is a web page (log-in page) which is displayed to newly connected users before they are granted broader access network resources.

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1. UoN email account >> Click to create
2. An Active Directory (AD) account.
3. A personal device with a wireless connectivity compatible with the 802.11a/b/g wireless network standards.
4. The following operating systems are supported: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 10, Linux, Apple IOS.

You can access restricted journals (only accessible within UoN network) using the UoN VPN link while outside the UoN network. Links to the journals are found on the UoN library website: UoN Library

VPN link:VPN Link

However, you need to create a Network Access Account. Click here and follow the instructions to create one.

Also, read general instructions on this page: Create Network Access account.

Access or Create UoN student email. Also explore the email directory. More... Access your UoN staff email. More... New IMAPs and POP3s Settings Mail Sorting