Google account for Student
All IIUM students receive a Google Workspace for Education (GWFE) account, which includes:
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Gmail (username@student.iium.edu.my)
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Google Drive
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Google Meet, Calendar, Docs, and more
Step 1: Activate Your IIUM Google Account
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Your Google email will be in the format of username@student.iium.edu.my with the username being the same as your Microsoft M365 account.
Step 2: Access Google Services
After activation, log in to:
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Gmail: https://mail.google.com
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Google Drive: https://drive.google.com
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Google Classroom/Meet: Used if your lecturers share materials here.
Step 3: Set Up Recovery Options (Important!)
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Go to Google Account Recovery.
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Add:
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Recovery email (personal email).
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Phone number (for 2-Step Verification).
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Enable 2-Step Verification (recommended for security).
Step 4: Sync with Mobile Devices
On Android/iOS:
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Open Settings → Accounts → Add Account → Google.
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Log in with your IIUM Google credentials.
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Sync Gmail, Calendar, Drive.
Troubleshooting
❌ Can’t log in?
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Reset password via:
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contact ICT Help Desk (03-6421 6666).
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❌ Account disabled?
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Email servicedesk@iium.edu.my with your matric number.
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