Willamette Integrated Technology Services

Using your Google Apps for Willamette University Account on Mobile Devices

Email and Calendar - Overview

There are many different devices supported by Google Apps for Education And there are several different methods of accessing or syncing your content with Google.

Server Settings

Depending on your device and the method you choose to use, you may need to manually enter some server settings. With Android devices, the setup is automatic, except for entering your username and password. Some other devices will detect Willamette's old mail server settings during the setup. You will need to make the necessary changes.

  • Incoming Mail Server: imap.googlemail.com
    • Port: 993
    • Security: SSL or TLS
    • username: your entire WU email address (e.g. asmith@willamette.edu)
  • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.googlemail.com
    • Port: 465
    • Security: SSL or TLS
    • username: your entire WU email address (e.g. asmith@willamette.edu)

iPhone - iPad (iOS devices)

There are several ways to sync Google Apps for Education information to your iOS device

  • Calendar Sync selection - Once you've set up your Calendar, you can choose which calendars to show up on your phone:
    • From your computer - visit this page on your computer's browser to select which calendars you will see on your phone
    • From your phone - after you've set up Google Sync, follow the instructions here provided by Google

Android devices

Blackberry, Windows Mobile, other mobile systems

  • Blackberry - instructions and help for getting Google Apps on your Blackberry devices (*note Willamette does not have the Google Apps Connector for BlackBerry®).
  • Windows Phone - instructions and help for getting your mail, calendars, and contacts onto your Windows Mobile device.
  • Other devices - Google suggests you use the browser on your phone to visit m.google.com to see a list of what is available for your device.

Other email programs

Supported email clients - Google has a list of supported email clients and their setup instructions. REMINDER: the 'automatic configuration' of newer mail clients will not work for your Willamette.edu email address.