Google Workspace Sync

Imagine this scenario: your organization has been using a third-party email service for years, but as your team grows, you find that collaboration and productivity are suffering. You start to hear about the benefits of Google Workspace and decide to switch.

However, you soon realize there is no built-in way to sync your third-party email service with Google Workspace.

This can lead to several challenges:

• It may mean that your team members must check multiple email accounts, which can be time-consuming and inefficient.
• It can also make it challenging to keep track of important emails, leading to missed opportunities and decreased productivity.
• It can be challenging to collaborate on documents and projects when team members are using different email systems.

Fortunately, there are ways to sync a third-party email service with Google Workspace. In this article, we will explore the steps you can take to set up this synchronization and improve collaboration and productivity within your organization.

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What is G Suite (Google Workspace) sync?

Imagine you have two friends – one named Outlook and the other named Google Workspace. Now, you like hanging out with both of them, but sometimes it can be a bit awkward trying to coordinate plans with them separately.

You have to call one to make plans and then call the other to make sure they’re available simultaneously. It’s a hassle, right?

Well, that’s where Google Workspace Sync comes in.

Google Workspace Sync, formerly known as G Suite Sync, is a tool that allows users to synchronize their Microsoft Outlook email, contacts, calendar, and notes with their Google Workspace account.

It is a free plugin provided by Google that helps users seamlessly switch from using Microsoft Office to using Google Workspace.

How do I use G Suite (Google Workspace) sync?

You must download and install the tool on your computer to use G Suite (now Google Workspace) sync. Once installed, open Microsoft Outlook and follow these steps:

• Launch the G Suite sync tool and sign in with your Google Workspace account.
• Configure your settings, such as the folders you want to sync and how often to check for updates.
• Wait for the tool to finish syncing your Google Workspace data with Outlook. This process can take some time, depending on the amount of data you have.
• Once the sync is complete, you can use Outlook as your primary email client while accessing your Google Workspace data.
• Any changes you make in Outlook or Google Workspace will be automatically synced between the two platforms in real time.

If you encounter any issues with the sync tool, you can troubleshoot it by checking the help center or contacting Google Workspace support.

G Suite sync is an easy and convenient way to access your Google Workspace data from Microsoft Outlook, providing a seamless and integrated experience.

Is G Suite sync free?

Yes, Google Workspace Sync is a free tool provided by Google to help users synchronize their Microsoft Outlook data with their Google Workspace account.

The tool is available for download on Google’s website and can be used by anyone with a Google Workspace account.

It’s worth noting, however, that while Google Workspace Sync is free, you may need to pay for specific features or services related to your account.

For example, if you need more storage space or additional features beyond the primary Google Workspace offerings, you may need to upgrade to a paid subscription plan.

Also, remember that Google Workspace Sync is primarily designed to work with Microsoft Outlook, so if you’re using a different email client, you may need to use a separate tool or plugin to synchronize your data with Google Workspace.

Does Google Workspace sync work with Office 365?

G Suite sync is not compatible with Office 365. The G Suite sync tool is specifically designed to synchronize Google Workspace data with the Microsoft Outlook profile, which is part of the Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Office 365 is a cloud-based productivity suite application with Exchange Online, Microsoft’s email and calendar service.

That said, it may be possible to use Google Workspace Sync to synchronize with Office 365, although Google does not officially support it.

To use Google Workspace Sync with Office 365, you would need to configure your Office 365 account in Microsoft Outlook and then use Google Workspace Sync to synchronize your Microsoft Outlook data with your Google Workspace account.

This may require additional configuration or troubleshooting, as Google Workspace Sync is not designed to work with Office 365.

However, Microsoft offers a similar tool called the Office 365 Import Service that allows you to import data from Google Workspace accounts. This tool seamlessly enables users to migrate their data from Google Workspace to Office 365.

How do I set up G sync in Outlook?

You can use G Suite Sync for Microsoft Outlook (GSSMO) to set up Gmail to sync with Outlook. GSSMO is a tool that allows you to use Microsoft Outlook and G Suite together.

It synchronizes Outlook data with G Suite, including emails, deleted items, and folders. However, you must be an admin, have a G Suite or G Suite for Education account, and use Windows. The process of setting up G Sync is as follows:

1. Get G Suite Sync for Microsoft Outlook (GSSMO) downloaded. Start the googleappssyncsetup.exe program.

• After the instruction “Our information on this file is inconclusive,” Symantec Endpoint Protection’s Download Insight may provide a dialog box asking whether you want to allow or remove a file a. To accept this file, click.
• It will then ask to permit the creation of an application exception. Click “OK.”

2. Enter your Google Apps @ UA account address and select the option to Remember Me. Click Continue.

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3. GSSMO will launch your preferred web browser to continue signing in at the Google Apps @ UA sign-in website.

4. In your web browser, you will see a link to a web page indicating that “G Suite Sync for Microsoft Outlook would like to…” following a list of features. Click Allow once you’ve reached the bottom of the website.

5. After the website refreshes, a notification will appear that the authorization request was successful. Please launch your program.

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6. Minimize or close the browser window, then go back to GSSMO.

7. After logging in, a dialog box will display asking you to create a G Suite profile in Microsoft Outlook. Do not choose the option to import data from an existing profile since this creates duplicate mail in your account.  Click Create profile.

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8. After the Create profile and setup are completed, a dialogue box appears. Click Start Microsoft Outlook to begin.

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9. The GSSMO Synchronization Status dialog window will open, and Microsoft Outlook will start. The time it takes for Outlook and Gmail to sync depends on how much data is in your Gmail account. While the background sync completes, you can start using Outlook.

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Why does Gmail on Outlook not sync?

There could be several reasons why Gmail on Outlook is not syncing.

• One reason could be due to data synchronization problems. In such cases, checking trace log files or consulting Microsoft articles on Outlook index issues is recommended.
• Another reason could be incorrect setup or configuration of G Suite Sync for Microsoft Outlook (GSSMO) or Google Workspace Sync for Microsoft Outlook (GWSMO) utilities, free applications Google provides.

To fix this issue, users can launch the GSSMO or GWSMO application and click on ‘View sync status’ to check the synchronization status and run basic troubleshooting steps such as checking requirements, installing the latest version, and re-syncing Outlook data.

How do I sync my Outlook with Gmail online?

To sync your Outlook with Gmail online, you can use GWSMO (Google Workspace Sync for Microsoft Outlook) or GSSMO (G Suite Sync for Microsoft Outlook) utilities provided by Google.

Here are the steps to successfully sync Outlook with Gmail.

1. Log into your Outlook email.
2. Click File, followed by Account Settings.
3. After opening the Account Settings window, select New.
4. Choose an email account.
5. Select “Additional Server Types or Manual Setup.” Choose Next.
6. Choose “POP or IMAP.” When finished, click Next.
7. Give the necessary details in the Add Account section. Several pieces of information will need to be entered here. First, enter your complete name or display your name in the “Your Name” area. Next, enter your Gmail address, including @gmail.com, in the Email Address area.Then, choose IMAP from the dropdown list in the Account type section. Next, enter “imap.gmail.com” in the “Incoming mail servers” box and “smtp.gmail.com” in the “Outgoing mail servers (SMTP)” field. Finally, enter your Gmail password in the password field. Use the “Remember password” checkbox to have Outlook remember your password.
8. Click for More Settings.
9. Select the Outgoing Server tab
10. Check “My Outgoing Server (SMTP) requires authentication.”
11. Choose “Use the same settings as my inbound mail server.” It guarantees the system will log you in using your username and password.
12. Choose the Advanced tab. Additional data will need to be verified. For the Incoming Server field, type “993”. Use the value “465” for the Outgoing Server (SMTP) column. Choose “SSL” from the “Use the following type of encrypted connection” option list. Click OK to proceed.
13. Choose Next to verify that sync can begin. Outlook will now test your connection.
14. Click Finish to finish the test and close the box. If the test fails, one or more fields are incorrectly entered. Verify each step to make sure your data is accurate and complete.

What does GWSMO stand for?

GWSMO stands for Google Workspace Sync for Microsoft Outlook. It is a utility platform provided by Google that allows users to sync their Microsoft Outlook emails, calendars, and contacts with their Gmail accounts online.

Formerly known as G Suite Sync for Microsoft Outlook, GWSMO is a plugin allowing users to sync mail, contacts, notes, calendar events email messages, and tasks between their inboxes.

Does GWSMO work with Windows 11?

GWSMO is compatible with Windows 11, as it works with Windows operating systems, including Windows 7, 8, and 10.

To use GWSMO, users need to download and install the GWSMO tool from the Google website and then review the system requirements for their computer, including the version of Outlook and Windows the user has.

Once the setup is complete, users can sign in to their Google Account and start syncing their emails, contacts, and calendar events between Gmail and Outlook using GWSMO.

If there are any issues with syncing, you can refer to the troubleshooting steps provided in the GWSMO Help Center.

Do I have to use GWSMO?

You don’t have to use GWSMO to sync Outlook with Google Workspace. However, GWSMO is a free utility provided by Google that allows users to export data from Outlook to their Google Workspace account, including emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, and notes.

However, GWSMO is ideal if your users want to keep using Outlook. If you no longer plan on using Outlook and want to move all your data to Google Workspace, consider using Google Workspace Migration for Microsoft Outlook (GWMMO).

To sum it all up

Google Workspace Sync for Microsoft Outlook (GWSMO) allows you to export data from Outlook to your Google Workspace account, including emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, and notes.

Setting up GWSMO is a straightforward process and can be done by following the detailed steps in various online tutorials. Data security is a top design priority for all of Google’s infrastructure, products, and workforce activities.

Syncing a third-party email service with Google Workspace can preserve the users’ critical information and transfer it effectively without any breach or loss.