OntarioTechU.Net service changes for alumni
As of Summer 2023, Ontario Tech will only offer OntarioTechU.Net email through Google Gmail, with a storage limit of 1GB. Alumni will no longer have access to Google Drive and Google Photos.
How can I download all Google Drive and Photos data and reduce my storage in Gmail?
Please complete the following steps to reduce your data usage. Ensure you are logged into your OntarioTechU.Net account.Step 2
Use Google Takeout to download your data to a personal device or other cloud service.
FAQs
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What is changing in regards to OntarioTechU.Net for alumni?
As of Summer 2023, Ontario Tech will only offer OntarioTechU.Net email through Gmail, with a storage limit of 1GB. All other Google Workspace services like Google Drive and Google Photos will be retired.
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When are these changes coming into effect?
The storage limitation of 1GB for Gmail and retirement of services like Google Drive and Google Photos will be rolled out over several weeks in May 2023.
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How soon after I graduate will my Google Workspace services be limited to Gmail?
Alumni accounts will be limited to Gmail six months after their graduation date.
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How do I retrieve my data before I lose access to those services?
Please use the instructions for Google Takeout or watch the video.
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How can I reduce my storage amount if I'm using more than 1GB?
Review and remove large emails and attachments.
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What happens if I exceed my storage limitations in Google Gmail?
You may receive automated emails from Google Workspace and/or OntarioTechU.Net Support to alert you that you have exceeded the limitation.
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Will I still receive email if I have exceeded the storage limitation?
Yes, email will continue to operate even if you have exceeded the storage limitation. However, you may be limited in your ability to work with attachments.