Connecting to Colby email

Summary

Colby email is hosted by Gmail and can be accessed through a web browser or the Gmail app. This article explains how to access Colby email on computers and mobile devices.


Accessing Colby email on a computer

  1. Open a web browser.
  2. Navigate to Gmail.
  3. Type the Colby email address (e.g., username@colby.edu) and click Next.
  4. Enter the account password and click Next.
  5. Follow any additional on-screen instructions to complete sign-in.

Accessing Colby email on a mobile device

  1. Open the Gmail app.
  2. Tap the profile picture in the top right corner.
  3. Tap Add another account.
  4. Select Google as the account type.
  5. Type the Colby email address and tap Next.
  6. Enter the account password and follow any additional prompts.

For additional information and support, visit Colby College's E-mail Services knowledge base.

If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, please contact the Colby ITS Support Center.

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